Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Excellence
(Londonderry, NH) July 12, 2023 – Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, announced today that they delivered a 120-month airframe inspection on an Embraer Phenom 300, within budget and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
The 120-month inspection is a significant maintenance milestone for the light business jet, which includes the landing gear overhaul. This aircraft required the engines to undergo a “Low Utilization” Inspection, including borescopes, compressor washes, and performance runs. With extensive Pratt & Whitney training and knowledge, Pro Star’s AMT’s accomplished the inspection in-house versus contracting a Pratt & Whitney mobile repair team, saving the customer thousands of dollars. In addition, the team modified the aircraft with Whelen Engineering Boom Beam HID taxi and landing lights and Concorde Dual Lead Acid Batteries utilizing STC’s for both modifications.
“As an Authorized Embraer Service Center, our technicians are OEM factory trained to the highest standards,” stated Sean Peterson, Pro Star Aviation, General Manager. “We modify and service each aircraft as if it were our own. Our team is focused on delivering high-quality maintenance and installations to get you swiftly back in the air.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Excellence
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative Business Aviation and Special Missions aerospace maintenance and modification center, proudly announces its 25th anniversary, highlighting a remarkable journey of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to exceptional service. Since securing hangar space at Boston-Manchester Regional Airport in 1998, Pro Star Aviation has consistently set new standards in the aviation industry, solidifying its position as a true contender in the Northeast.
Securing key OEM partnerships with Honeywell, Collins, and Universal Avionics at their first Aircraft Electronics Association Convention (AEA) was crucial to their success. Pro Star Aviation set the bar in its inaugural achievement when it obtained its first Supplemental Type Certificate in a Lear 60 in just four months. This milestone marked a turning point and set the stage for the company’s future accomplishments. With a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for aviation, Pro Star Aviation swiftly garnered recognition as a trusted and reliable MRO provider.
In 2009, Pro Star Aviation’s expertise, dedication to craftsmanship, and customer service helped secure the Pilatus Authorized Service Center for the Northeast from a pool of twelve contenders. For Pro Star Aviation, this further solidified its reputation as an industry leader and reinforced its commitment to excellence.
Pro Star Aviation attributes its ongoing success to something far more profound than technical prowess and industry accolades. The core of Pro Star Aviation’s triumph lies in its dedication to the “family first” philosophy. Pro Star Aviation has cultivated a company culture that sets them apart by prioritizing its team members’ well-being, fostering a supportive work environment, and nurturing a solid camaraderie.
“We are immensely proud to celebrate 25 years of Pro Star Aviation’s outstanding contributions to the aviation industry,” said Kevin Harriman, Managing Partner of Pro Star Aviation. “Our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, combined with our ‘family first’ philosophy, has been instrumental in our success. We owe our achievements to our exceptional team, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service for our aircraft owners and operators.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
First In-Field Installation of Boom Beam HID Taxi and Landing Lighting System
(Londonderry, NH) March 31, 2023 — Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, performed the one of first in-field installation of Whelen Aerospace Technologies Boom Beam HID Taxi and Landing light system on a Phenom 300 business jet.
The LSM-500-129-1 EMB 505 system features patented dual HID light technology. The NextGen high-powered lights increase safety, reduce the electrical load, and lessens the AOG downtime for lighting issues. “Partnering with Whelen Aerospace Technologies for the first in-field installation was effortless,” stated Director of Sales & Marketing Jeff Shaw, “The increased brightness and the ability to aim the lights over the factory system enhances safety and situational awareness for our customers.”
The LSM-500 comes standard with all-new precision polished CNC housing and WAT patented 85-watt power supplies. The installation can be performed in 3 days with a standard 5-year, 5,000-hour warranty.
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
For The Third Consecutive Year
(Londonderry, NH) February 27, 2023 — Pro Star Aviation is proud to announce it has received the FAA Diamond Award for the third year in a row. The award is presented to organizations with 100% of their workforce participating in mandatory training courses focusing on aviation maintenance accidents and incidents, causal factors, and an emphasis on regulatory issues.
The Diamond Award is the highest level of recognition presented by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program. The program encourages Aircraft Maintenance facilities to continue training to enhance safety and improve professional knowledge. “We are honored to receive the Diamond Award for the third consecutive year,” said Jeff Shaw, Director of Sales & Marketing. “At Pro Star Aviation, we believe that ongoing training and education are essential to providing high-quality service to our customers. This award is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to maintain the highest level of safety and professionalism in the industry.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
New Technical Sales Manager, Maintenance Role
(Londonderry, NH) February 16th, 2023 — Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, is thrilled to welcome Mark Norklun to the team. He will play a critical role as a new Technical Sales Manager, Maintenance in helping Pro Star Aviation meet the needs of its customer base. Mark’s expertise and passion for aviation will be invaluable as Pro Star Aviation grows and expands.
Mark Norklun is a familiar face at Pro Star Aviation. He was a vital team member as employee number one when they opened their doors in 1998. Mark served as the Maintenance Floor Lead until 2005 and held several Maintenance Manager positions at various organizations.
