Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC (ATAC) announced that it has been awarded the 2025 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William “Bill” O’Brien Diamond Award of Excellence. This achievement marks the company’s 13th consecutive year receiving this honor. The award recognizes ATAC’s exemplary dedication to advancing aviation safety and unwavering commitment to continuous technician training.
“Our technicians continue to set the gold standard in the defense aircraft industry,” said Scott Stacy, Senior Vice President. “This award reflects the high caliber and professionalism of our maintenance team, and ATAC is proud to be recognized by the FAA for the 13th year in a row.”
Since the beginning, ATAC has prioritized developing safer and more efficient ways to train air and ship crews. The maintenance team, composed of highly decorated U.S. military veterans and seasoned civilian aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), is the backbone of this success.
ATAC conducts advanced flight operations from eight permanent locations and deployment sites in the continental U.S., Hawaii and the Western Pacific. The company consistently achieves 100 percent compliance with initial and recurrent AMT training requirements. To qualify for the Diamond Award, every eligible member of the maintenance team must individually earn an FAA AMT Certificate of Training (Bronze, Silver or Gold) further establishing ATAC as a leader in tactical aviation safety.
“Earning the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for the 13th consecutive year is a powerful testament to the standard our team upholds every day,” said Greg Guilfoyle, Vice President of Maintenance and Logistics. “This multi-year recognition is the direct result of our technicians’ tireless commitment to safety and precision. Whether we are supporting the Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps, ATAC remains dedicated to providing the most advanced and reliable training environments in the industry.”
