NBAA Awards Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship in Support of CAM Program

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org

Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 10, 2021 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to announce Holly Neal as the 2021 winner of the Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship, created to support candidates in the association’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program.

Neal is a business aviation auditor who hopes to one day become a director of maintenance or director of safety.

The scholarship, which is underwritten by Solarius Aviation, funds up to three CAM candidates, paying for all certification costs, including application fees, study guides and the exam-registration fee.

The scholarship is named in honor of Solarius Vice Chairman Jake Cartwright. The highly respected industry veteran has played a pivotal role in growing the company’s domestic and international business.  A former commercial pilot and Marine Corps aviator who served in Vietnam, Cartwright previously was president and CEO of TAG Aviation USA.

“Jake is an extraordinary leader with an amazing story and has contributed immeasurably to our industry over the last three decades,” said Solarius CEO Dan Drohan. “We are excited to honor his legacy by helping aspiring CAMs who demonstrate exceptional leadership within the business aviation community. Supporting the CAM model is something Jake has always championed, and we are proud to establish this scholarship in his name.”

NBAA Charities offers monetary and training scholarships for both students and aviation professionals, such as flight department managers, pilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians. These scholarships, which total nearly $100,000 annually, are administered by NBAA standing committees and would not be possible without the generous financial support of NBAA member donors.

Learn more about NBAA’s scholarships.

Launched in 2003, the CAM program is considered the gold standard in industry-sponsored aviation management certification programs. With a roster of more than 700 members, the CAM credential provides a clear industry standard for preparation and achievement in aviation management. The CAM program was accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in 2013, becoming the first program in the aviation industry to receive this recognition. The CAM exam is available throughout the year in a computer-based testing format.

To be eligible for the exam, participants must be pre-qualified and approved through a formal application process.

Learn more about the CAM program.

NBAA Charities offers monetary and training scholarships for both students and aviation professionals, such as flight department managers, pilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and flight technicians. These scholarships, which total nearly $100,000 annually, are administered by NBAA standing committees and would not be possible without the generous financial support of NBAA member donors.

To learn more about the numerous scholarship opportunities offered by NBAA Charities, contact Molly Hitch, NBAA senior manager of professional development, at (202) 783-9353 or scholarships@nbaa.org.

Learn more about NBAA’s scholarship program.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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