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Expertise on What You Fly – Embraer

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Backed by more than 396+ years of combined experience, West Star Aviation offers one-stop service for all your Embraer technical needs.
Factory authorized service center for Phenom 100/300, Legacy 450/500/600/650, Lineage 1000/1000E
  • Only Independent Lineage 1000/1000E Base Service Center in North America
  • Embraer Authorized Landing Gear Overhaul For Phenom 100/300
  • Avionics Installation And Repair
  • FAA-DAR On Staff
  • EEC And Warranty 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
  • Full Interior Refurbishment
  • Exterior Strip And Paint
  • Trained Technicians On All Models
  • Internationally Approved & Certified (See Website For Specifics)
  • FAA NextGen Mandated Critical Avionics Solutions Including ADS-B Out
  • In-flight Connectivity & Cabin Management System (CMS) Installations & Upgrades
Factory Authorized Engine and APU Support For:
  • Pratt & Whitney - PW500 Series
  • General Electric CF34 Series
  • Honeywell HTF 7000 Series
  • Rolls Royce AE3007 Series
  • Honeywell GTCP 30,36 Series and RE220 APU's


West Star Aviation - Where Embraer Experience Shines.
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RSM, California

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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  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.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.