L3Harris Partners with SkyWest for Women Aviator Scholarships

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Christina Montgomery, L3Harris and SkyWest Pilot Pathway Women Aviators Scholarship recipient, flying with her grandfather.

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with SkyWest Airlines toaward scholarships totalling more than $100,000 to six women aviators to helpfoster diversity on the flight deck.

The L3Harris Pilot Pathways Women Aviators scholarships helpscover the training costs for female candidates applying for the ProfessionalPilot Program at the company’s Airline Academy in Sanford, Florida.

Five cadets will each receive a $12,500 scholarship fromL3Harris toward their training costs. L3Harris partnered with SkyWest Airlinesto enhance the scholarship program to offer one cadet $50,000 and to beincluded in the SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program, which offers a clearpath for pilots to launch their careers as commercial pilots with theairline.

“Engaging with organizations for women in aviation has inspired and supported me, and I hope to reciprocate that inspiration as a role model for young women and encourage them to follow their dreams of flying,” said Christina Montgomery, L3Harris and SkyWest Pilot Pathway Women Aviators Scholarship recipient.

“The L3Harris PilotPathways Women Aviator scholarships support candidates to become part of ageneration of women pilots that will help showcase and build a more inclusivefuture across the industry,” said Robert Luthy, director, L3Harris FloridaAirline Academy. “The scholarships are part of L3Harris’ commitment to raiseawareness of this exciting career and reduce the financial challenges of flighttraining.”

Four additional Women Aviators Scholarships will be awardedbefore the end of the year.

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