(Londonderry, NH) August 26, 2025 – Pro Star is excited to announce that Andrew Hixson has been appointed as the company’s new Director of Avionics and Installations at the Manchester, NH location. Andrew will be responsible for leading the team in charge of integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting aircraft electronic systems.

Andrew’s career in aviation began at the age of 18, when he enlisted in the United States Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic. He deployed twice on the USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier based out of Norfolk, VA. Aboard the Truman, he gained valuable experience working on several military aircraft, including F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-6B Prowlers, E-2 Hawkeyes, C-2 Greyhounds, and SH-60 Seahawks. After active duty, Andrew transferred to the US Navy Reserves, where he continued his service working on C-130 Greyhounds.

Andrew was hired at Pro Star Aviation in 2018, working as a Structural Technician. In 2021, he was called back to active duty to complete a one-year mobilization as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Vehicle Operator. The following year, Andrew returned to the company and quickly became a lead technician and inspector. With his experience and tenure at Pro Star Aviation, along with his background as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, Andrew is a natural fit to lead Pro Star’s Avionics department in Manchester, NH.

Pro Star Aviation, headquartered at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire with locations in Grand Rapids, MI, and Portland, ME, is a recognized industry leader in the maintenance and upgrade of business and government aircraft. The company is an Authorized Service Center for Dassault Falcon, Embraer, and Pilatus. Pro Star has gained national recognition specializing in avionics upgrades, in-flight connectivity solutions, special mission aircraft modifications, and aircraft sales. With proven capacity to manage complex projects and provide targeted solutions for unique operational requirements, Pro Star consistently meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Pro Star is part of the Laughlin Family aviation group of companies, which was founded in 1948 and has additional operations in FBO, airline services, and aircraft de-icing. https://www.prostaraviation.com

For additional information, please contact:
Jeff Shaw, Director of Sales & Marketing
(603) 627-7827
jeff@prostaraviation.com