NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship Application

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2012 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians
Scholarship Application
The Flight Attendants Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is dedicated to promoting
education and training as a means for business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians to enhance their
professional careers. To support this position, NBAA offers aspiring and current flight attendants/flight technicians
the opportunity to receive scholarships in conjunction with the following donors:
• Aircare Access Assistance
• Aircare Crews Staffing
• Aircare FACTS Training
• Aramco Associated Company
• ASI Group
• Aviation Catering Consultants by Tastefully
Yours
• Bombardier Aerospace
• ConocoPhillips
• Cornerstone Strategies LLC
• Corporate Air Parts
• Corporate Flight Attendant Training by Susan
C. Friedenberg
• The Corporate School of Etiquette
• Culinary Institute of America
• The Darden School at the University of Virginia
• Dassault Falcon Jet
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Flight Crews Unlimited
• FlightSafety International
• InflightEX
• Jet Professionals, LLC
• MedAire, Inc.
• Pelham Training
• STARK Survival Training
• Survival Systems USA, Inc.
The deadline for application submissions is March 30, 2012. Award recipients will be notified by e-mail or phone by
May 31, 2012, and the awards will be given by June 30, 2012.
Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship awards will be redeemable under the conditions established by
NBAA and its donors, and applicants are limited to receiving one award per person every other year; i.e., recipients of
the 2011 scholarship are not eligible to apply in 2012, but they will be eligible to apply again in 2013.
Recipients must complete all training by July 31, 2013, or risk forfeit of the award. Recipients also are responsible for
costs associated with the scholarship, such as travel and lodging expenses, unless otherwise noted.
The Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship is one of many scholarships offered by NBAA to promote professional
development and business aviation careers. For all NBAA scholarships, applicants are limited to receiving one
award per person, per year. For more information, visit www.nbaa.org/scholarships.
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2012 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship Application
Scholarship Awards
Donors will make the following scholarship awards available to recipients selected by the NBAA Flight Attendants
Committee. Research each award to determine its potential in meeting your career goals. Rank all awards in order of
preference, starting with “1” as your top choice. Indicate only one number per award, and indicate “N/A” for awards
that are not desired.
____ Aircare Access Assistance (1 award) – www.aircareaccess.com
Monetary award worth $500 to be used for Aircare FACTS Training.
____ Aircare Crews Staffing (1 award) – www.aircarecrews.com
Monetary award worth $500 to be used for Aircare FACTS Training.
____ Aircare FACTS Training (2 awards) – www.factstraining.com
This five-day initial or two-day recurrent emergency procedures training for business aviation crewmembers is
available at any of 50-plus Aircare FACTS Training programs throughout the United States. The initial training is
divided into two-day indoctrination/galley safety and service training and three-day Aircare FACTS initial emergency
procedures training. All training meets FAR Part 135 requirements, industry best practices and IS-BAO
standards.
____ Aramco Associated Company (1 award) – www.aramcoservices.com
Monetary award worth $1,500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ ASI Group (1 award) – www.asigroup.com
ASI’s corporate aviation security training (CAST) program for the entire flight department is designed to
educate flight personnel on proven methods to identify and mitigate the unique risks associated with operating
a business aircraft. CAST exposes aviation personnel to proven security methods that can protect them against
potential threats, including theft, kidnapping, sabotage, extortion, harassment, illegal trafficking and acts of terror.
____ Aviation Catering Consultants by Tastefully Yours (1 award) – www.aviationcateringconsultants.com
Monetary award worth $1,500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ Bombardier Aerospace (1 award) – www.aerospace.bombardier.com
Monetary award worth $1,500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ ConocoPhillips (1 award) – www.conocophillips.com
Monetary award worth $1,500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ Cornerstone Strategies LLC (1 award) – www.cornerstonestrategiesllc.com
One NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) course of the recipient’s choice. PDP courses are offered
several times each year in various locations; review the NBAA event listing online at www.nbaa.org/events.
____ Corporate Air Parts (3 awards) – www.corpairparts.com
Recipients may select one of four courses: emergency crewmember training; aviation-specific first aid with
AED and CPR training; hypoxia recognition and recovery training; or cabin service training. Award includes 50
percent off any additional courses the recipient takes concurrently; class rates for any equipment purchases
during training; and free consultations and mentoring through the remainder of the 2012 calendar year.
