Jensen Beach, Florida, February 4, 2026: STS Line Maintenance has been awarded the FAA Diamond Award for Excellence in Safety and Training for the eighth consecutive year. It is a milestone built on consistency, discipline, and a shared belief that safety is not a campaign. It is the work.
The Diamond Award, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, recognizes organizations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to aviation safety through comprehensive, continuous training. For STS Line Maintenance, this recognition reflects years of intentional investment in people, processes, and standards that do not bend under pressure.
Every Aircraft Maintenance Technician across the STS Line Maintenance network completed the FAA’s FAAST training requirements in 2025. That level of participation does not happen by accident. It happens when leadership prioritizes training, when teams hold each other accountable, and when safety is treated as a responsibility shared by everyone, everywhere.
“This award is not about a plaque on the wall,” said Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “It represents thousands of decisions made the right way by our teams across the globe. Eight consecutive years tells a story about who we are and how seriously we take the trust placed in us by our customers and partners.”
Gary Pratt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of STS Line Maintenance, echoed that sentiment. “Our teams show up every day prepared, trained, and focused on doing the job right. This award belongs to them. It reflects their professionalism, their pride in the work, and their commitment to keeping aircraft safe and reliable.”
STS Line Maintenance currently operates 50 line maintenance stations across the United States, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, and France. From scheduled line checks to AOG response and on call maintenance support, the company delivers dependable, real world solutions that keep aircraft moving and operations running smoothly.
For more information about STS Line Maintenance and its safety driven aircraft maintenance services, visit https://www.stsaviationgroup.com.
About STS Line Maintenance:
STS Line Maintenance provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance support through a global network of stations. Services include RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non routine discrepancy resolution, AOG response, FAA and DER engineering support, and ground equipment maintenance. Every station operates with the same focus on safety, speed, and reliability.
Media Contact:
Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing, STS Aviation Group
1 800 800 2400 ext. 8521
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