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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE C-37 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT PROGRAM RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD FROM FAA
Group Recognized For Consistent Participation In Maintenance Training Program
SAVANNAH, Ga., November 11, 2009 — The Gulfstream Aerospace/U.S. Army C-37 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., recently received the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Special Recognition Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The award recognizes employers that have had at least five consecutive years of 100 percent participation in the FAA’s AMT training program. The CLS Program at Andrews has maintained 100 percent participation for the past seven years.
“We are very proud of our CLS employees,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support. “This award reflects their dedication and underscores our commitment to safety.”
The AMT Awards Program was established in 1991 to recognize FAA-certified aviation mechanics and their employers for participating in supplemental aviation maintenance training and other continuing-education courses. Examples of approved training include FAA and industry training seminars, and on-the-job technical training or college-level courses in mathematics, science or management.
The C-37 is the military version of the Gulfstream GV or G550 business jet. The 13-person Maryland-based CLS staff supports the daily flight operations for U.S. Army senior leadership by maintaining two C-37A aircraft (GV) and one C-37B (G550) aircraft.
Nearly 60 Gulfstream aircraft are in service with the U.S. government, including 19 C-37s that are part of the Executive Transport fleet. On a typical mission, the aircraft flies at least 5,500 nautical miles without refueling, carrying senior military leaders, U.S. Cabinet secretaries or congressional delegations on official government business.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced some 1,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200®; the new large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G250®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350®; the large-cabin, long-range G450®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550® and the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650®. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs approximately 9,000 people at seven major locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.gd.com.
