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New Addition To Regional Sales Team

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce a new addition to its regional sales team, Dan Hodgins. Dan will take on the position as one of seven Regional Sales Managers for West Star. He will be responsible for the Northeast Sales territory, which consists of PA, MD, DE, NJ, RI, CT, NY, MA, VT, NH, and ME.

Dan has over twenty years of aircraft experience in the aviation industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering and is also a Private Land, Sea, and Instrument rated pilot.

He is a former commercial airline Vice President of Sales & Procurement, corporate aircraft FBO/MRO Director of Sales & Marketing, OEM/MRO Director of Sales & Marketing, and Founder/President of a Corporate Aircraft Engine Parts & Components Distribution company. He has held supervisory and management positions with Starport Aviation, Elliott Aviation, Raytheon Aircraft Services, Suntech Aerospace, Turbine Solutions, GE Engine Services, and Evergreen Airlines.

Mr. Hodgins’ extensive aviation training & experience spans the corporate, commercial, and military industries including the piston, turbine, jet, helicopter, airline, international, fleet, and fractional markets. He has leadership and customer support experience with authorized service centers, completions, modifications, refurbishment, interior, paint, components, maintenance, material, charter, fuel and aircraft sales. Dan’s impressive aviation background will be a sure asset to West Star’s sales team. West Star looks forward to the success Dan will bring to the organization.

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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.