Heros Kajberouni Honored with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

H.E.R.O.S. Inc. announces that Heros Kajberouni, founder of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., has been awarded the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Named after Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight and the man who built and maintained the engine for the Wright brothers, this award recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary dedication to the field of aviation maintenance for 50 or more years.

The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is the FAA’s highest honor for aviation maintenance professionals. Recipients must have held an FAA mechanic certificate for at least 50 years and have spent the majority of their careers promoting safety, craftsmanship and technical skill within the aviation industry.

Heros Kajberouni’s achievement is the culmination of over 53 years of relentless commitment to excellence, quality and safety in aviation maintenance, as evidenced in the company he built. His career stands as a model of what the Charles Taylor Award symbolizes: a lifelong passion for precision and integrity.

“Today, we honor not just a man but a legacy,” said Raffi Kajberouni, president and general manager of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., during the ceremony. “My father’s dedication to aviation maintenance goes beyond skill. It is rooted in an unwavering passion for the craft, a commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety, and a belief in building something lasting. H.E.R.O.S. Inc. is a direct reflection of those values, and because of his vision, we are looking ahead to a future filled with even greater innovation and growth.

“This award is not simply a recognition of years served," Raffi continues. "It is a testament to a life’s work done with integrity, precision and heart. It is an honor for all of us at H.E.R.O.S. Inc. to be able to celebrate his remarkable journey today.”

The award presentation took place at H.E.R.O.S. Inc.’s Chandler facility and was formally conducted by Craig Tompkins and Ernie Copeland of the FAA Safety Team from the Scottsdale, AZ, office.