AMC Presents Phoebe Omlie Award

The Aerospace Maintenance Competition showcases the talent required of aviation maintenance technicians to maintain aircraft and spacecraft in safe, airworthy condition. To further support of our future mechanics, AMC is proud to provide a scholarship in recognition of Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie, the first female to receive an FAA aircraft mechanic’s license in 1927. Phoebe helped show the world that women were just as capable as men in repairing and maintaining aircraft.

Awards in the amount of $1,000-$2,000 were presented at the 2018 AMC on April 12 in Orlando. This year's recipients were:

• Jordan Bankhead, Utah State University: Mr. Bankhead, a senior at Utah State University, has distinguished himself academically in the college’s aviation technology maintenance/management program, while working full time as a professional welder. His extracurricular activities include the Society of Aviation Maintenance Professionals, where he serves as the chapter president. Mr. Bankhead is working towards his FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic’s certificate, as well as pilot certificates.
• Yolanda Gong, West Los Angeles College: Ms. Gong is a straight A student in her college’s aviation technology program, where she is studying to become an FAA-licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. Ms. Gong maintains her Dean’s List Honors while working two part time jobs including as a ramp service person for United Airlines and a maintenance technician assistant for Certified Aviation Services.
• Rachel Lattin, Wichita Area Technical College: Although Ms. Lattin is an undergraduate at her college studying to be an aviation maintenance technician, she is already an accomplished aviation professional, working part time as a commercial helicopter pilot and flight instructor. She has already earned her FAA airframe mechanic’s rating and is working towards her powerplant rating. She demonstrates her passion for aviation in her writing and in her daily pursuits.
• Roy Quintuna, Aviation High School: Mr. Quintuna is a senior at New York City’s prestigious Aviation High School. Mr. Quintuna has already earned his FAA airframe mechanic’s rating and is working towards his powerplant rating. He has volunteered for many organizations and has held a number of leadership positions, including Cadet Master Sergeant of the Air Force J.R.O.T.C., president of SkillsUSA and Cadet Deputy Commander for the Color Guard Drill Team. Mr. Quintana’s goal is to major in electrical engineering and ultimately join the Air Force as a pilot and a maintenance technician.

The scholarship is supported through the generous contributions of AMC participants and sponsors. For more information and to apply, visit www.aerospacecompetition.com/scholarship. Applications for next year's award are due March 15, 2019.