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Month: June 2023

West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility was recently named as an Authorized API Winglet Installation Center for Falcon Aircraft. Specific models include F50, F900 and F2000 series aircraft. The company’s East Alton, IL (ALN) and Grand Junction, CO (GJT) locations were already Authorized Installation Centers for API on the same models. The addition of […]

Todd Pogue

West Star is pleased to announce a new Director for Bombardier at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Pogue will continue to grow the Bombardier Challenger and Global series aircraft maintenance programs while overseeing hangar operations, including scheduling, safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Pogue has over 30 years of aviation experience with an extensive background […]

Anthony Irwin

West Star is pleased to announce that Anthony Irwin is the new Embraer Program Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Anthony has over 31 years of experience in aviation, previously working at Embraer and the Embraer Net Jets Phenom 300 program. He served in the US Army for 13 years as a helicopter crew […]

GV / G550 Operators

GV and G550 operators should be aware that when their 24-month Elevator Drive Rod Lubrication CMP 273019 Task becomes due that it should be planned for in conjunction with a larger inspection or other maintenance event.    This is due to the extensive tail section accessing necessary to complete the task.  Also, operators can minimize […]

West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga, TN facility was recently named as an Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) Authorized Winglet Installation Center for Falcon Aircraft.  Specific models include F50, F900 and F2000 series aircraft. The company’s East Alton, IL (ALN) and Grand Junction, CO (GJT) locations were already Authorized Installation Centers for API on the same models.  The addition of […]

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.