Spirit Airlines Receives FAA’s Prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence for Sixth Consecutive Year
(IN SHORT) Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has once again secured the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) highest honor for aviation maintenance technician safety, marking the sixth consecutive year of achieving the “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence.” This recognition underscores Spirit’s unwavering commitment to safety and continuous investment in training programs aimed at ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence. Through rigorous FAA-developed safety courses, all maintenance technicians undergo specialized training to uphold aviation maintenance standards, regulations, and FAA rules, reflecting Spirit’s dedication to fostering a culture of safety across its workforce. John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines, expressed gratitude to the team for their steadfast commitment to maintaining a safe airline operation, which has made this achievement possible for the past six years.
(PRESS RELEASE) MIRAMAR, Fla., 2024-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) highest distinction for aviation maintenance technician safety this year. It’s the sixth consecutive year that the airline has been awarded the “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence,” a direct result of Spirit’s continued investment in training focused on safe operations for technicians and all Team Members.
“The continued learning opportunities for our maintenance technicians help enhance their technical skills and emphasize the importance of safety in everything we do,” said John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines. “Thank you to our Team Members who prioritize operating a safe airline every day and made this recognition possible for the past six years.”
The FAA ensures that 100 percent of an airline’s maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. Every eligible maintenance technician must pass specialized, continuous training in aviation maintenance, regulations, and FAA rules annually to qualify for the award.
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SOURCE: Spirit Airlines, Inc.
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