Experienced aviation leader to oversee growth of Pro Star Aviation’s government and special missions programs

LONDONDERRY, N.H. – Pro Star Aviation has appointed John Hill as Director of Special Missions, formalizing his expanded leadership role overseeing the company’s mission aircraft programs, customer solutions, and end-to-end special mission modifications.

A seasoned aviation professional with more than four decades of experience spanning avionics, engineering, aircraft modification, technical sales, and business development, John Hill assumes the role as Pro Star Aviation continues to expand its capabilities in government, law enforcement, and specialized aviation markets.

“John has been a driving force behind our special missions success for many years,” said Sean Peterson, General Manager at Pro Star Aviation. “His ability to understand our customers’ unique requirements and develop innovative, mission-focused solutions has helped shape our reputation in this market. He challenges conventional thinking and consistently delivers practical, effective results for our clients, making him a natural fit to lead this growing area of our business.”

Since joining Pro Star Aviation in 2005, John Hill has played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the company’s special missions capabilities. His work has supported programs involving intelligence-gathering platforms and aircraft acquisition and refurbishment, delivering highly customized solutions for operators across the globe.

In this new position, he will oversee the full scope of special missions activity, including aircraft modification planning, certification coordination, installation oversight, testing, and final delivery. He will lead efforts to align engineering and operational execution across sophisticated mission aircraft programs while continuing to support customers through every stage of project development.

The Special Missions division remains a strategic area of growth for Pro Star Aviation. John Hill’s appointment reflects the company’s dedication to experienced leadership, technical innovation, and its continued ability to deliver complex, customer-driven mission aircraft solutions worldwide.

About Pro Star Aviation
Pro Star Aviation, headquartered at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire with locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan (KGRR), and Portland, Maine (KPWM), is a recognized leader in maintenance, modernization, engineering, and aircraft sales solutions for business aviation. A factory-authorized service center for Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer, and Pilatus, Pro Star provides disciplined MRO services and extends its technical capabilities across avionics upgrades, in-flight connectivity solutions, and special mission aircraft modifications. With proven capacity to manage complex projects and provide targeted solutions for unique operational requirements, the company stands apart through its engineering depth, certification expertise, and rapid AOG support. Pro Star is part of the Laughlin Family Aviation Group, founded in 1948, and has additional operations in FBO, airline services, and aircraft de-icing. Learn more at https://www.prostaraviation.com

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