West Star Aviation has received the Federal Aviation Administration Diamond Award of Excellence for 2022 for its operations in Grand Junction and elsewhere.

The FAA Diamond Award honors employers and technicians that initiate and sustain training programs. To qualify for the award, all of the 1,041 aviation maintenance technicians at West Star had to participate in specialized training that included aircraft systems, aviation regulations, FAA rules, safety and technical knowledge. The technicians also had to complete at least 12 hours of FAA training.

“Each year the qualifications of this program become more rigorous to achieve, but our technicians have met those challenges. And it’s an honor to recognized their continued hard work and overall accomplishments,” said Jim Rankin, chief executive officer of West Star. “This award also lets our customers know that West Star employs quality aircraft technicians that take pride in their work and achievements.”

West Star Aviation offers a range of services that include the maintenance and repair of airframes, engines and avionics as well as painting and interior refurbishments. In addition to Grand Junction and Denver, the company operates facilities in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. West Star has ranked as the top maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider for eight consecutive years in an annual survey conducted for Professional Pilot magazine.

For more information about West Star Aviation, visit the website at www.weststaraviation.com.