West Star Aviation has received recognition for its efforts to promote and foster aviation maintenance training.

The Federal Aviation Administration granted Aviation Maintenance Technician Gold Awards of Excellence to West Star facilities in Grand Junction as well as East Alton, Ill. 

The FAA bestowed Diamond Awards of Excellence for West Star facilities in Denver and Perryville, Mo.

“This is a major achievement for all the teams involved,” said Jim Rankin, chief executive officer of West Star Aviation. “They have worked diligently throughout the last year to complete and receive this recognition awarded by the FAA, and they are a proud representation of West Star.”

The AMT awards program recognizes employers and technicians that promote and foster training. Technicians and employers are encouraged to participate in initial and recurrent training and courses. The FAA also recognizes employers who take a proactive role in training their work forces and offers awards based on training completed within one calendar year.

West Star Aviation provides a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services at its facilities in Grand Junction, Aspen and Denver as well as in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. 

The company has ranked for seven consecutive years as the top MRO services provider in a survey conducted for Professional Pilot magazine. For additional information, call (800) 922-2421 or visit the website located at www.weststaraviation.com.