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Citation Sovereign Transitional Winglets Add Performance AND Value

Citation Sovereign Transitional Winglets
Citation Sovereign Transitional Winglets

As a Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility for most Citation models, West Star Aviation has extensive experience on the airframe.  This experience and expertise has also led to West Star Aviation’s ALN, GJT and CHA locations being named as an Authorized Installation Center by Winglet Technology for transitional winglets for the Citation Sovereign aircraft.  

This modification is ideal for Citation Sovereign operators looking to get the most out of their aircraft, and delivers serious benefits including increased speed at higher altitudes, improved take-off performance, reduced time to climb and increased range and payload.  

Let’s look at the numbers:

Increased speed at higher altitudes

  • 35 kts faster at FL450 / ISA temp / 28,000 lbs

Reduced time-to-climb

  • FL430 reduced from 23 to 21 minutes @ 30,775 MTOW
  • FL450 reduced from 73 to 28 minutes @ 30,775 MTOW

Higher initial flights levels

  • Direct to FL450 in 26 minutes @ 30,775 MTOW
  • Direct to FL470 in 32 minutes @ 29,100 lbs TOW

Increased range capability

  • Up to 225 NM for 1,390 lb or less payload, NBAA reserve
  • Up to 340 NM for 1,780 lb or more payload, NBAA reserve

Increased payload capability

  • Up to 85 lb payload increase for equivalent fuel load
  • Up to 915 lb payload increase for equivalent range

Increased certified weights

  • 475 lb Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) increase
  • 200 lb Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) increase

Improved climb gradient

  • Improved 2nd segment climb gradient

Reduced fuel consumption

  • Up to 8% for high speed cruise flight profiles

Reduced direct operating costs

  • Increase range reduced en-route technical stops
  • Up to 1,200 lb fuel savings per technical stop avoided

Enhanced aircraft resale value

  • Value of Transitional Winglet and GW Increase STC

Transitional Winglet Kit Details

  • FAA Certification received – August 2017
  • FAA approval 475 lb GW Increase – March 2018
  • Separate AFMS for GW increase and TOLD

The installation of the Winglet Technology transitional winglet kit can be performed at our ALN, GJT or CHA facilities.  With downtime currently running as little as 3 to 3.5 weeks, this is a relatively quick modification that delivers big benefits.  For more information on winglet installation for the Citation Sovereign or other Citation models, please contact one of the Citation specialists below:

Jerry Sheetz

Jerry Sheetz

Manager of Technical Sales (GJT)

Office 970.683.4852
jsheetz@wsa.aero

Donnie Shealy

Donnie Shealy

Technical Sales Manager Citation & Gulfstream (CHA)
Cell 803.319.5109
dshealy@wsa.aero

Kevin Hand

Kevin Hand

Technical Sales Textron/Embraer (ALN)

Office 618.258.4779
khand@wsa.aero

Larry Marler

Larry Marler

Technical Sales Manager (CHA)

Cell 423.598.1578
lmarler@wsa.aero

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Contact Us

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.
  • 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.