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Let The Falcon Experts at West Star Aviation Upgrade Your FCMS1 to the Collins Venue Cabin Management System 

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Operators of Falcon 7X, 900EX/LX/DX, and 2000EX/LX aircraft equipped with a Collins FCMS1 Cabin Management System now have the option of upgrading to a Collins Venue cabin management system. 

Much of the original FCMS1 system can be retained while removing the obsolete parts of the system, including the bulkhead monitors, galley touchscreen, ADB/EDIB/DDIB, A/V Distributor, and Primary/Secondary Port Controller, saving on installation labor and downtime.

The Collins Aerospace Venue System is capable of displaying high-definition content with the installation of an HDMI input panel and new widescreen Enhanced Venue Smart Monitor bulkhead displays.  The Venue comes standard with the software-based Airshow ASXi5 HD Foundation Package moving map integrated into the High-Definition A/V (HDAV) distributor. 

Also included is the Cabin Remote App Enablement, which allows the VIP full control of the cabin management system via a tablet-based application.  Each seat location will have a TC-6000 touchscreen controller for individual seat controls. 

The Collins Venue CMS is installed on more than 1,700 aircraft and is the gold standard for high-definition cabin management systems. It is a proven system with high reliability and is backed by 24/7 global support.  The system comes with a 3-year warranty with further coverage offered by CASP.  Trade-in credits are available for the removed, obsolete components of the FCMS1 system.

This upgrade is available on the following model Falcon aircraft:

  • Falcon 7X – serial number range: 030 through 171
  • Falcon 900EX/LX/DX – serial number range: 200 through 264, 621, 624
  • Falcon 2000EX/LX – serial number range: 083, 119, 167, 171, 178, 182, 194, 198, 201 through 237

Please contact any of the Technical Sales Managers listed below for more information on this upgrade or any of the other Falcon capabilities available at West Star Aviation:

Robert Peyman

Robert Peyman

Technical Sales Manager
(ALN)

Office: 618.258.8090
rpeyman@wsa.aero

Randy Miller

Randy Miller

Technical Sales Manager Challenger & Global
(GJT)
Office: 970.248.5270
rmiller@wsa.aero

Connor Mottice

Connor Mottice

Technical Sales Manager
(CHA)
Office: 423.417.2925
cmottice@wsa.aero

Jeff Messmer

Jeff Messmer

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

Dwayne Chandler

Dwayne Chandler

Technical Sales Manager, Modifications
(Satellites)
Cell: 336.971.7474
dchandler@wsa.aero

Mark White

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 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).

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.