Jeff Flanigan Awarded a $4,000 Scholarship From the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association

2013 Oct 25

Jeff Flanigan of Sycamore, Ill. and eight other Lewis University aviation students were recently awarded almost $50,0000 in scholarships from the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association. Lewis University students received nine out of 12 scholarships, an increase from the previous year, offered by CABAA, an organization of aviation business professionals.

Alumni Brian Zankowski of Elburn, Ill., received the Flight Safety Professional Flight Award. The $18,000 scholarship will financially assist him in his extensive training at Flight Safety International, such as flight time in a simulator and ground school training. Zankowski graduated from Lewis University in 2010 with his Bachelor of Science in aviation flight management and economics. Zankowski continues to work on his master’s degree in finance through the university. In addition to being a flight instructor at Lewis University, he works for Blatti Aviation. Zankowski has over 1,950 hours of total time.

Senior Michael Indelli of Chicago, Ill., received the Ken Johnson Memorial ATC Scholarship. The scholarship is for $4,000.

Students Michael Ban of Naperville, Ill, Jeff Flanigan of Sycamore, Ill., Gregory Frister of Geneva, Ill., Kelly Kovacic of Elburn, Ill., Cody Marks of Orland Park, Ill., Nemanja Stefanovic and Mitchel Wilson of Chicago, Ill., received a $4,000 scholarship that is awarded to students with a devotion to the business aviation industry and high levels of achievement.

CABAA is a grassroots organization formed by business aviation professionals for the purpose of offering members information, training and networking experiences to enhance the quality and quantity of business aviation operations in the Chicago area. CABAA has been supportive of future aviation business professionals through various scholarship opportunities.

Lewis University will partner with CABAA again on Oct. 4 by hosting the annual CABAA event. Students will network and discover new career opportunities while aviation professionals offer experiences and establish mentoring relationships.

Since 1932, Lewis University has led the field of aviation education by preparing students from around the world to succeed in the aviation industries. An on-site airport, experienced and industry-leading faculty, personalized learning, degree programs that provide students with specialized experience and a well-rounded business, management and liberal arts education have made Lewis University’s aviation and transportation as well as bachelor’s degrees in aviation flight management, aviation administration, aviation maintenance management, air traffic control management, aviation security and transportation administration.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.