OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 12, 2008 -- Professional flight academy High Desert Helicopters has announced the availability of a new flight training scholarship. The scholarship program, titled the "High Desert Helicopters Aviator Scholarship Program," was unveiled at the academy's Summer of Aviation event this past weekend. The scholarship will be awarded to three candidates annually based on demonstrated aptitude, professionalism and financial need.
The helicopter industry faces a unique human resources challenge. The ability to fill pilot positions within the industry is a growing problem that is only expected to worsen over the next ten years. Significant industry growth and the retirement of Vietnam era pilots are helping to fuel pilot demand. The high cost of pilot training and the lack of good student lending resources is further crimping the future supply of trained pilots.
High Desert Helicopters hopes to lessen the financial barrier of training for the most promising prospective students. These deserving students will bring fresh talent to the industry and help to fill the strong demand for skilled pilots.
This year scholarships will be awarded on November 1st, 2008 with an application deadline set for October 1st, 2008. Applications are now being accepted. Scholarship requirements and further details may be found on the academy's website at www.hdhelicopters.com.High Desert Helicopters, LLC is a professional flight training academy based at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport in Ogden, Utah. The academy focuses on building career oriented pilots and frequently wins the praise of industry employers for its quality of training.
