Empowering the next generation of aviation professionals : Sheltair Aviation and Avfuel Corporation have announced the six recipients of the 2025 Sheltair × Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarship.
Now in its fourth year, the program provides $30,000 in educational funds, awarding six $5,000 scholarships across three categories — Learning to Fly, Aviation Technicians and Continuing Education — helping recipients advance their education and careers within the business aviation industry.
The 2025 scholarship class includes:
– Trent Hartle of Traverse City, Michigan, and Kamiron Anderson of Salt Lake City — Aviation Technicians
– Jalen Dennis of St. Louis and Mary Springer of Pittsburgh — Continuing Education
– Theodore Johnson of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Aidan Hillegass of Oxford, Pennsylvania — Learning to Fly
“Each year, this scholarship gives us the privilege to spotlight remarkable people who are building their futures in aviation. Their drive, resilience, and commitment to excellence reflect the values that power our industry. We’re honored to invest in their training and can’t wait to see how they elevate business aviation in the years ahead.”
— Lisa Holland, President & CEO, Sheltair Aviation
“Future Takes Flight is one of the most rewarding ways we can give back to our community. This year’s recipients exemplify what’s best about aviation — skill, curiosity, and a passion for service. We’re grateful to support their next steps and excited to welcome them further into the Avfuel and Sheltair family of professionals.”
— Joel Hirst, Senior Vice President of Sales, Avfuel
The 2025 applicant pool was exceptionally competitive, once again surpassing 1,100 submissions, demonstrating the continued enthusiasm and talent shaping the future of business aviation.
