Maverick Helicopters has again earned the highest safety accolade in the U.S., gaining one of the industry’s top honours for aviation maintenance technicians.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) awarded the helicopter tour operator its Diamond Award of Excellence award for the 15th successive year in Nevada and Arizona, its 11th in Hawaii, and a third-year award for its operation in California.
The FAA’s Award of Excellence recognises operators who participate in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Programme, which promotes continuous training in aircraft maintenance, regulations and FAA rules.
Participating organisations can receive honours ranging from the Gold Award to the Diamond Award, with the Diamond reserved for those that meet the programme’s highest criteria.
Given only to operators who meet the FAA’s most exacting standards, the Diamond Award reinforces Maverick’s standing as a leader in aviation, consistently exceeding benchmarks for safety, performance and professionalism.
Over the past year alone, Maverick’s technicians have logged around 650 hours of training.
Duncan McCubbin, Senior Trade Account Manager, added: “Maverick continues to demonstrate excellence in safety and outstanding engineering expertise. TTM is proud to represent Maverick in the UK market, working closely with both trade and media alongside Maverick’s representatives. Maverick’s 15th consecutive FAA Award of Excellence is a clear testament to why they remain the best at what they do.”
Tim Hoffman, Director of Maintenance at Maverick Helicopters, said: “For over 30 years, Maverick has set the standard for luxury aerial experiences, combining exceptional service, highly experienced pilots, and a modern fleet of premium helicopters with an unwavering commitment to safety.
“We take immense pride in our commitment to safety and maintenance… these honours underscore that dedication, and we are grateful for the industry’s recognition of our maintenance team’s outstanding work.”
Maverick Helicopters welcomed more than 200,000 guests each year across seven destinations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
