U.S. Coast Guard Awards
Consistent with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.’s philosophy to encourage excellence from those who fly and support its rotorcraft, the company has established two awards dedicated to honoring key achievements in U.S. Coast Guard operations.
Information specific to each award – including its criteria, levels and process for qualification – can be found by following the links below:
The Airbus Helicopters, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Flight Hour Award has been developed to recognize all crew members’ flight experience in the MH-65. The award is based on hours flown in the HH-65 and qualifiying crew members receive an award pin, a patch and certificate for each level reached.
Eligible crew members include pilot, co-pilot, flight mechanic and rescue swimmer.
Award Criteria
Award Levels
HOURS FLOWS | AWARD LEVEL |
500 | Bronze |
1.000 | Sapphire |
1.500 | Ruby |
2.500 | Emerald |
3.500 | Diamond |
5.000 | Gold |
Entries should be submitted directly to karla.newman@airbus.com
The Airbus Helicopters, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance Technician Award has been developed to recognize the experience and responsibility level of those who keep the U.S. Coast Guard fleet flying. The award is based on a number of factors, which contribute to the overall experience a Maintenance Technician gains. Qualifying Maintenance Technicians receive a recognition medallion for their tool box or roll away for each level reached.
Award Criteria
For each full year of experience maintaining the MH-65 helicopter add: | 1 year |
Those who serve (or have served) as a primary QA add: | 1 year |
Those who are (or have been) a Maintenance Control Chief add: | 1 year |
Award Levels
5 Years - Airbus Helicopters Certified Technician
10 Years - Airbus Helicopters Senior Technician
15 Years - Airbus Helicopters Master Technician
25 Years - Airbus Helicopters Distinguished Technician
Entries should be submitted directly to karla.newman@airbus.com
If you have any questions; please email at karla.newman@airbus.com or call +1-972-641-3402.