AIRINC Receives FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award

The Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA), Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program encourages AMT employees and employers to participate aggressively in available initial and recurrent maintenance training/courses.

The AMT Awards Program is divided into two separate awards programs: one for technicians and one for employers.  A technician or employer who qualifies may receive only one of the five awards during any given year

The awards for technicians are in the form of an FAA Certificate of Training along with a distinctive tie/lapel pins issued by the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

The employer’s award is in the form of a Certificate of Excellence.

AMT Award Requirements:

1. Phase I – Bronze (total training – 6 hours)
2. Phase II – Silver (total training – 12 hours)
3. Phase III – Gold (total training – 26 hours)
4. Phase IV – Ruby (total training – 60 hours)
5. Phase V – Diamond (total training – 100 hours)

Employer Awards Requirements:

1. The Bronze Certificate of Excellence requires 5 percent of the eligible employees;
2. The Silver Certificate of Excellence requires 10 percent of the eligible employees;
3. The Gold Certificate of Excellence requires 15 percent of the eligible employees;
4. The Ruby Certificate of Excellence requires 20 percent of the eligible employees;
5. The Diamond Certificate of Excellence requires 25 percent of the eligible employees.