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Gogo Galileo STCs Now Available for Multiple Airframes At West Star Aviation

GOGO Galileo
GOGO Galileo

As a Gogo Authorized Dealer, West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Gogo Galileo STCs are now available on multiple airframes to include the Gulfstream G200, G280, Falcon 2000, Challenger 600, and the Phenom 300. 

These initial STCs cover the half duplex (HDX) antenna, but there will be full duplex (FDX) antenna STCs coming soon.

More airframe STCs are expected to be complete before the end of the year. Currently, West Star Aviation is developing STCs for installation on the Legacy 450, Praetor 500, Legacy 500, Praetor 600, and Praetor 650.

Gogo Galileo is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet connectivity system. The relative close distance of the satellites to earth allows for a low-latency internet connection. The FDX antenna provides 195 MBPS to aircraft and 32 MBPS from aircraft. The HDX provides 60 MBPS to aircraft and 11 MBPS from aircraft. 

The Galileo system can be installed with a standalone SCS router, SDR router, or integrated into an existing Gogo L3 or L5 system. 

 Benefits of the Gogo Galileo System:

  • 100% dedicated to business aviation
  • Use AVANCE over-the-air functionality to remotely update your AVANCE system software, manage your MIX configuration, monitor the health of your LRU, and update your IFE content
  • Advanced multi-bearer network capability
  • Powerful real-time connectivity insights and system monitoring
  • World-class cybersecurity infrastructure

West Star Aviation is currently in the process of the first installations on a G200 and a G280. With slots filling fast for other installations, please contact any of the West Star Avionics Specialists below for more information or to secure your installation date.

Aaron Berg

Aaron Berg

Technical Sales Manager Avionics (GJT)
Office 970.248.5281
aberg@wsa.aero

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez

Technical Sales Manager - Avionics
(GJT)
Office 970.644.5993
jmartinez@wsa.aero

Mike Sichmeller

Mike Sichmeller

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics
(ALN)
Office 618.258.8863
msichmeller@wsa.aero

Dwayne Chandler

Dwayne Chandler

Technical Sales Manager, Modifications
(Satellites)
Cell: 336.971.7474
dchandler@wsa.aero

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (ALN)
Office 618.258.8065
jellis@wsa.aero

Prince Davis

Prince Davis

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics
(CHA)
Office: 423.661.8900
pdavis@wsa.aero

Jeff Messmer

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager
(PCD)
Cell: 314.607.4069
jmessmer@wsa.aero

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 August 2024. For more information on West Star Aviation employment or WSAA apprentice selection criteria, please visit www.weststaraviation.com/wsaa-academy 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.