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Expertise on What You Fly – Conquest

Conquest Specific
Conquest Specific
400+ Years of Collective Conquest Experience
 
West Star’s Grand Junction, Colorado facility is the recognized world leader in Conquest maintenance, modifications, and upgrades. Top reasons Conquest operators choose West Star Grand Junction:
 
Conquest I and II Airframe Maintenance and Repair
  • World leader in Conquest routine maintenance and recurrent SID inspections
  • Aircraft broker facility of choice for comprehensive pre-purchase inspections
  • In-house window repair, accessory overhaul, and sheet metal repairs 
  • In-house paint and interior repairs or complete refurbishment during maintenance
  • In-house avionics repair and installation during maintenance
  • Damaged aircraft retrieval and repair 
  • Huge Conquest parts inventory
  • In-house customized Conquest maintenance tracking program
 
Conquest Engine Maintenance and Repair Conquest II: 
  • Converted over 80% of the world Conquest II fleet to Dash 10 power 
  • Honeywell TPE331 Major Service Center specializing in TPE331-10N hot sections, gearbox inspections, prop strike repairs, lightning strike repairs, oil contamination inspections, bird ingestion repairs, overspeed/overtorque/overtemp inspections, and borescope inspections
  • Engine troubleshooting, field inspections & repairs, rental engine installations, and retrieval
  • Engine test stand on site to facilitate send-in TPE331 engine work 
  • 40 years experience in the art of Conquest engine computer set up and engine matching 
  • Engine overhaul vendor selection and event management
 
Conquest I:
  • Pratt & Whitney PT6A Line Service Center
  • Authorized Blackhawk XP Engine Distributor for conversion to the XP-135A engines 
  • Hot section disassembly/reassembly and components shipped to Pratt-approved facility of customer’s choice
  • Engine borescope inspections for troubleshooting and pre-purchase Technical Evaluations
  • Engine troubleshooting, field inspections and repairs, rental engine installations, and retrieval
  • Engine overhaul vendor selection and event management
 
Conquest Modifications and Upgrades
  • 441/425 aft body strakes
  • 441/425 LED and recognition lights
  • 441 Dual Master Warning mod
  • 441 Auto Ignition mod
  • 441 TPE331-10N engine installation STC
  • Garmin G600TXi Cockpit retrofits, including Conquest II RVSM for Magic and Avidyne Cockpits
  • Garmin Radio Stack Upgrades including LPV/NAV/Com, WX, XM, and Bluetooth
  • Gogo Avance L3 Internet Connectivity with Text & Talk
  • Iridium Satcom Text and Talk
  • Leading S-TEC 2100 & 3100 Autopilot installer
  • 441 RVSM STCs for Conquests with Collins APS-65 and S-TEC 2100 autopilots installed
  • McCauley and Hartzell 4-blade prop installation and vibration analysis
  • Complete in-house paint and interior refurbishment, modifications, and repairs
Russ Williams

Russ Williams

rwilliams@wsa.aero
GJT

Joe Carr

Joe Carr

jcarr@wsa.aero
GJT

Tom Modrick

Tom Modrick

tmodrick@wsa.aero
GJT

Sharon Klose

Sharon Klose

sklose@wsa.aero
ALN / GJT / CHA / PCD

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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.