The Bill McShane Memorial Aviation Scholarship was created in honor of Bill McShane to help students afford their education and pursue a career in aviation. Bill was a well-respected aviation leader who was instrumental in bringing the Bethpage Air Show to Jones Beach on Long Island over 15 years ago. His decades-long career impacted the aviation community throughout NY state. He leaves behind a profound legacy of determination, ingenuity, and positive leadership.

Bill led his professional and personal life with compassion and cared deeply about helping others achieve their hopes and dreams. Please consider donating in his memory to continue to pay forward his generous and loving spirit: