Spirit Wins Top FAA Honor for Safety Training

Spirit Airlines was recognized with the Diamond Award of Excellence by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this February. It's the FAA's most prestigious recognition for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) and highlights the carrier's focus on safety training.

"We put the safety of our guests and each other at the forefront of everything we do, and receiving this recognition for the seventh year in a row is a testament to that commitment," said John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Spirit Airlines. "We're incredibly proud of our dedicated Spirit Family whose expertise and hard work ensure we continue to uphold the highest safety standards across our operation."

Spirit's participation in the FAA's AMT Award Program ensures that 100 percent of the airline's maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. Every eligible maintenance technician passed specialized, continuous training in aviation maintenance, regulations, and FAA rules annually to qualify for the award.