In this role, he will be responsible for supporting and generating leads, advancing the sales process, closing new business, and achieving/assisting in meeting opportunity-based sales quotas.
“We are excited to have Mark on the team again,” said Jeff Shaw, Director of Sales and Marketing. “His experience and skills will be a great asset to our organization, and he will play a key role in helping us to achieve our goals.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
To Technical Sales Manager
Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, announced today that Keith Chagnon has been promoted to Technical Sales Manager. Keith started with Pro Star Aviation in 2007 as an Installation Technician, advancing to Avionics Installation Lead/Inspector in 2010. In the Technical Sales Manager role, he will support outside Sales Managers and interact with customers and vendors to provide avionics installation proposals.
Known for his technical and communication qualities, Keith was the right candidate within the company for this position. After more than a decade as our lead Installation Technician and Inspector, Keith had developed a wide range of technical knowledge. “Keith has consistently demonstrated dedication to his craft, and we are confident in his ability to deliver excellent customer service,” stated Jeff Shaw, Director of Sales & Marketing. “His expertise and enthusiasm make him an ideal candidate for the position.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
An Integral Part of the Leadership Team for Over a Decade
(Londonderry, NH) December 22, 2022- Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, with a great deal of pride and a bit of sadness that we announce Clark Gordon, Director of Sales & Marketing, is retiring on December 30th.
Clark began his career with Pro Star Aviation in 2010 as Director of Sales, where he has been a key contributor in leading the sales and marketing strategy efforts for the past twelve years. He led efforts to design and launch a new website, added social media marketing efforts, and contributed to increasing the customer base over the last decade.
“His dedication and commitment to our organization will be valued and remembered; we will miss Clark, but we are incredibly happy for him as he begins his well-deserved retirement,” stated Sean Peterson, General Manager.
“Serving the Business Aviation community and leading the Pro Star Aviation sales team has been exceptionally rewarding,” said Clark, “The dynamic changes in technology and aircraft modification I’ve seen in my four decades were incredible to experience. I will certainly miss seeing colleagues and friends at aviation events; I’ve had an extraordinary career.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
(Londonderry, NH) December 8, 2022- Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, announced today the promotion of Jeff Shaw to Director of Sales & Marketing.
Jeff has served as the Director of Business Development at Pro Star Aviation for over six years. He was responsible for Program Development and company direction to maintain an edge in the avionics and installation upgrade industry. Jeff will lead a team of three Regional Sales Managers, two Inside Sales Managers, and an Administrative Assistant in his new role. His primary function will be to lead the strategic efforts in growing Pro Star Aviation’s footprint in the Northeast.
Jeff’s career in aviation spans over 25 years, starting as an Ops Agent with the airlines. He’s served as an Avionics Technician and Chief Inspector and earned his BS in Aviation Management at Florida Tech and AS in Aviation Technology at NH Technical College. He holds an FAA Commercial Pilot-Instrument rating and A&P Certificate. “I’m enthusiastic about leading the sales team into 2023 and beyond. It’s an exciting time for the business aviation community with advanced technologies and an aging aircraft market; there’s significant room for growth,” stated Jeff.
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
(Londonderry, NH) September 09, 2022 — Pro Star Aviation, an innovative aerospace modification center, announced today that Mark Ordung rejoined its team as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Mid Atlantic and New York Metropolitan territory. His responsibilities will include sales growth in his territory and partnering with business jet clients to meet their needs.
Mark is no stranger to Pro Star Aviation, having served as Lead Technician and Technical Sales Representative for over ten years. He has spent the last five years leading sales efforts of Satcom Direct and JSSI as a Regional Sales Manager. His extensive background in both the technical aspect and serving business jet customers made him the ideal fit.
“Mark is an incredible asset, and his technical knowledge adds depth to our sales team. Our customers want to know more than the price and time to install equipment, and he can provide a higher level of detail to help the customer overcome any hurdles,” stated Director of Marketing & Sales Clark Gordon. “We are enthusiastic about having Mark back on our team, providing an unsurpassed commitment to our customers.”
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best in class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/
Delivers Fifth Special Mission Cessna Caravan
(Londonderry, NH) October 4, 2022- Pro Star Aviation, an innovative special missions aerospace modification center, announced today, in partnership with CNC Technologies, that they have delivered the fifth high-tech special mission Cessna 208 Caravan that CNC delivered to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
CNC Technologies selected Pro Star Aviation to perform completion services and installation based on their past work experience on special mission platforms. The team integrated digital audio systems, tactical communications, EO/IR camera systems, video downlink, a gross weight increase STC, and additional equipment. “Working with CNC Technologies Our Special Missions team applied proven solutions that enabled an on time and on budget delivery. The technology and operational readiness this law enforcement platform provides is incredible. Our strategic partnership with CNC has enabled an unprecedented advance in capabilities and reliability to the operator,” said John Hill, Business Development Manager-Special Missions.
About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation is a premier full-service Business and Special Missions aircraft service center. Located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in NH, providing innovative solutions, quality craftsmanship, and best in class customer service while maintaining the highest level of integrity. https://www.prostaraviation.com/