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Interior Refurbishment
Interior Refurbishment

The idea of considering an interior refurbishment project on any airframe can be a little intimidating.  There are a lot of details that go into the process of defining the work scope, assembling the pricing, and selecting materials.  We want to make that process easier on you, the end customer, and help you, h elp our team make this an enjoyable experience for you.  Combined with a fresh exterior paint, an interior refurbishment is the most visibly rewarding experience you will encounter in the aviation industry.  We want to try and make it as fun for you as it is for us.

Below is a summary of information you can provide to any one of our Corporate Aircraft Interior Sales Managers to help them help you define an upcoming interior work scope.

Do you need an actual proposal, or is a budgetary figure sufficient for your purposes?

  • We can typically respond with budgetary pricing for basic interiors within a day.  This would include soft goods, cabinetry re-veneer and cabinetry refinish.
  • Budgetary figures for modifications typically require a bit more research and thought and can be turned within 3 days.
  • An actual proposal for soft goods, cabinetry re-veneer, or cabinetry re-finish typically requires five (5) business days.
  • An actual proposal for modifications can require as much as fourteen (14) business days and sometimes longer, depending on vendor response times and available information.

Help us understand the aircraft’s purpose for your business.

  • Is the aircraft used primarily for personal travel, a business tool, or charter?
  • Is durability, or a wow factor a higher priority?
  • Are there amenities such as coffee service, dining service, wine storage, a mobile office, etc. that need to be considered.
  • Does the existing floorplan meet your current needs?

For a more thorough quote, we would request the following information:

  • Cockpit seat part numbers and photos of the belt tags.
  • Jump seat part numbers and photos of the belt tags.
  • Cabin seat and divan part numbers and photos of the belt tags.
  • Detailed photos showing the following:
    • Cockpit side panels (Are there leather pouches installed in the cockpit that need to be considered?  Are the storage compartments in the side ledges lined with material, or are they painted?)
    • Cockpit bulkheads (Are there pouches, or straps that need to be captured? What material covering is on the bulkheads?)
    • Condition of the existing shades in the cockpit
    • Jeppesen storage and closet areas (Are there curtains, baggage straps, etc. that need to be captured?)
    • Detailed photos of the galley drawers (Will the insides of the drawers match the new scheme, are the existing inserts appropriate for the aircraft’s mission, are the existing ice drawers and dirty dish storage sufficient for the mission?)
    • Galley sink condition
    • Entry curtain and steps
    • Entertainment cabinet layout
    • Overall cabin layout
    • Are there any items, such as magazine racks, or doghouse cabinets mounted on the bulkheads that might have soft good coverings that need to be considered?  Are there side ledge storage compartments that are either lined with laminate, or a fabric covering that will need to be changed?
    • Aft lavatory commode and bulkhead coverings (Is there mirror, or a fabric covering on the aft side of the cabin to lavatory door, or on any of the bulkheads that will need to be changed?  Are there storage areas that are either painted, or lined with material that will need to be changed?)
    • Aft lavatory sink
    • Baggage compartment to include webbing, baggage flaps, stair tread, or additional storage.
    • Detailed photos of any woodwork discrepancies you have noticed.  Please keep in mind that often until the woodwork finish is removed from a monument, even our technicians with years of experience and a trained eye, cannot identify hidden damage.
    • For any modification proposal requests, the best way for West Star Aviation to provide the most accurate proposal is through an aircraft survey.  We realize this is not always feasible.  We are always happy to provide an estimate when the opportunity to review the aircraft does not exist.

The above provides you with a good foundation and an understanding of the information we will need from the aircraft to provide you with an accurate work scope and pricing.  

It would be our pleasure to share the experience of defining an interior work scope to suit your needs.  For more information, please contact any one of our Corporate Aircraft Interior Sales Managers below.

Julie Timmons

Julie Timmons

Aircraft Interior Sales Manager (ALN)
618-610-6945 jtimmons@wsa.aero

George Euler

George Euler

Aircraft Interior Sales Manager (GJT)
970-248-5294
geuler@wsa.aero

Samantha Boyce

Samantha Boyce

Paint & Interior Design Sales (CHA)
423-661-8925
sboyce@wsa.aero

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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.