Londonderry, NH and Grand Rapids, MI – Pro Star Aviation is proud to announce that both its Manchester, New Hampshire and Grand Rapids, Michigan facilities have received the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence (AMT Employer Level) for 2025. This marks the first time both locations have earned the distinction together in the same year. 

Presented by the FAA as part of its Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program, the Diamond Award represents the highest level of employer recognition under the program. To qualify, 100% of a company’s eligible aviation maintenance technicians must complete FAA-approved recurrent training and receive an individual AMT Certificate of Training within a calendar year.

“This is not the first time our Manchester facility has earned the FAA Diamond Award,” said Jeff Shaw, Pro Star’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “That consistency reflects our long-standing commitment to safety-focused training, regulatory compliance, and investing in our technicians.”

While Manchester has previously received the recognition, 2025 marks the first time the Grand Rapids facility has achieved the honor, marking a significant milestone just over one year after beginning operations. 

“Following the celebration of our first anniversary, this recognition confirms that our Grand Rapids team is building on a strong foundation,” said Jeremy Mangum, Director of Maintenance and Operations Manager in Grand Rapids. “It reflects the professionalism and dedication of our technicians and reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest level of quality to business jet owners.”

With 100% technician participation in approved recurrent training in both its New Hampshire and Michigan facilities, Pro Star Aviation demonstrates a consistent, company-wide commitment to workforce development and safety excellence. That unified standard reflects the company’s ongoing effort to meet and exceed FAA maintenance training requirements, supporting the reliability and performance expectations of today’s business aviation operators.

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. https://www.prostaraviation.com

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