aircraft on ground support

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

west star aviation logo

News
G650

West Star Aviation (ALN) Completes 10th 96-month Inspection on the G650 

•
June 30, 2025
west-star

West Star Aviation: Fully Prepared to Support Gogo C1 Upgrades

•
June 24, 2025
Aircraft Washes

Dry/Wet Aircraft Washes To Reduce Corrosion

•
June 16, 2025
CF34-3 Engines

Challenger 601/604/605 Operators – New Service Bulletin for CF34-3 Engines

•
June 4, 2025
west-star

West Star Aviation: Continuing Our Legacy of Service through Partnership with Greenbriar

•
May 21, 2025
Starlink System Installations

West Star Aviation – Starlink System Installations Now Approved For Challenger 300 Aircraft

•
May 20, 2025
west star aviation aviation week

Celebrating Innovation: West Star Aviation Academy Honored with Aviation Week Program Excellence Award

•
May 14, 2025
Paint & Interior

Don’t Underestimate Fresh Paint & Interior Before Listing Your Aircraft For Sale

•
May 12, 2025
Bombardier Shop

West Star Aviation–Chattanooga Adds Dedicated Challenger Hangar and Shop 

•
April 29, 2025
Baker B1045 Audio Panels

West Star Aviation Now Offering Solution for Obsolete Baker B1045 Audio Panels

•
April 28, 2025
EFB CMA-1310 Battery Swelling Issue

Attention Falcon Operators: EFB CMA-1310 Battery Swelling Issue

•
April 25, 2025
wsa-mro

Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: West Star Aviation Named #1 MRO for 2025 in PRASE Survey for the 10th Time

•
April 21, 2025
Aircraft Maintenance
STAY CONNECTED!
RECEIVE THE LATEST NEWS WITH WEST STAR AVIATION

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC, as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.

west star aviation logo

© 2024 West Star Aviation

AIR AGENCY/OPS

SPECS

STCS

Linkedin Facebook-f Youtube Twitter Instagram
ServiceEdge
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.
Apply Online
  • 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.