AOG/MRT

Category: Falcon

West Star Aviation recently received FAA STC for the Falcon 50B Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 to include Engine Indication Systems (EIS). In addition, the amended STC also allows installation to existing Falcon 50B operators with existing Proline 21 major retrofit installations. The STC amendment allows for EIS installation during a new major retrofit installation […]

West Star Aviation recently installed the first Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 Upgrade on the Falcon 2000. The upgrade is now available for Pro Line 4-equipped Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft. The project was completed at the West Star Aviation East Alton, IL location. This upgrade replaces the existing Cathode Ray […]

West Star Aviation Inc. To Display Falcon 50 With 50Dash4 Performance Upgrade At EBACE 2008 West Star Aviation Inc. is pleased to announce that they will exhibit a newly completed Falcon 50 with the 50Dash4 Performance Upgrade at the EBACE 2008 Static Display. The aircraft will be in the Honeywell display space # 16 in […]

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 […]

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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  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.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.