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Month: February 2021

Federal Aviation Administration

West Star Aviation has been awarded two AMT Gold Awards of Excellence for their East Alton, IL (ALN) and Grand Junction, CO (GJT) facilities along with two Diamond Award of Excellence at the Denver, CO (APA) and Perryville, MO (PCD) locations; first time awards for each facility except PCD, which was awarded for the second […]

Gulfstream IV BL6 Corrosion

We all know airframe corrosion is a serious issue. Depending on the location, identifying the presence of corrosion and repairing it can get complicated. Although not easy to spot, corrosion on BL6 must be treated and repaired per Gulfstream Engineering. This type of corrosion is most commonly found during a 24-month inspection while the inboard fuel panels are removed, and the internal wing area is examined. Depending on […]

Conquest Specific

400+ Years of Collective Conquest Experience West Star’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility is the recognized world leader in Conquest maintenance, modifications, and upgrades. Top reasons Conquest operators choose West Star Grand Junction: Conquest I and II Airframe Maintenance and Repair World leader in Conquest routine maintenance and recurrent SID inspections Aircraft broker facility of choice for comprehensive pre-purchase […]

Sharon Klose

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Sharon Klose to Director of Satellite/MRT and Engines. Since 2017 Sharon was Director of the Engine Program Development and recently took over managing the AOG/MRT teams early last year. In Sharon’s new leadership role, she will continue to further elevate the customer experience and drive the […]

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Scott Conreux as their new Financial Operations Analyst at their East Alton, IL (ALN) location. Scott has over 10 years of experience in financial and analytical roles in a variety of industries. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Southern Illinois University. Scott will be […]

Federal Aviation Administration

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce it has been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for completing specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules at their Perryville, MO (PCD) facility. This is the second year in a row that this location has been awarded this prestigious honor. This is the […]

Falcon 2000 Baggage Mod

West Star has the expertise to complete your F2000 C Inspection and add storage Our Falcon team has more than 925 years of combined experience and a total of 37 C inspections completed last year. Trust West Star Aviation for your upcoming C Inspection and any other maintenance events or modifications needed to maximize downtime.   […]

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.