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Month: February 2020

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Prieu as Senior Project Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Dan has more than 28 years of aviation experience with previous experience at various companies such as SAAB and Bombardier. He obtained his A&P and Private Pilot’s license from Spartan School of Aeronautics in […]

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Kasting to Human Resource Manager, Midwest region. Amber will be responsible for managing Alton, IL (ALN), and the Perryville, MO (PCD), satellite locations along with their Mobile Repair Teams (AOG/MRT). Amber has her bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology with an emphasis in Organizational Development and has […]

John Brummel

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of John Brummel to Avionics Technical Sales Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. John is a U.S. Navy veteran and has over 20 years aviation experience, starting his career as an avionics technician at Midcoast (now Jet Aviation), moving to West Star (Premier at the […]

West Star continues to focus on customer service, ensuring nationwide AOG/MRT coverage, recently adding services in the Atlanta, GA (PDK) and Tampa, FL (TPA) areas for additional support. The teams are available 24/7, providing you the dedication and commitment to get you back in the air as quickly as possible. With our vast range of […]

West Star is pleased to announce Jeffrey (Jeff) Sneden has accepted the position of Quality Assurance Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Jeff has over 37 years of aviation experience, including 25 years in Quality Assurance, with previous positions held at Miller Aviation, Flight Options and Embraer. He also holds an A&P and IA […]

West Star Aviation has been granted approval for their Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program by the United States Department of Labor as a registered program in Illinois. Currently there are 37 apprentice AMTs, of which 73% are based in the Alton, IL (ALN) location. Moving forward, this allows West Star to be eligible for state […]

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 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.