Press Release

Issued by National Business Aviation Association.

December 17, 2020

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the selection of four recipients of 2020 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations.

The scholarship winners are:

- Chelsea Montgomery: Montgomery attended ATP Flight School in Mesa, Arizona, using the award toward her tuition. She is involved with several local and regional groups within business aviation. Montgomery has completed her license and is now a certified flight instructor at the KIWA Mesa, Arizona location for ATP.

- Jean Denis Marcellin: Marcellin is a captain on a Global Express for Chartright Air. He is using his award to pursue the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) programme. He began working in business aviation in 2012, and has enjoyed investing in his career within the industry.

- Adam Toombs: Toombs is currently a contract pilot and has most recently flown a Challenger. He is using his award toward professional development courses and will graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2021. Toombs started his career in the airline industry, but felt he would enjoy the business aviation community as his long-term career choice.

- Elayna Hall: Hall is a student at the University of North Dakota where she is pursuing her degree. She has been involved in business aviation for many years and looks forward to continuing to be a part of the industry. Hall is using her award for tuition.

The 2020 International Operators Scholarship was made possible through funding providing by the following donor companies: UAS, Universal Weather and Aviation, and Jeppesen/Boeing. Travel considerations for scholarship winners were provided by Aviation Personnel International.

NBAA offers several scholarships to promote professional development and business aviation careers.