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Promotion of Matt Vogel to Director of IT

Matt Vogel
Matt Vogel

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Vogel to the Director of Information Technology. Matt will oversee the company’s entire information technology project portfolio, from designing and implementing new IT solutions to further developing and refining of current systems benefiting both employees and customers.

Matt has more than 27 years of IT experience, most recently serving as the team’s IT Manager. He holds a degree in Public Accounting from Mesa College (aka Colorado Mesa University) and has worked at West Star since 2002.

“Matt works closely with each department as well as vendors to shape our technology solutions, ensuring efficiency while also being user friendly. Matt has been an integral part of the team, leading IT initiatives as technology continues to evolve and becomes a larger part of West Star’s future,” said Katie Johnson, VP of Human Resources.

“I am invested in the long-term success of the IT department at West Star,” said Matt Vogel, Director of IT, “I am excited to lead the team into a more sustainable digital future, including migrating technology resources to cloud-based systems while maximizing efficiencies and enhancing data security,” Vogel continued.

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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  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.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.