aircraft on ground support

24/7/365 AOG SUPPORT: 215.937.9020 | aog@wsa.aero

Author: Patrick Recer

West Star to join select group of aviation companies that hold ODA West Star Aviation recently announced they have been appointed a holder of the “Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)” by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The authorization was awarded on August 31, 2014. The ODA allows West Star to manage their own certification projects and […]

West Star Aviation is proud to announce they have been named Environmental Leadership Program Gold Leader by the Colorado Governor’s Environmental Leadership Program (ELP). This is the first time West Star has received the Gold Leader Award, but they have been recognized as a Silver Achiever three years in a row, after being first recognized […]

West Star Aviation recently announced they have opened a self serve Avgas fueling station in Grand Junction, CO (GJT). West Star celebrated the grand opening of the AvFuel self serve station in early October 2014. Customers who visit the self serve station can take advantage of competitive AvFuel pricing and all of the FBO amenities […]

West Star Aviation recently announced Embraer Authorized Service Center (ASC) expanded capabilities in Grand Junction, CO (GJT) by adding Embraer Legacy 600/650 line maintenance capabilities to their current Embraer Phenom 100/300 BASE capabilities. West Star GJT has been an Embraer ASC since July 2011. Adding line maintenance capabilities will allow West Star to increase their […]

Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) and East Alton, IL (ALN) Opening New Accessory Shops West Star Aviation recently added aircraft accessory shop capabilities at their Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) location. The new shop became fully operational in April 2014. In addition, West Star will open another all new accessory shop at their East Alton, IL (ALN) […]

The Rotary Club of East Alton, IL recently recognized West Star Aviation as their Rotary Business of the Year. Brad Lavite, incoming East Alton Rotary Club president, applauded West Star for keeping their national headquarters at St. Louis Regional Airport and adding a 47,000 square foot maintenance facility, which was dedicated on May 13, 2014. […]

West Star Aviation recently announced they have hired Ed Henry as Regional Sales Manager. Ed will be responsible for the eastern territory of the United States including:    Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Ed has over 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation, graduating from […]

West Star Aviation recently announced Terry Lutrick has joined their team as Regional Sales Manager. Terry will be responsible for assisting West Star customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona. With nearly 44 years of experience in the aviation industry, Terry received his A&P Mechanic License in 1970, and has since gained extensive experience through the […]

OPERATING A FULL SERVICE AIRCRAFT WINDOW REPAIR FACILITIES

West Star Aviation, Inc. has been named the approved aircraft window repair and replacement vendor for the C21 fleet, which consists of Learjet models 35s & 36s being utilized by the United States Air Force. West Star currently has two window repair locations at their East Alton, IL (ALN) and Grand Junction, CO (GJT) locations, […]

Robert Lawson

West Star Aviation recently announced that Robert Lawson has joined their team as Hawker Technical & Sales Support Representative at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) location. Before joining West Star, Robert worked for Hawker/Beechcraft Corp for 25 years in various roles within the Hawker Line. Most recently, Robert spent his last 15 years with Hawker […]

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.