Female aviation student secures scholarship from company with Clare office

ONE COMPANY with a Clare office has selected a university student to receive an aviation scholarship.

AerCap Holdings NV and the University of Limerick (UL), have announced that Roisin Philbey, an aeronautical engineering student, as the recipient of this year’s AerCap Women in Aviation Scholarship.

AerCap, who have an office in Shannon, has offered Roisin an eight-month internship with them as part of her scholarship, which includes a €5,000 bursary and spans over the course of four years.

“Our aim is to build a strong pipeline of diverse talent through programs such as this, and to encourage more women to choose an aviation career, particularly in the area of engineering,” said Denise Mangan-Fahy, head of engine portfolio and rental operations at AerCap.

Roisin is a UL student and was selected following an application process that focused on the students’ passion for aviation, as well as their academic achievements

Sarah Hartnett, director of development at the UL Foundation said: “This scholarship program from AerCap is a testament to the company’s commitment to supporting women in aviation. 

“Encouraging, rewarding, and mentoring these students allows them to fully reach their potential and become future female leaders in the aviation industry.”