WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) awarded two Women in Aviation scholarships as part of
the Air Traffic Control Association's Scholarship Fund Program.
Each scholarship winner will receive a $10,000 cash scholarship to pursue an
aviation-related degree.
Administered by ATCA and announced in conjunction with the
organization's 64th annual conference, the Raytheon Women in
Aviation Scholarship awardees include the following college
students:
- Antonella Mancebo, Broward College, Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla.
- Mary McCormick, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D.
"We need more women in aviation fields," said Matt Gilligan, vice president of Raytheon
Intelligence, Information and Services. "By partnering with ATCA on
these scholarships, we are providing opportunities for promising
students to pursue rewarding aviation careers."
According to the FAA Aeronautical Center, women represent 30
percent of the total population of non-pilot aviation professionals
and only seven percent of certified pilots.
"Women contribute to the success and innovation of the world's
airspace each and every day," said Pete
Dumont, president and chief executive officer at ATCA. "This
scholarship advances our goal to encourage them to seek executive
level positions within aviation and the aeronautical sciences."
About Raytheon
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$27 billion and 67,000 employees, is
a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil
government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of
innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art
electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and
services, sensing, effects and mission support for customers in
more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on
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