Author: Patrick Recer
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A couple of our customers have come into the ALN facility with TLMC Section 5-10-30, Chapter 5 Task #57-10-00-114* Special Detailed Inspection of the Lower Wing Plank at the Rear Spar as a due item. Per the Maintenance Planning Document, the task threshold is 5,100 landings, and the man hours outlined in the MPD is […]
West Star is pleased to announce Michael Smith as their new Program Manager for Embraer at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Michael has 14 years of aviation experience, including eight at Embraer, where he earned his A&P through OT. While working for the Embraer demonstration team, Michael also earned his IA. He attended Embry-Riddle Worldwide […]
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Rodriguez to Embraer Project Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. In his new role Rick will be responsible for Project Management for the Embraer Program. Rick has over 22 years of aviation experience, graduating with his A&P from Broward College. He’s worked in multiple […]
Operators who have been waiting for an LED solution to replace their existing incandescent navigation/position and anti-collision lights may finally have an STC option available for installation. These lights will be available for all Challenger-series CL601/CL604 and CL605 aircraft. Whelen Aerospace Technologies is in the final stages of obtaining an STC for the installation of […]
During a recent routine Document 10 Inspection on a Citation 525A (CitationJet 2), technicians noticed a raised portion of B2 Sealant at the lower skin to bulkhead seam. Upon removal of the sealant, exfoliation corrosion was found. This is a common area for corrosion to form as it is located at the lowest point in […]
West Star is pleased to announce Raymond Sharp as the new Program Manager for Citation at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Raymond’s responsibilities will include upholding regulatory, safety and quality standards. Raymond has over 25 years of aviation experience, previously with Standard Aero. Twenty-three of those years were in customer service, making him well […]
West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Timothy Freeman as the new satellite manager at their Chicago (PWK) satellite location. With more than 28 years of aviation experience, Timothy has previously held positions as a DOM and Senior ISR in the Middle East, maintenance tech supervisor at ComAir and mid-body tech at NASA. He started […]
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West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) celebrated their new AMT apprenticeship program and the first inaugural class of selected technicians with an open house at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. The new academy is the first of its kind, providing an in-house program to aspiring technicians with a full-time, paid apprenticeship in a comprehensive 7.5-month […]
