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50Dash4 Upgrade for Falcon 50 Aircraft Displayed at 2007 NBAA Convention.

New STC provides significant increase in speed, range and climb coupled with lower fuel burn to bring top value to legendary business jet Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Illinois, a joint venture between West Star Aviation, Inc. and Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc. will publicly display for the first time its 50Dash4 Performance Upgrade for the […]

Announces Facility Upgrades

West Star Aviation, Inc. Announces Facility Upgrades Continuing with an aggressive strategic growth plan, West Star Aviation, Inc., formerly Premier Air Center, has recently completed several renovations and improvement projects to their East Alton, Illinois facility. The multi-million dollar expansion and improvement project includes a new state of the art paint facility, new mixed-use shop […]

Opens New 78,000 Sq. Ft. Hangar Complex

West Star Aviation, Inc Opens New 78,000 Sq. Ft. Hangar Complex The West Star Aviation, Inc. facility located in Grand Junction, Colorado has just completed a major expansion project with the construction of a new hangar complex. The new hangar complex totals 78,000 square feet, which comprise a 40,000-square foot hangar and a 38,000-square foot, […]

NetJets Names West Star Aviation Inc. FBO of the Year

NetJets Names West Star Aviation Inc. FBO of the Year West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that NetJets recognized the West Star Aviation, Inc. Grand Junction, Colorado location as the FBO of the Year at their annual NetJets supplier conference. Teresa Garner, FBO Manager for West Star Aviation, Inc. was on hand to […]

Gearing Up For Conquest II Expanded Inspection Program

West Star Aviation Inc. Gearing Up For Conquest II Expanded Inspection Program In response to recent significant changes to the Cessna Conquest II maintenance manual incorporated in June of this year, West Star Aviation Inc.’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility is making significant investments in tooling, hiring personnel, and allocating more hangar space in an effort […]

West Star Aviation Named Honeywell APU 36-100 and 36-150 Line Service Center

West Star Receives Honeywell APU 36-100 and 36-150 Line Service Center Designation Premier Air Center | West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Honeywell has designated the company an APU 36-100 and APU 36-150 Line Service Center. This permits the Grand Junction, Colorado facility to perform routine maintenance, warranty work, MSP claims, service bulletins, […]

West Star Aviation Receives GE CF34 Service Center Approval

GE Designates West Star a Member of the CF34 Service Center Network Premier Air Center | West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that GE Aviation has designated the company as a member of the GE CF34 Service Center Network. This permits the Grand Junction, Colorado facility to perform warranty labor and CF34 maintenance up […]

Raisbeck’s ZR LITE System FAA Certification now includes West Star Aviation’s RVSM System

Raisbeck’s ZR LITE System FAA Certification now includes West Star Aviation’s RVSM System Raisbeck Engineering announced that its ZR LITE Performance System for the Learjet 35/36 fleet has been FAA-approved with West Star Aviation’s RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) System. The Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker and Mark IV have long been RVSMapproved with the initial […]

West Star Aviation President Bob Barry Announces his Retirement

West Star Aviation President Bob Barry Announces his Retirement Bob Barry, 67, announced that he will retire from his position as President of West Star Aviation. Bob began his career at West Star in 1992 as C.F.O. and held that position until becoming president in April 2001. He is leaving the company after delivering its […]

West Star Completes 100th Learjet 30-series RVSM Installation

West Star Completes 100th Learjet 30-series RVSM Installation West Star Aviation, Inc. has completed the 100th installation of its Learjet 30-series RVSM solution. Of those, 87 were completed at West Star’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility. The remaining were completed at authorized installation facilities in various locations across the country. According to the FAA RVSM Approval […]

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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.