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The Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy presented certificates to scholarship applicants who have completed their aviation training. Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Nelson Fernandez with a certificate of recognition after obtaining his private pilot license through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Jennifer Hubbell, also recognized for achieving her private pilot certificate and an Instrument Flight Rules rating.

Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Nelson Fernandez with a certificate of recognition after obtaining his private pilot license through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Jennifer Hubbell, also recognized for achieving her private pilot certificate and an Instrument Flight Rules rating.

The event was held in conjunction with the Watsonville Regional Airport Promotion's annual fund raising dinner. The honorees present were Nelson Fernandez, who earned his private pilot certificate; Jennifer Hubbell, for Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Jennifer Hubbell with a certificate of recognition after obtaining her private pilot certificate and an Instrument Flight Rules rating through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Marriah Palmer, also recognized for achieving her Jet Type Rating and Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Jennifer Hubbell with a certificate of recognition after obtaining her private pilot certificate and an Instrument Flight Rules rating through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Marriah Palmer, also recognized for achieving her Jet Type Rating and Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

completing her private pilot training and instrument flight rules rating; Scott Ebersole, for completing his multi engine rating; and Marriah Palmer for completing both a Jet Type Rating and Airline Transport Pilot certificate.Those not present were Maricela Ortiz and Aaron Osbrink, both of whom earned their private pilot licences, and Chris Pitter who received the tools necessary to acquire his Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license. Many of these recipients attend college and work while pursuing their aviation training. The Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy (PVAA) was established to help local youth pursue careers in aviation by providing scholarships for education in the aviation field, ranging from aircraft maintenance to pilot training. We are not a flight school, but we grant scholarships. Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Scott Ebersole with a certificate of recognition after obtaining his multi engine rating through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Jennifer Hubbell and Marriah Palmer.

Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Scott Ebersole with a certificate of recognition after obtaining his multi engine rating through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy. In the background is Jennifer Hubbell and Marriah Palmer.

The Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located at the Watsonville Airport. All donations to the academy are fully tax deductible. The directors represent various aviation organizations in the Pajaro Valley, as well as members from the community-at-large. Since its inception in 2000, Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Marriah Palmer with a certificate of recognition for completing both a Jet Type Rating and Airline Transport Pilot certificate through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy.

Pictured is Watsonville Mayor Richard de la Paz presenting Marriah Palmer with a certificate of recognition for completing both a Jet Type Rating and Airline Transport Pilot certificate through a scholarship from the Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy.

The PVAA has provided more than $69,000 in scholarships from Private Pilot training to an Airline Transport Pilot certificate. Approximately $37,000 of the scholarship money has been returned to the community through training at the Watsonville Airport.
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