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G650 Maintenance & Inspections

G650 Maintenance
G650 Maintenance

Keep West Star Aviation In Mind For G650 Maintenance & Inspections!

Just a reminder to G650 operators that West Star Aviation continues to provide a world-class alternative for maintenance and inspection services on the G650 and other Gulfstream products.

Our East Alton (ALN) Gulfstream Team just recently delivered another successful G650 project this month, after completing a 12/24/48-month maintenance event. Our Gulfstream team was able to offer a shorter downtime, saving the customer two weeks from the estimated downtime of another provider. This, as well as a 40% savings in labor costs with an estimated out the door savings of over $75K, are two HUGE reasons to consider West Star Aviation for your G650 maintenance needs!

It’s important to remember that operators do have a choice when it comes to world-class Gulfstream service and capability. West Star Aviation has experienced Gulfstream-specific teams at all four full-service locations: (ALN, GJT, PCD and CHA).

For more information on West Star Aviation’s Gulfstream maintenance capabilities, please contact one of the Gulfstream Specialists below:

Gary Freeman

Gary Freeman

Technical Sales Manager Gulfstream (GJT)
Office 970.248.5216

Michael Zeris

Michael Zeris

Technical Sales Manager Gulfstream (ALN)
Office 618.258.8865

Donnie Shealy

Donnie Shealy

Technical Sales Manager (CHA)
Cell 803.319.5109

Eric Valdes

Eric Valdes

Program Manager Gulfstream (ALN)
Office 618.258.8895

TJ Jeager

T.J. Jaeger

Program Manager Gulfstream (GJT) Office 970.248.5257

Mike Blair

Mike Blair

Gulfstream/Learjet Team Leader (GJT) Cell 970.261.1881

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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 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.