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Challenger 604

Challenger 604 Upgrade: Making Cockpit & Cabin Ready For The Future At CHA

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November 17, 2023
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Williamsport, PA: Embraer Phenom 300E

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November 9, 2023
Hawker Winglets

Hawker 800XP Winglets Are Back!

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November 2, 2023
AOG Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia: Citation X

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October 26, 2023
WSAA Academy

West Star Aviation Launches In-house Academy: Improving the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pipeline

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October 20, 2023

West Star Aviation, a Portfolio Company of The Sterling Group, to Combine with Jet East,
a Gama Aviation Company

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October 17, 2023
James Davis

Announces James Davis as New Gulfstream Program Manager (ALN)

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October 12, 2023
Sean Ertz

Announces the Promotion of Sean Ertz to Technical Sales Manager (CHA)

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October 3, 2023
Charles Brooks

Announces Promotion of Charles Brooks to 2nd Shift Manager (ALN)

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September 19, 2023
Corey Boardman

Promotes Corey Boardman to Team Lead of Chattanooga Bombardier Program

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September 14, 2023
Ryan Gibbs

Promotes Gibbs to Director of Falcon Business Development

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September 12, 2023
Allen McReynolds

Names Allen McReynolds as New Chief Operating Officer

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September 8, 2023
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WSAA will be piloted at the East Alton, IL facility with the first round of apprentices anticipated to start in January 2024. For more information on West Star Aviation employment or WSAA apprentice selection criteria, please visit www.weststaraviation.com/careers 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.