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Month: February 2022

West Star is pleased to announce plans for major facility expansion at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) in order to keep pace with customer demand. The Grand Junction, Colorado facility is planning a new 40,000 sq. ft. hangar with an additional 35,000 sq. ft. of shop and office space. The shop space will include a […]

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Leonard Lentz as Aviation Technical Trainer at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) location. In his new role he will develop a training culture for technicians that promote professional growth and success. The program will focus on initiatives related to technical training, development, mentoring and career advancement, […]

Randy Cissell

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Randy Cissell has accepted the position of Project Manager at their Perryville, MO (PCD) facility. Randy has several years’ experience, previously working for West Star on the AOG team and prior to that at Midcoast. He has his FAA pilot’s license with commercial and multiple engine ratings, […]

AVANT Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Star Aviation Holdings, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired a robust inventory of Dassault Falcon 900EX parts and ground support equipment. Highlights of some of the available parts include rotable parts, wheels, starter generator, fire bottles and much more. Ground support equipment is […]

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce it has been awarded the 2021 FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for completing specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules at all five of their satellite facilities; in Denver, CO (APA), Chicago, IL (PWK), Houston, TX (CXO), Minneapolis, MN (MSP) and Aspen, CO (ASE). This […]

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that four of their main, full-services locations of Chattanooga, TN (CHA), Grand Junction, CO (GJT), Perryville, MO (PCD) and East Alton, IL (ALN) have been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for completing AMT specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules. This is the […]

ServiceEdge

Making Access To Expertise Easy West Star Aviation successfully launched their ServiceEdgeTM Customer Portal in 2021.  The ServiceEdge platform was jointly developed with CORRIDOR, a CAMP Systems company, to fit West Star Aviation’s discerning clientele. Owners/operators have instant access to work order quotes, job status updates and additional job approvals. Notifications will be sent via […]

Darren Nash

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Nash to Director of Quality Assurance. Nash will focus on supporting operations company-wide while working with each location to align all of the quality assurance functions. Darren has been with West Star since 2007 working within the quality assurance team in several capacities. Darren earned […]

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.