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West Star Aviation Announces Expansion at their Chattanooga, TN (KCHA) Open House Celebration

Chattanooga, TN, May 24, 2016 – West Star Aviation announced they will be expanding their KCHA location to feature a full service maintenance hangar and a state-of-the-art paint facility in addition to their Grand Junction, CO and East Alton, IL locations. The announcement was made at their KCHA open house event May 16, 2016.

West Star’s Chattanooga location will begin construction on the 13 acres allocated for expansion in the fourth quarter of 2016 with anticipated completion in fourth quarter 2017.

This expansion is designed to allow West Star to create a state-of-the-art paint facility similar to what is featured at their Grand Junction, GJT location which opened in 2015. It will feature 45,000 sq. ft. of space to be able to meet all paint needs including that of Global Express, G550, and Embraer Legacy 600 .

“West Star is well-known industry wide for our specialization in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, engines, as well as inspections and major modifications. Our CHA location will continue in the state-of-the-art facility footsteps of our other locations and offer avionics installation, repair, interior and refurbishment.” said Bob Rasberry, CEO, West Star Aviation.

“Our plan to build an onsite world class paint facility gives us a third location able to handle all aspects of MRO support service for our customers. We are excited about this growth milestone and look forward to having a third one-stop maintenance shop to better serve our customers,” said Rodger Renaud, President, West Star Aviation.

Voted #1 Preferred MRO in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Professional Pilot magazine annual “Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment” (PRASE) Survey for three consecutive years, West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint and parts.

In addition to its facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; and Chattanooga, TN, West Star Aviation runs maintenance operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL and Centennial Airport in Denver, CO. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its newly remodeled East Alton and Grand Junction facilities. West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise while providing world-class customer services in all the organization’s divisions. For more information visit www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.

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WSA exectutives making the expansion announcment from left to right: Kurt Sutterer (West Star Avition Board Member), Tom Hilboldt (General Manager (PWK), Mike Durst (Co-Founder/ Executive Vice President), Bob Rasberry (CEO), Sam Haycraft (Co-Founder/Executive Vice President), Jim Swehla (Co-Founder/Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing), Rodger Renaud (President/COO)

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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.