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Expands Chattanooga Gulfstream Team

Chattanooga Gulfstream Team

As a full-service location, West Star Chattanooga (CHA) has again expanded their Gulfstream Team from 8 to more than 20 FAA and factory trained technicians, with an average of 11.5 years of experience in 2021! Five of these technicians are classified as Gulfstream Master Techs who came from Gulfstream in either large cabin or mid […]

The Global Express 240-Month Inspection – Why You Should Plan Well In Advance

The Global Express 240-Month Inspection

The 240-Month inspection for the Bombardier Global Express series of aircraft is the most extensive and detailed inspection performed during the aircraft’s service life.  Essentially a repeat of the 120-Month inspection with full overhaul of the landing gear assemblies, this is a large maintenance event involving numerous departments requiring a detailed and specific skill set. […]

Welcomes Anthony Gaal as Financial Operations Analyst at GJT

West Star is pleased to welcome Anthony Gaal as new Financial Operations Analyst at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) facility. Anthony obtained his bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Missouri, with previous experience in the healthcare and IT fields. “Anthony brings vast financial knowledge to West Star and will be a beneficial asset […]

Announces Jim Ellis as New Avionics Technical Sales Manager (ALN)

Jim Ellis

West Star is pleased to welcome Jim Ellis as the new Avionics Technical Sales Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Jim will work directly with the avionics sales and technical teams to provide support to current and new customers. Jim has more than 26 years of avionics experience, formally serving as avionics senior […]

Promotes Mark Bozada to Bombardier Project Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Bozada to Bombardier Project Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Mark has been with West Star since 2014, moving through the AMT ranks up to a lead spot in 2019. He graduated from Linn State Technical College with his A&P license. “Mark has […]

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Perryville, MO (PCD)

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Perryville, MO (PCD)

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Chattanooga, TN (CHA)

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Chattanooga, TN (CHA)

Promotes Toliver Lasswell to Embraer Project Coordinator at ALN

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Toliver Lasswell as the new Embraer Project Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Toliver has over 10 years of aviation experience, with seven of those years spent at West Star, starting in Line Services and moving to Citation as AMT. “Toliver shows great compassion […]

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Grand Junction, CO (GJT)

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: Grand Junction, CO (GJT)

Full-Service Facility Spotlight: East Alton, IL (ALN)

Mark White

Mark White

RSM, California

469.267.9423
Gary Freeman

Gary Freeman

RSM, Southwest

970.260.0027
Carl Hefner

Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

970.261.4077
Bob Fairfield

Bob Fairfield

RSM, Central

618.512.5077
Keith Schroeder

Keith Schroeder

RSM, Midwest

920.810.3905
Dave Godo

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

618.610.0551
Chris Wilkes

Chris Wilkes

RSM, Northeast

610.937.5195
Cory Kolman

Cory Kolman

RSM, Canada

702.742.1945
Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels

RSM, South

210.284.4990
Tim Cane

Tim Cain

RSM, Florida

407.969.5365
Robbie Johnson

Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

618.610.3081
Santiago Carol

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

970.261.0492
Steve Fleeman

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

970.683.1683
Jim Woodliff

Jim woodliff

RSM, Texas

610.937.5195

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.
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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.