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Month: March 2025

Exterior Paint

When it comes to paint schemes and paint refurbishments, at West Star Aviation, the sky is the limit.  Traditionally, because of personal taste, the investment potential and/or resale values, a lot of customers tend to lean toward a more conservative design and go with a base white with a couple stripes. However, every now and […]

west star awarded top gogo dealer for 2024

East Alton, IL – March 20, 2024 – West Star Aviation proudly announces that it has been recognized as a top dealer for Gogo at the 68th Annual AEA International Convention and Expo held in Phoenix, Arizona this week. This prestigious award underscores West Star Aviation’s commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions in business aviation, […]

Aircraft Interiors

West Star Aviation has made significant enhancements to its paint and interior design studio at the East Alton, IL (ALN) facility, ensuring that it matches the excellence already achieved at their Chattanooga and Grand Junction locations. This redesign aims to create an inviting atmosphere that encourages clients to engage deeply with West Star’s talented Design […]

GRAND JUNCTION, CO — March 11, 2025 – West Star Aviation is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its expansion at the Grand Junction (GJT) Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marked the beginning of construction on a new hangar. This expansion will add 40,000 square feet of […]

Engine Data Gateway

Honeywell’s new Special Program No. 28 for its AS907-3-1E/HTF7500E engines is now available for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators who are MSP and MSP Gold customers with the Honeywell Ensemble. Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 operators now have an option that allows them to download engine data wirelessly rather than using a laptop. The aircraft mounted […]

Starlink

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that the Starlink Aviation system is now available for Challenger 600 Series model aircraft via STC. The Starlink Aviation system consists of an Aero Terminal (antenna), power supply, and a single 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz wireless access point. This STC, recently completed by Nextant Aerospace, includes […]

Mark White

RSM, California

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

Mark Daniels
Tim Cane
Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

Contact Us

WSAA will be piloted at the East Alton, IL facility with the first round of apprentices anticipated to start in August 2024. For more information on West Star Aviation employment or WSAA apprentice selection criteria, please visit www.weststaraviation.com/wsaa-academy 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.