01/23/2026
Phoenix Air Group Earns 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award
Phoenix Air Group is proud to share that we have been awarded the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the highest level of recognition offered through the HIRE Vets program and reflects the genuine commitment our company has made to employing, supporting, and retaining America’s veterans.
“I am very proud to see Phoenix Air receive this award. I myself learned to fly helicopters in the army and the skills I learned there helped me transition into the commercial aviation business that became Phoenix Air. Now Phoenix Air is in a position to help so many other veterans use the skills that they have learned in the military and help Phoenix Air provide the great aviation services that we have become known for.” – Mark Thompson
What the Award Represents
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level honor that recognizes employers for their dedication to veteran hiring and long-term career development. Earning the Platinum award means Phoenix Air Group has gone above and beyond the program’s core requirements. It acknowledges the work being done across our organization to create meaningful opportunities and foster a workplace where veterans can build lasting careers.
Why This Matters to Us
This recognition says something powerful about who we are as a company. Veterans can bring leadership, discipline, technical skills, and a deep commitment to mission accomplishment. These qualities thoroughly align with the challenging, and often high stakes work we do every day.
This award highlights Phoenix Air Group’s ongoing investment in creating a supportive environment where our veterans can thrive and build long-lasting careers with us.
Helping Us Attract More Veterans
One of the goals of the Veterans Integration Assistance Program (VIAP) is to be more attractive to veterans looking to join our workforce. This award will play a key role in helping us do that. It allows us to use the 2025 medallion for use in advertisements, solicitations, business activities to publicly demonstrate that Phoenix Air Group is a place where veterans are valued, supported, and given room to grow. For service members transitioning into civilian careers, recognition like this can make a meaningful difference in where they choose to apply and build their future.
We are honored to receive the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award and look forward to continuing our work to ensure Phoenix Air Group remains a strong and welcoming home for veterans.
