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West Star Aviation, Inc. recently announced Trevor Frase has joined their team as Maintenance Manager at their Dallas Love Field (DAL) location. With over 14 years of experience in the aviation industry, Trevor has an extensive background in quality assurance, fleet management, and all requirements within Part 135 Certificate Operations. Before joining West Star, Trevor […]

East Alton, IL, September 13, 2011 – West Star Aviation recently announced Julie Anderson and Tim Johnson will join their team as Regional Sales Managers. Julie will be responsible for the western states including Arizona, California and Nevada, and Tim will take charge of the Upper Midwest region. In their new positions, both Julie and […]

Dallas, TX, February 28, 2011 – West Star Aviation recently welcomed the newest addition to their sales team, Dale Appleby, as Technical Sales Manager. Dale will be based in Dallas, TX. In his new position, as Technical Sales Manager, Dale will be responsible for inside sales at the Dallas facility. In addition, he will handle […]

West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Lyon to lead their International Sales activities in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. In this new role, Lyon will be responsible for selling West Star Aviation’s numerous airframe service capabilities to corporate aviation customers throughout the region. He will report to Rick […]

West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Debi Cunningham has been appointed to Director of Marketing. Debi’s role as director will be responsible for all of the marketing activities for the entire organization: NBAA show, regional trade shows, advertising, website, brochures, direct mailings, press releases, and surveys. Debi began her aviation career in […]

NEW ADDITION TO GULFSTREAM SALES FOR WEST STAR AVIATION West Star Aviation is pleased to announce a new addition to its sales team. Cheryl Galloway has joined West Star as the Gulfstream Program Sales Manager. Cheryl comes very well qualified for this position as her background includes several years of aircraft maintenance sales experience with […]

RYAN MALUTINOK NAMED AS INTERIOR/PAINT MANAGER FOR WEST STAR AVIATION West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ryan Malutinok has been appointed Interior/Paint Manager for the company effective June 23rd, 2008. Ryan’s new responsibilities will include management of paint, interior, and cabinet departments at the East Alton, IL facility. He will oversee all […]

West Star Aviation President Bob Barry Announces his Retirement Bob Barry, 67, announced that he will retire from his position as President of West Star Aviation. Bob began his career at West Star in 1992 as C.F.O. and held that position until becoming president in April 2001. He is leaving the company after delivering its […]

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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.