____ Corporate Flight Attendant Training by Susan C. Friedenberg (2) – www.corporateflightattendanttraining.com
This four-day training program covers the skills and tools needed by today’s business aviation flight attendant. It
details the standard operational procedures utilized by most U.S. business aviation flight departments.
____ The Corporate School of Etiquette – Advanced Training (1 award) – thecorporateschoolofetiquette.com
This three-day advanced course is designed for the experienced flight attendant looking to enhance service and
culinary skills. Topics include hands-on knife skills, basic and advanced plating techniques, menu planning and recovery
exercises with a chef instructor. Classroom instruction and service techniques onboard an aircraft include
introductions, etiquette, table settings, meal timing, menu design and service styles. Located in Long Beach, CA.
____ The Corporate School of Etiquette – Aircraft Service Training (1 award) – thecorporateschoolofetiquette.com
This one-day practical flight assignment course simulates an actual timed flight from start to finish. It is designed
to help the new flight attendant or flight technician gain confidence by utilizing menu planning, service
procedures and culinary skills onboard a business jet. Located in Long Beach, CA.
____ Culinary Institute of America (1 award) – www.ciaprochef.com
This three-day program features table and wine service techniques, hands-on cooking, plate and platter
presentations and other speciality topics. Located in Hyde Park, NY.
Name (type or print neatly): ________________________________________

2012 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship Application
____ The Darden School at the University of Virginia (1 award) – www.darden.virginia.edu/exed
Recipients receive full tuition valued at $8,000 for one of the following Darden Executive Education courses:
Developing Leadership Capability in the Corporate Aviation Function or Managing the Corporate Aviation Function.
Located at Charlottesville, VA.
____ Dassault Falcon Jet (1 award) – www.dassaultfalcon.com
Monetary award worth $500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2 awards) – www.erau.edu/camc
This course, titled CE-2124 – Professional Development, focuses on topics for flight department managers
such as the evaluation of strategies, crew resource management, time management, scheduling and personal
management, industry trends and staff requirements. The PDP/SPDP-approved offering qualifies for eight credit
hours under ERAU’s Corporate Aviation Management Certificate Program and must be taken either online or by
live seminar in September 2012, March 2013 or June 2013.
____ Flight Crews Unlimited (1 award) – www.flightcrews.com
Monetary award worth $500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ FlightSafety International – Cabin Attendant Recurrent Training (1 award) – www.flightsafety.com
This two-day course is suitable for the experienced business aviation cabin crewmember and covers emergency
situation training, aircraft fire fighting, unplanned and planned landing/ditching, evacuation and sea survival.
Courseware meets IS-BAO requirements. Four locations.
____ FlightSafety International – Initial Cabin Attendant Training (1 award) – www.flightsafety.com
This five-day course encompasses all facets of the business aviation flight attendant profession, including
ground training, emergency situation training, aircraft fire fighting, unplanned and planned landing/ditching,
evacuation, sea survival, aircraft terminology, hazardous materials recognition and an introduction to business
protocol and service procedures. Courseware meets IS-BAO requirements. Four locations.
____ FlightSafety International – General Emergency Training (1 award) – www.flightsafety.com
This one-day course provides flight crewmembers with knowledge and procedures for handling emergency
situations. This course meets the regulatory requirements of FAR Parts 121.417 and 135.331 and covers the
actual use of emergency equipment such as window and door exits, fire extinguishers, oxygen equipment, life
vests, and life rafts. Courseware meets IS-BAO requirements. Four locations.
____ InflightEX Service Exchange Platform (1 award)
Monetary award worth $1,000 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ Jet Professionals, LLC (1 award) – www.jet-professionals.com
Monetary award worth $1,500 to be used for professional flight attendant/flight technician training of choice.
____ MedAire, Inc. (4 awards) – www.medaire.com
Recipients may choose one of the following: (1) management of in-flight illness and injury training (two-day initial
or one-day recurrent), which includes AED/CPR certification, aviation medicine, travel health, medical and traumatic
emergencies, or (2) two-day hangar safety training course, which includes traumatic injury training, oxygen
training and other topics that meet OSHA training requirements, and certifications, including an OSHA 10-hour
general industry card and AED/CPR certification. At FlightSafety and Simuflite locations, or other facilities.
