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Debi Cunningham New Vice President Marketing and Interior Design

Debi Cunningham
Vice President Marketing and Interior Design

        Debi Cunningham

West Star Aviation recently announced they have named Debi Cunningham Vice President of Marketing and Interior Design. Debi started her career in business aviation in 1983 and has been with West Star since 2002.

With nearly 30 years in the aviation industry, Debi has held numerous positions throughout her career within the sales, modification and interior design areas. She began her career at West Star as Modification Sales/ Interior Design Manager and quickly worked her way up to National Sales Manager. Debi was named Director of Marketing in 2008, remaining in that role until the recent promotion.

“Debi has proved to be a great asset for the West Star Aviation team and our clients in all her positions,” said Jim Swehla, Co-Founder/Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing. “We are overly confident that Debi will have continued success as she takes on this new role at West Star.”

In her new position as Vice President of Marketing & Interior Design, Debi will continue to lead all the marketing efforts at West Star. In addition, Debi will continue to provide the personal one-on-one design service with clients on corporate aircraft interior projects. Debi can be contacted directly on her mobile number at 217-416-3324 or dcunningham@wsa.aero.

To learn more about West Star and all their services visit http://www.weststaraviation.com/

Debi Cunningham VP Marketing Interior Design

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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.