PAMA Scholarship Winners

​PAMA is pleased to announce the 2026 Scholarship Winners:
 
Elliot Cramer has been selected to receive a $1,000 PAMA scholarship, courtesy of the Jack D. Prewitt Memorial Scholarship, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™. The announcement will be made during the Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition in Orlando in April.
 
Elliott is an aspiring aviation maintenance professional currently pursuing an Associate Degree and A&P certification at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Driven by the belief that technical excellence is a moral obligation, he aims to build a methodical foundation in line or heavy maintenance with a major carrier like United Airlines. Looking forward, Elliott is dedicated to becoming a plane crash investigator, focusing on the intersection of human factors and mechanical systems to prevent future accidents. An active member of PAMA, AMFA, and the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, he remains committed to the highest industry standards, integrity, and the lifelong pursuit of aviation safety.
 
Annabel Holmes has been selected to receive a $1,000 PAMA scholarship, courtesy of the Jack D. Prewitt Memorial Scholarship, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™. The announcement will be made during the Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition in Orlando in April. 

Annabel is an aspiring aircraft mechanic and pilot whose global upbringing inspired a lifelong commitment to aviation. Currently pursuing an A&P certificate at Greenville Technical College alongside her private pilot training, Annabel aims to merge technical maintenance expertise with flight proficiency to serve in high-impact fields such as aerial firefighting or humanitarian mission aviation in Africa and Brazil. Driven by the belief that aviation is a vital tool for supporting remote communities, she is dedicated to becoming a dual-certified professional capable of ensuring safety and reliability in the world’s most isolated environments.
 
Ivan Moon has been selected to receive a $1,500 PAMA scholarship, courtesy of JSFirm.com. The announcement will also be made during the Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition Award Ceremony on April 23 in Orlando, FL. 

A decorated veteran with 27 years of service, Ivan is an expert rotorcraft technician with five combat deployments maintaining AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, and UH-60 Black Hawk fleets. Inspired by his father’s naval career, he has built a legacy of technical excellence, recently graduating with honors from Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell and earning his FAA Inspection Authorization. As he transitions toward a civilian career, he is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aviation Maintenance Management with the goal of joining Air Methods. His extensive experience in high-stakes environments and his commitment to emergency air medical services reflect a lifelong dedication to aviation safety and community service.