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West Star Aviation Announces Construction of a New State-of-the-art Facility at ALN

October 10, 2017 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce the expansion of their East Alton (ALN) facility
with the addition of a new state-of-the-art hangar.

The 64,200 sq. ft. hangar, office and shop facility will be adjacent to West Star’s current facility. This new
hangar, to be labeled ‘Hangar 66’, will be equivalent to the hangar that was built in 2014. It will be large enough
to house maintenance on aircraft as large as Gulfstream G650 and Embraer Legacy 650.

“Our need for expanding stems from our growing customer list. We want to make sure we are ahead of the game,
and have the space to accommodate our organization’s rapid growth. We have a consistent steady work flow, so
building a new facility will help us manage the volume,” said Robert Rasberry, CEO, West Star Aviation.

With this expansion, West Star Aviation ALN will occupy ten buildings totaling over 387,000 sq. ft. of office,
shop, and hangar space and over 200,000 sq. ft. of ramp space. This expansion is expected to break ground
fourth quarter of 2017 and is expected for completion second to mid-third quarter of 2018.

Voted #1 Preferred MRO in the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Professional Pilot magazine annual “Preferences
Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment” (PRASE) Survey, West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and
maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair,
interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint and parts.

In addition to its facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; and Chattanooga, TN, West Star Aviation runs
maintenance operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago,
IL; Centennial Airport in Denver, CO and Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX. The
company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its newly remodeled East Alton and Grand
Junction facilities. West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise while
providing world-class customer services in all the organization’s divisions. For more information visit
www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.

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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.