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Breast Cancer Awareness Custom Paint Job Delivery

Breast Cancer Awareness

Grand Junction Custom Paint Fire Truck

West Star Aviation recently completed a custom paint job on a fire truck for the Grand Junction and Mesa County Fire Departments to further promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The paint job was completed at West Star’s 25,000 square foot paint facility at their Grand Junction (GJT) location, where the fire truck was painted the signature pink associated with breast cancer awareness. West Star completed the job as a donation to the cause.

Last year, the Grand Junction fire department wore pink shirts throughout the month of October to bring awareness for fighting all types of cancer. This year, an additional 11 fire departments in Mesa County, and the pink fire truck named “Delaney” have joined the cause. The fire truck was named after a local girl who is fighting cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Grand Junction Fire Truck on Display

“Giving back to the community is really important at West Star, so we were thrilled to participate in this project,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager, West Star Aviation (GJT). “We worked with a great group of local companies to bring this fire truck back to life and we are very pleased with the outcome.”

The fire truck was put on display at the local farmers market where it was used to sell pink t-shirts to further promote the cause. The fire truck will also be used in local parades. The back of the fire truck features the logos of all of the companies that participated in the project, including the West Star logo.

To learn more about the Grand Junction Fire Department and all of their community outreach, visit http://www.gjcity.org/FireDepartment.aspx.

Breast Cancer Awareness Custom Paint Job

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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.