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Month: September 2007

West Star Aviation Inc. Completes First Universal 5-Tube EFI-890R System Upgrade in a Falcon 50 Aircraft The West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the installation and certification of the first 5-Tube Universal EFI-890R Advanced Flight Display in a Falcon 50 aircraft. The installation is an enhanced upgrade to the previous 4-Tube systems that […]

West Star Aviation, Inc. Performs First 30 Year CPCP Inspection on Falcon 50 West Star Aviation, Inc., formerly Premier Air Center, is currently performing one of the first, 30-Year Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) inspections on a Falcon 50. The East Alton, Illinois location is completing the CPCP inspection on Falcon 50, s/n 088 combined […]

New STC provides significant increase in speed, range and climb coupled with lower fuel burn to bring top value to legendary business jet Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Illinois, a joint venture between West Star Aviation, Inc. and Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc. will publicly display for the first time its 50Dash4 Performance Upgrade for the […]

West Star Aviation Inc. Expands Dallas Love Field Facility In order to meet the growing demand of Cessna Citation, Hawker, Beechjet, King Air, Falcon and Learjet aircraft maintenance and avionics services/installations in the Southwest Region, West Star Aviation, Inc. will expand its Dallas facility. The facility will expand its current 42,000 square feet of hangars, […]

West Star Aviation, Inc. Announces Facility Upgrades Continuing with an aggressive strategic growth plan, West Star Aviation, Inc., formerly Premier Air Center, has recently completed several renovations and improvement projects to their East Alton, Illinois facility. The multi-million dollar expansion and improvement project includes a new state of the art paint facility, new mixed-use shop […]

West Star Aviation, Inc Opens New 78,000 Sq. Ft. Hangar Complex The West Star Aviation, Inc. facility located in Grand Junction, Colorado has just completed a major expansion project with the construction of a new hangar complex. The new hangar complex totals 78,000 square feet, which comprise a 40,000-square foot hangar and a 38,000-square foot, […]

NetJets Names West Star Aviation Inc. FBO of the Year West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that NetJets recognized the West Star Aviation, Inc. Grand Junction, Colorado location as the FBO of the Year at their annual NetJets supplier conference. Teresa Garner, FBO Manager for West Star Aviation, Inc. was on hand to […]

West Star Aviation Inc. Gearing Up For Conquest II Expanded Inspection Program In response to recent significant changes to the Cessna Conquest II maintenance manual incorporated in June of this year, West Star Aviation Inc.’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility is making significant investments in tooling, hiring personnel, and allocating more hangar space in an effort […]

Premier/West Star Announces Name Change Premier/West Star is pleased to announce that it is changing its name to better represent the combined capability, talents and expertise that the company provides. Effective immediately, Premier/West Star and all affiliated locations and businesses will be named West Star Aviation, Inc. On December 31, 2004 Premier Air Center, a […]

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RSM, Mid Atlantic

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Contact Us

WSAA will be piloted at the East Alton, IL facility with the first round of apprentices anticipated to start in January 2024. For more information on West Star Aviation employment or WSAA apprentice selection criteria, please visit www.weststaraviation.com/careers or contact Katie Johnson (katiejohnson@wsa.aero) or Dave Lagermann (dlagermann@wsa.aero).

Application & Selection Process

Before applying, please be aware of the standards of conduct for employment with West Star along with the strict requirements below while attending WSAA.

  • Working in Aviation requires a commit to being drug-free.  Pre-employment drug testing along with random and reasonable suspicion testing is required for all companies employing people working in safety sensitive positions. The position you are considering applying for is safety sensitive.  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.  If you pass, you must remain drug-free during employment, failing a random or reasonable suspicion test may result in termination of employment.  Please note: marijuana is legal in certain states however the FAA follows Federal law where marijuana is illegal.  This means testing positive for marijuana, or any other illegal drug, will prevent you from working in Aviation. 
  • The first 7.5 months will follow a strict schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm (breaks and meal periods provided). 
  • The expectation is to arrive inside the learning center and clocked in at 7:00am.
  • While attending WSAA, no more than 4 hours a week can be missed.  Extenuating medical circumstances will be given full consideration with supporting documentation.
  • WSAA follows an FAA approved curriculum which has certain requirements including attendance. 
  • Testing for the FAA license at the conclusion of WSAA is required, along with passing.  Two opportunities to test will be provided, if needed.  Employment may terminate if the FAA license is not obtained.
  • Candidates will be contacted to complete pre-screening assessments and questionnaires. 
  • Qualified candidates will be contacted in late November and scheduled for a tour and interview with Hiring Managers at West Star Aviation in East Alton, IL.
  • To be qualified, candidates must pass the pre-screening process along with submitting a negative DOT drug test result.
  • Finalists will be selected after onsite interviews. Job offers will be extended in mid-December with a start date of January 9, 2024.
  • Pay while learning in the Academy will be $20 per hour.  Upon successfully graduating and obtaining your FAA license, pay will increase to $27 per hour.