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Backed by more than 1,404+ years of combined experience, West Star Aviation is a one-stop Textron Aviation Inc. Independent Authorized Service Facility for all your Cessna Citation maintenance needs.
  • All Phase Inspection Programs
  • All Inspection Document Programs
  • Avionics Installation and Repair
  • Full Interior Refurbishment
  • Exterior Strip and Paint
  • FAA-DAR On Staff
  • Warranty and ProParts Programs Administration
  • Complete In-House NDT Capabilities, Including X-Ray
  • Structural and Systems FAA-DER Engineers On Staff
  • AOG Parts/MRT Support
  • 24-Hour On Call Support
  • Trained Technicians On All Models
  • Honeywell Authorized Line Service Center - TFE731 - All Series
  • Authorized Pratt & Whitney Service Center for all JT15D Series, PW500 Series and
    PW300 Series Engines
  • Authorized Williams Service Center
  • Honeywell Authorized Line Service Center - All APU Series
West Star Aviation - Where Citation Experience Shines.
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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  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.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.