Sponsored by The Sporty's Foundation, the Sporty's Foundation Private Pilot Training for AEA Technicians is available to avionics technicians or avionics managers of an AEA Repair Station Member to use toward achieving their Private Pilot Certificate. Applicants must be employed by an AEA Regular Member for no less than one year as an avionics technician or avionics manager. The award money is to be used for achieving a private pilot certificate. The award money is not intended for use in achieving any other rating or certificate. The award money is to be used for flight training costs only. The award recipient must plan to begin pilot training within six months of receiving scholarship. Applicants must submit the attached letter of recommendation as completed by their employer. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation for more information.