Thu, Oct 27, 2022
Applications Open on November 1st for Girls Aspiring to Become CAE Women in Flight/ Air Canada Ambassadors
Air Canada and CAE announced a joint effort to double the number of 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, support granted to young Canadian women aiming for a career as commercial pilots or maintenance engineers.
While the scholarship has not been around for long, turning 5 years old this year, the program is ramping up its support for 8 embryonic pilots under the partnership. since its l
With applications opening Up to four aspiring commercial pilots will be invited to join the CAE Women in Flight program as an ambassador.
"I am delighted that CAE is partnering with Air Canada to double the Captain Judy Cameron scholarships for Canadian women in flight training. Financial support to assist with the high cost of flight training is crucial to their success. When I began my first flying lesson in 1973, I never imagined that someday I would be able to encourage other women to enter this amazing career. Thanks to Air Canada and CAE for helping women to follow their dreams and fly. The Northern Lights Aero Foundation is honored to be part of this," said Judy Cameron, retired Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada, and Director at Northern Lights Aero Foundation.
"Air Canada has long championed gender equality particularly in non-traditional, highly specialized aviation careers, and we are incredibly pleased to have CAE, our long-time flight simulation partner, join with us to double the number of Captain Judy Cameron scholarships that will be offered for 2023. This means together, we can expand the reach to help more young women across Canada in their studies as commercial pilots or maintenance engineers. We look forward to seeing these recipients follow their aviation dreams and in future, certify as airworthy, or be in command of an Air Canada aircraft," said Murray Strom, Senior VP over Flight Operations at Air Canada.
"Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to CAE's culture. We are proud to collaborate with our long-time partner Air Canada on our first scholarship-matching initiative as part of CAE's Women in Flight ambassador program," said Nick Leontidis, group president of Civil Aviation at CAE. "The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship program aligns with our efforts of creating a movement that encourages young women to dream big. A movement started by pioneers like Captain Cameron, inspiring young women everywhere to pursue careers in aviation."
Interested candidates may apply for the Cameron scholarship beginning November 1st.
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