Month: March 2023
A Learjet 45 had its winglet damaged while being moved by the line crew in Fairbanks, AL. The right-hand winglet was towed into the hangar door. The customer removed the damaged winglet and attempted to install a used unit. The used winglet’s attachment hole pattern did not match and was deemed not usable. The customer […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Norman Hunt to Avionics Technical Representative at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Norm has over 35 years of experience, previously serving in the U.S. Navy as well as working at American Electronic Laboratories, Midcoast and Gulfstream. Norm has been with West Star since 2016 in […]
West Star Aviation’s ALN facility is proud to have recently played an integral role in a 30-day flight test campaign for the Embraer Flight Test Team. The team, tasked with flight testing and analysis of SENS4ICE, a new approach of hybridization of different ice detection techniques, needed a facility to conduct flight testing, data capture […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Job Jolly to dual role of Director of Regional Sales and while also continuing to serve as Regional Sales Manager (West). Rob joined West Star Aviation in 2016 and previously held regional sales manager positions at other leading aviation companies. Rob will be responsible for planning […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of George Laiten to the Director of Bombardier Business Development at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. George will focus on new business opportunities with customers, vendors and OEMs while collaborating across departments and sites to identify key enhancements and solutions for our valued customers. Since 2011, […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Madelyn Pagano Pierce to Interior and Paint Designer at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Madelyn has over 15 years of aviation experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Interior design from Missouri State University. “Madelyn excels at bringing each customer a unique experience with all our […]
West Star is pleased to announce Tim Whitehead as the new Falcon Project Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Tim has over 12 years of experience in aviation with Boeing with roles as Assembly Mechanic, inspector and Manufacturing/Operations Manager. Tim has his master’s and bachelor’s degree from McKendree University and his Associates of […]
