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Now authorized to install Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 Aircraft.

Now authorized to install Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 Aircraft.
Now authorized to install Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 Aircraft.

West Star Aviation proudly announces it is now authorized to install Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 Aircraft. Fusion is a comprehensive avionics upgrade that will keep the Challenger 604 in compliance with current Domestic and International Mandates. N Collins announced hard obsolescence of legacy cockpit displays for the Challenger 604. West Star-installed Fusion not only fully mitigates this issue, Fusion greatly raises the bar in flight safety with standard features that include Synthetic Vision and Graphical Flight Planning.

“We very much look forward to providing our Challenger 604 customers the very highest aircraft value with the most comprehensive avionics upgrade available. This upgrade and its options truly put the 604 fully back into International conformity, where it was designed to be”, said Walt Marcy, Avionics Technical Sales Manager, West Star Grand Junction.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Fully integrated avionics upgrade for Challenger 604
  • Compliance with FAA & International Airspace Mandates
  • Future Proofs Avionics in this highly valued aircraft
  • Safety enhancements with Synthetic Vision and Graphical Flight Planning
  • Fully integrated EICAS Systems
  • Fully integrated Auto Throttle
  • Eliminates Obsolescence Issues with legacy Avionics

West Star Aviation is fully capable of providing this upgrade at all four of its Service facilities.

Datalink including FANS and CPDLC

Datalink including FANS and CPDLC

Fusion Synthetic Vision

Fusion Synthetic Vision

Fusion in Split Display format

Fusion in Split Display format

Challenger 604 Full Systems Display and Interface

Challenger 604 Full Systems Display and Interface
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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.