Aviation / Workforce Development

ST Engineering, City Announce Five Mayor’s Scholarship Winners from Booker T. Washington Aviation Academy

Five graduates from Booker T. Washington High School’s Aviation Maintenance Career Academy have been named recipients of the Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship, splitting $12,500 in awards funded by ST Engineering. The recipients are Tyson Tang, Vincent Pearson, Brent Nolan, Dylan Law, and Shayleigh Diamond.

• The scholarships were presented at a Washington High senior awards ceremony attended by Theresa Cserep, the City of Pensacola’s Education and Youth Programs Officer, and Mark Rabb, ST Engineering and BTWHS Aviation Maintenance instructor.

A Partnership Built on Workforce Development

Established in 2019, the Mayor’s Scholarship is a cornerstone of the City of Pensacola’s partnership with ST Engineering, designed to grow the Northwest Florida aviation workforce pipeline from the ground up. The scholarship supports graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in aviation.

Since its inception in 2019, ST Engineering has donated more than $100,000 in scholarships to local students.

Mayor D.C. Reeves highlighted the broader economic significance of ST Engineering’s local commitment.

“ST Engineering is on track to become one of our largest private-sector employers, and their continued commitment to education, workforce development, and career advancement is a tremendous opportunity for our young people,” Reeves said. “I’m grateful for their investment in our community and in the lives of these students.”

Darryl Seow, Senior Vice President and Head of Airframe Services at ST Engineering, framed the scholarships as part of a long-term regional commitment.

• “The Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship is part of a broader commitment ST Engineering has made to the Pensacola area, and we are proud to be able to support these outstanding students in their future educational endeavors. These scholarships are just one of the many ways that we hope to create educational opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow. Congratulations to these outstanding students,” Seow said.

ST Engineering operates one of the largest aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities in the country at Pensacola International Airport.