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  • Citation Jet Service
  • Avionics Repair and Installation
  • Overhaul & Inspections
  • Engine Maintenance
  • Paint & Interior Services
  • Cessna Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility FOR MOST CITATION MODELS.

West Star Aviation is a Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility for most Citation models. We specialize in a full line of airframe, engine, APU and avionics MRO services, parts, non-destructive testing (NDT) and component overhaul as well as full interior and exterior paint capabilities at most locations. See complete capabilities, airframe models, and other Citation services offered below.

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MODELS
  • Green FAA Authorized
  • Blue OEM Approved
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I/500     
ISP/501     
II/550     
II SP/551     
S II/550     
Bravo/550     
V/560     
Ultra/560     
Encore/560     
Encore+     
560XL     
560XLS     
560XLS+     
III/650     
VI/650     
VII/650     
X/750     
Excel/560XL     
XLS     
XLS+     
Sovereign/680     
Sovereign+     
CitationJet/525/M2     
CJ1/525     
CJ1+/525     
CJ2/525A     
CJ2+/525A     
CJ3/525B     
CJ3+     
CJ4/525C     
Mustang/510     
Latitude/680A     
AIRFRAME
  • Green FAA Authorized
  • Blue OEM Approved
  ALN GJT CHA PCD
Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility.
Some locations/models are Limited Line Maintenance (LLM) only. 		    
FAA Authorized     
All Phase Inspection Programs     
All Inspection Document Programs     
Warranty and ProParts Programs     
"Winglet Technology" Winglet Installation     
Warranty Authorized For Maintenance, Avionics, Paint & Interior     
ENGINE & APU
  • Green FAA Authorized
  • Blue OEM Approved
  ALN GJT CHA PCD
Honeywell Authorized Line Service Center - 731 - All Series     
Authorized Pratt & Whitney Service Center for all Series JT 15 Engines, 500 Series Engines and 300 Series     
Authorized Williams Service Center     
Honeywell Authorized Line Service Center - All APU Series     
AVIONICS
  • Green FAA Authorized
  • Blue OEM Approved
  ALN GJT CHA PCD
Factory Authorized RVSM Solution Installation     
FAA Class I, II, III Avionics Repair Station     
SATCOM     
GPS     
EGPWS/TAWS     
TCAS     
Flight ID     
EFIS     
ELT     
ADC Upgrades     
FMS     
Moving Map     
Flat Panel     
Comm/Nav Systems     
Computer Aided Panel Fabrication     
Cabin Info Systems     
Cabin Entertainment     
    
FAA Installation and Service for:     
Honeywell     
Collins     
Bendix/King     
AirCell     
Avidyne     
Universal     
Meggit     
    
HAPP Honeywell Avionics Protection Program     
MPP Honeywell Mechanic Protection Plan     
CASP Corporate Aircraft Service Program from Rockwell Collins     
PAINT & INTERIOR
  • Green FAA Authorized
  • Blue OEM Approved
  ALN GJT CHA PCD
Major Interior Refurbishment     
Interior Designers on Staff     

* See capabilities PDF for additional detail

Expertise on What You Fly – Citation Backed by more than 1,404+ years of combined experience, West Star Aviation is a one-stop
Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility for all your Cessna Citation maintenance needs.
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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.
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  • 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.