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West Star Gulfstream Team

I wanted to thank you for the excellent support you and your team extended to Sedgwick this week while assisting with our aircraft discrepancy. This visit was once again the reason that I have entrusted the care of the aircraft in my control to West Star Aviation and their talented professionals.

For the past 20+ years your organization has assisted with too many projects to list, to include: Paint, interior, major avionics refurbishments, and major airframe and engine inspections to just name a few. The most recent visit though, was an example of why I am so impressed and committed to your organization.

When we first talked about the problem my aircraft was experiencing, the thought of a deadhead trip to ALN was hypothetical at best. Throughout the course of events over the next 24 hours we became convinced that we would need some help to diagnose and fix the discrepancy. On our follow-up call early the next morning, you and your team had gone ahead and prepped for our arrival with nothing more than our original and very brief discussion. Your team was ready for our aircraft, and upon arrival proceeded to diagnose and fix the discrepancy, and we were on our way the following afternoon. Our aircraft was able to join its very aggressive schedule, and not inconvenience our passengers whatsoever.

My sincerest thanks, once again to you and the individuals at West Star Aviation.


Gulfstream Maintenance Services

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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.