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Interior Services

Interior Services

West Star offers unparalleled design expertise and craftmanship for the interior refurbishment of your aircraft. We specialize in all areas of cabin upgrades, refurbishments and reconfigurations including:

  • Cabinetry Design, Fabrication and Finish 
  • Interior Design, Modification and Upholstery 
  • Floor Plan Reconfiguration 
  • Soundproofing 
  • Custom Plating 
  • Entertainment Systems 
  • Cabin Communications 
  • WiFi Communication
  • Custom Galleys

Locations:

  • East Alton, IL (ALN)
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT)
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA)
  • Perryville, MO (PCD

Airframes:

  • Citation
  • Challenger
  • Conquest
  • Embraer
  • Falcon
  • Gulfstream
  • Global
  • Hawker
  • King Air
  • Learjet
  • Piaggio

Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our dedicated paint team members.

Julie Timmons

Julie Timmons


Corporate Aircraft Interior
Sales Manager
(ALN)

Office 618.258.8814

jtimmons@wsa.aero

George Euler

George Euler


Corporate Aircraft Interior 
Sales Manager
(GJT)
Office 970.248.5294

geuler@wsa.aero

Emilie Harbour

Emilie Harbour


Paint & Interior Design
(ALN)

Direct 618.258.8849

eharbour@wsa.aero

Madelyn Pierce

Madelyn Pierce

Sales Support Coordinator
(PCD)

Office 618.390.1124

mpierce@wsa.aero

Samantha Boyce

Samantha Boyce


Paint & Interior Design
 Sales Associate
(CHA)

Office 423.661.8925

sboyce@wsa.aero

Veta Traxler

Veta Traxler


Paint & Interior Design
(GJT)

Direct 970.248.5276 vtraxler@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.