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Honda is named FAA AMT Diamond employer
By providing technical training that exceeds standard FAA requirements, Honda has equipped its maintenance team to ensure every HondaJet is flight-ready with precision and productivity, and for that it is recognised.
Honda customer service division director Luis Jimenez with FAASTeam program manager Tim Haley, Honda president and CEO Hideto Yamasaki, Honda CCO and SVP Amod Kelkar, and FAASTeam program manager Dan Kelly.
Read this story in our April 2024 printed issue.

Honda Aircraft Company is proud to announce its receipt of the AMT Employer Diamond Award of Excellence for 2023, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned this distinction. This award is the highest level in the William (Bill) O'Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards programme developed by the FAA, and recognises the exceptional knowledge and skills of Honda's maintenance team, achievements made possible through the company's extensive training programmes and an environment that promotes innovation and talent development. By providing technical training that exceeds standard FAA regulatory requirements, Honda has equipped its maintenance team to ensure every HondaJet is flight-ready with a high level of precision and productivity, reinforcing its dedication to stringent quality assurance throughout aircraft's lifecycle.

"Earning this honour for the third consecutive year is a testament to our team's dedication and hard work," says president and CEO Hideto Yamasaki. "Honda Aircraft Company has once again set a new standard in the industry. We remain dedicated to providing products and services founded on safety and a new level of outstanding quality, delivering new value to our customers."

Customer service division director Luis Jimenez adds: "At Honda Aircraft Company, providing reliable and efficient service tailored to each customer is at the core of our mission. Through innovative solutions, we ensure our team's excellence directly translates into the excellence of our products and services, embodying Honda's tradition of innovation and quality."

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