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Expands Chattanooga Gulfstream Team

Chattanooga Gulfstream Team
Chattanooga Gulfstream Team

As a full-service location, West Star Chattanooga (CHA) has again expanded their Gulfstream Team from 8 to more than 20 FAA and factory trained technicians, with an average of 11.5 years of experience in 2021! Five of these technicians are classified as Gulfstream Master Techs who came from Gulfstream in either large cabin or mid cabin airframes specialties.

Our CHA Gulfstream Team is experienced on G100/G150/G200/G280/GIV/GV/G450/550 and even G650 aircraft.   Highlights Include:

  • Performed 16C inspections on G200s 
  • 1st G150 scheduled this Fall for 16C inspection
  • Capabilities to complete the tail migration SB on the G200 (horizontal tail removed for repairs) 
  • Experienced on all major inspections on Large Cabin aircraft, including 16C inspections on GIV/GV, with first G450 coming this fall 
  • Avionics upgrades and interior modification capabilities
  • Full capabilities for prepurchase inspections for all models

West Star is a truly a one stop shop for your Gulfstream needs as we are committed to continually adding specific expertise for the airframes you fly. This explains why West Star Aviation has quickly become the service center of choice for many operators today.

Over the last 10 years, West Star’s Gulfstream Program has

  • 446,850 + hours of completed airframe maintenance
  • 51 + years of verifiable, hands-on experience technicians
  • 897 + successful deliveries

All four full-service facilities – ALN, GJT, CHA and PCD feature dedicated Gulfstream Teams to meet your every need.  For more information on these services and more, please contact one of the specialists below: 

Michael Zeris

Michael Zeris

Technical Sales Manager Gulfstream (ALN)

Office 618.258.8865
mzeris@wsa.aero

Gary Freeman

Gary Freeman

Technical Sales Manager Gulfstream (GJT)

Office 970.248.5216
gfreeman@wsa.aero

Donnie Shealy

Donnie Shealy

Technical Sales Manager (CHA)

Cell 803.319.5109
dshealy@wsa.aero

Larry Marler

Larry Marler

Technical Sales Manager (CHA)
423.598.1578
lmarler@wsa.aero

Jeff Messmer

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager (PCD)
314.607.4069
jmessmer@wsa.aero

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RSM, California

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

Mark Daniels
Tim Cane
Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

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.