The FSF Professionalism Award in Flight Safety was instituted in 1993 to recognize acts of valor performed in the line of duty. The award is given to crewmembers who, by relying on skill and quick thinking, display outstanding professional performance or service in the cause of flight safety. Recipients have included flight crewmembers whose aircraft were hijacked or lost crucial parts or systems while in flight. The award includes a hand-lettered citation.
| Recipients of the FSF Professionalism in Flight Safety Award |
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| 2011 | Capt. Richard Champion de Crespigny, Capt David Evans, Capt. Harry Wubben, First Officer, Matthew Hicks, Second Officer, Mark Johnson, and Customer Service Manager, Klaus Michael von Reth, Qantas Flight 32 |
| 2010 | No award |
| 2009 | No award |
| 2008 | No award |
| 2007 | Capt. Annette Saunders and First Officer Mitchell Merchant, NetJets |
| 2006 | No award |
| 2005 | Capt. Jim Gerrell, First Officer Jason Broadwell, Capt. Byron Smith |
| 2004 | Capt. Eric Gennotte, First Officer Steeve Michielsen and Flight Engineer Mario Rofail, DHL |
| 2003 | Capt. James K. Almlie and First Officer Mark J. Abbott, FedEx Express |
| 2002 | No award |
| 2001 | Capt. Doug Schull, First Officer Bill Duus and Second Officer Bob Mazur, Continental Airlines |
| 2000 | No award |
| 1999 | No award |
| 1998 | No award |
| 1997 | Capt. Leul Abate, Ethiopian Airlines |
| 1996 | No award |
| 1995 | No award |
| 1994 | No award |
| 1993 | Capt. Carlos Justiniano; Capt. Ed Wyer |