____ Pelham Training (1 award) – www.emtinc.net
This 14-day course provides medical knowledge and skills, and is ideal for business aviation professionals
seeking to improve job safety conditions by preparing for emergency situations. The course includes extensive
classroom work, emergency skills practice and 16 hours of clinical observation time in the emergency room and
on an ambulance. Travel/meals not included. Located in Bloomington IN.
____ STARK Survival Training (2 awards) – www.starksurvival.com
This two-day program provides in-depth knowledge of open-water survival training, including working with
emergency equipment, first aid, CPR, AED, blood-borne pathogens, raft and dunker training. To be used either
in July–October 2012 or April–June 2013, hotel and meals included. Located in Panama City, FL.
____ Survival Systems USA, Inc. (2 awards) – www.survivalsystemsinc.com
This two-day course covers aircraft ditching, AED training and other required ground-school topics using lecture,
discussion, demonstrations and practical training sessions. Located in Groton, CT.
Name (type or print neatly): ________________________________________

2012 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship Application
Application Requirements
1. Fill out this application form in its entirety and sign it. You must type or print your name on every page and rank
scholarships in order of preference for the application form to be considered complete.
2. Submit a 150-word, typed, double-spaced essay on a separate sheet answering one of the following questions.
Your typed name must appear at the top of the page.
a. Flight attendants/flight technicians are essential to passenger safety and must make quick, rational decisions
as situations arise. If during a flight you encounter both an on-board, life-threatening medical emergency and an
onboard emergency, and you need to prepare the cabin for landing, which emergency would you handle first?
Explain how you reached your decision.
b. Security continues to be a priority for corporate flight attendants and flight technicians, both internationally and
domestically. What do you consider to be a top security concern, and what methods do you practice to ensure
your personal safety?
c. What types of training do you consider to be the most valuable and to surpass aviation standards, and how does
this training increase your value as a crew member?
3. Submit a current, one-page resume with permanent home address.
4. Submit two signed letters of recommendation, dated within the previous calendar year, from those qualified to
comment on your career aspirations and qualifications, especially as they relate to business aviation.
5. Completed application package, which includes this form, one essay, one resume and two letters of recommendation,
must be received by NBAA no later than March 30, 2012.
Applicant Information (Type or print neatly)
Last Name:
First Name:
Company Name (if applicable):
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
q Daytime Tel: q Evening Tel: (Check preferred)
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
Please complete the following questions. Continue answers on a separate sheet, if necessary, and staple to form.
1. Have you ever attended the NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Conference? ______ Yes ______ No
If yes, briefly state what speaker, demonstration or topic was most memorable or useful for you.
Name (type or print neatly): ________________________________________

2012 NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship Application
2. How did you hear about the Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship? (Check all that apply)
______ Training donor/vendor ______ NBAA/other publication (specify)_____________________________________
______ Caterer/flyer/handout ______ NBAA Air Mail/Facebook page/Twitter (specify)_________________________
______ Referred by someone ______ NBAA event (specify)_______________________________________________
______ Regional group meeting ______ Other (specify)_____________________________________________________
______ NBAA web site
3. If awarded a scholarship, how will the training benefit you as a professional flight attendant/flight technician?
4. Briefly describe a community or industry event you volunteered for during the past year.
I certify that all information provided in this application and accompanying documents is correct. I authorize the release of this information to members
of the NBAA Flight Attendants Committee. If granted a scholarship, I agree to the publication of my name and likeness by NBAA and this scholarship’s
donors. I understand that this award is contingent upon the financial support of donors and that neither NBAA nor its Flight Attendants Committee
members and related individuals are responsible for any financial liability.
Applicant Signature:
(Must provide either hand signature in ink or digital signature)
Date:
Direct all questions about this application to NBAA at (202) 783-9250 or info@nbaa.org.
Mail completed application and other required documents to:
Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship
Attn: Jay Evans
National Business Aviation Association
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 331-8364; E-mail: scholarships@nbaa.org
(Note: Any e-mailed materials must be signed and provided in PDF format.)
application deadline
March 30, 2012
Name (type or print neatly): ________________________________________