Coptersafety sponsors pilot training scholarship with Whirly-Girls International

This is Coptersafety’s second scholarship sponsorship with Whirly-Girls International, having earlier this year sponsored the mid-year scholarship round of two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships.

Coptersafety’s Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, Matt Presnal, commented: “By investing in women in aviation, we not only promote gender equality but also cultivate a stronger, more inclusive workforce for the future of vertical aviation. Through different initiatives, we aim to inspire a new generation of skilled and empowered pilots, regardless of their gender.”

Coptersafety offers a full range of helicopter training courses with H125, H145, AW169, and AW139 Level-D full flight simulators. The Finland-based company is an European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified aviation training organization, FAA Part-142 certified training center, and UK Part-ORA certified training organization, among others.

Coptersafety provides pilot training with Level-D full flight simulators. Flight instructors actively fly and instruct in helicopter operations such as in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), offshore, and search and rescue (SAR). This provides students with the knowledge of real-world operational flying experience in the helicopter they are training in.

The scholarship will give one ‘Whirly-Girl’ the opportunity to complete an FAA H145 Initial Training and/or ATP Training Course, including technical ground training, full flight simulator training, and practical tests. The scholarship will be offered to current members of Whirly-Girls International in the 2025 scholarship round.

Applications are now open until early October 2024.