News Release
GULFSTREAM'S SAVANNAH SERVICE CENTER AWARDED FAA'S DIAMOND CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Award Recognizes Gulfstream's Commitment to Service Training
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 17, 2001 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's Savannah service center was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's Diamond Certificate of Excellence Award. The award is the agency's top honor for recognizing an organization's commitment to service training.
"Gulfstream has made a significant commitment to our service organization over the past year with a special emphasis on training," said Larry Flynn, senior vice president of aircraft services. "At our Savannah Service Center alone, we invested $2 million and nearly 80,000 man hours in training."
Individual technicians reach the Diamond Award level by receiving a minimum of 100 hours of training. Company recognition is achieved when more than 25% of eligible employees reach this training milestone.
"We are dedicated to providing the most highly trained and professional service technicians in the industry," said Flynn."We are honored that the FAA has recognized our commitment."
The award was presented by the FAA's Atlanta Flight Standards District Office.
NOTE TO EDITOR
Gulfstream, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures and markets the world's most technologically advanced intercontinental business jet aircraft. The company has produced more than 1,200 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958.
To meet the aviation needs of its customers, Gulfstream offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and new Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Shares®, Gulfstream Financial Services, Gulfstream Lease®, Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®, Gulfstream Charter Services®, Gulfstream Management Services® and Gulfstream ServiceCare®. The company employs 8,200 people at eight locations. Our website at www.gulfstream.com contains photos of Gulfstream aircraft and related information.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., has leading market positions in shipbuilding and marine systems, land and amphibious combat systems, information systems, and business aviation. The corporation employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide and has annualized sales of approximately $10 billion. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.
