Author: Patrick Recer
West Star continues to focus on customer service, ensuring nationwide AOG/MRT coverage, recently adding services in the Atlanta, GA (PDK) and Tampa, FL (TPA) areas for additional support. The teams are available 24/7, providing you the dedication and commitment to get you back in the air as quickly as possible. With our vast range of […]
West Star is pleased to announce Jeffrey (Jeff) Sneden has accepted the position of Quality Assurance Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Jeff has over 37 years of aviation experience, including 25 years in Quality Assurance, with previous positions held at Miller Aviation, Flight Options and Embraer. He also holds an A&P and IA […]
West Star Aviation has been granted approval for their Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program by the United States Department of Labor as a registered program in Illinois. Currently there are 37 apprentice AMTs, of which 73% are based in the Alton, IL (ALN) location. Moving forward, this allows West Star to be eligible for state […]
West Star has practically doubled the size of their AOG/MRT crews within the past year, while also offering services to special events including the big game in Miami and WM golf event in Scottsdale. West Star continues to focus on customer service, ensuring nationwide coverage for all their new and existing customers, recently adding services […]
West Star is pleased to announce the placement of LaLaina Doudna as Project Manager at their Chattanoogna, TN (CHA) location. LaLaina brings more than 22 years of aviation experience in rotary and fixed wing aircraft. She is a U.S. Army Veteran, has her A&P license, holds Inspector Authorization (IA) privileges, as well as being a […]
West Star is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary A. Schandl as Director of Quality Assurance for all West Star facilities. Gary has over 45 years of aviation experience with the majority being in quality, while previously holding positions at Midcoast/Jet Aviation. He holds his A&P license, IA (Inspector Authorizations) license and has served […]
West Star Aviation is pleased to welcome Walt Marcy to the Grand Junction, CO (GJT) team as the Avionics Technical Sales Manager. Walt brings more than 40 years of aviation experience to West Star, and previously served on the boards at Collins Aerospace, Honeywell and Gogo. Walt received his Bachelor of Science degree from Metropolitan […]
West Star is pleased to announce Tommi Krell has assumed leadership for marketing the component repair business units, Dallas Aeronautical Services, Flite Components and Avant Aerospace. (Avant Aerospace LLC, Dallas Aeronautical Services, LLC (DAS), and FLITE Components, LLC are wholly owned subsidiaries of West Star Aviation Holdings, LLC.) Tommi will continue to maintain responsibility for […]
West Star is pleased to announce they have received ANAC Brazil Authorization to perform maintenance inspections and repairs on Brazilian registered aircraft at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) location. “This certification extends our world-class aircraft MRO services to Brazilian aircraft operators at our ALN facility,” stated Santiago Carol, Regional Sales Manager, Latin America. This authorization […]
West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that the Perryville (PCD) location has been recently awarded their FAA Repair Station Air Agency certificate. The team had been working diligently over the past 18 months to complete the requirements put forth by the Federal Aviation Regulation Agency. The Part 145 certification allows Perryville to complete maintenance, […]
