West Star Minneapolis is located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), and is in close proximity to the six Minneapolis airports (MSP, FCM, ANE, STP, MIC, LVN). Originally established in 2009 as MSP Aero, it is now a part of the West Star satellite network providing aviation services to flight departments nationwide.
MSP’s satellite location offers a variety of maintenance services and avionics repairs. When necessary, satellite locations utilize resources from one of the four full service MRO facilities located at East Alton, IL (ALN), Grand Junction, CO (GJT), Chattanooga, TN (CHA), and Perryville, MO (PCD).
West Star Minneapolis is an FAA Certified Repair Station with a respected and trusted name in the aviation industry for world-class services including avionics support, airframe repair and maintenance, interiors, minor paint and window restoration on all types of aircraft from business jet to rotor wing.
With over 75 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.
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).
Before applying, please be aware of the standards of conduct for employment with West Star along with the strict requirements below while attending WSAA.