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Embraer Flight Testing
Supports Embraer Flight Testing Team At East Alton Facility

Supports Embraer Flight Testing Team At East Alton Facility

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March 16, 2023
Phenom 100 & 300
Phenom 100 & 300  Exhaust Pipe Corrosion

Phenom 100 & 300  Exhaust Pipe Corrosion

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February 28, 2023
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Your Guide To High Speed Broadband Solutions at West Star Aviation

Your Guide To High Speed Broadband Solutions at West Star Aviation

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November 15, 2022
Flight Control Trim Tab Inspections
Attention Phenom 300 Operators: Flight Control Trim Tab Inspections

Attention Phenom 300 Operators: Flight Control Trim Tab Inspections

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October 11, 2022
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West Star Continues Successful Focus On A&P Apprenticeships

West Star Continues Successful Focus On A&P Apprenticeships

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October 11, 2022
Protect Your Aircraft
How To Protect Your Aircraft Investment AND Make It Look Extraordinary

How To Protect Your Aircraft Investment AND Make It Look Extraordinary

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August 4, 2022

Expands Chattanooga, TN Facility with Dedicated Embraer Support Facility

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July 26, 2022
Exterior Paint
Tips for Taking Care of Your New Exterior Paint. 

Tips for Taking Care of Your New Exterior Paint. 

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June 23, 2022
Embraer Legacy 600/650 24-month Inspections
How To Reduce Downtime on Embraer Legacy 600/650 24-month Inspections

How To Reduce Downtime on Embraer Legacy 600/650 24-month Inspections

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June 17, 2022
Embraer Legacy 450/500 Thrust Reverser Corrosion
Embraer Legacy 450/500 Thrust Reverser Corrosion:

Embraer Legacy 450/500 Thrust Reverser Corrosion:

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June 7, 2022
Honeywell ending Navigation Database service
Honeywell ending Navigation Database service and support for non 6.1 software. 

Honeywell ending Navigation Database service and support for non 6.1 software. 

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May 10, 2022
Embraer Operators
Embraer Operators:  Service Bulletin Alert – Update To Structural Repair Manual

Embraer Operators:  Service Bulletin Alert – Update To Structural Repair Manual

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March 30, 2022
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RSM, Central

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RSM, Northeast

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RSM, Canada

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RSM, South

210.284.4990
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RSM, Florida

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Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

618.610.3081
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RSM, Latin America

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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.