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West Star Aviation Now Offering Solution for Obsolete Baker B1045 Audio Panels

Baker B1045 Audio Panels
Baker B1045 Audio Panels

West Star Aviation is pleased to offer a solution to Baker B1045 audio panels that have become obsolete because of lack of parts support. These panels were OEM installed on several models of Bombardier, Citation, Falcon, Gulfstream, and Piaggio aircraft.   

The PS Engineering PAC37 is designed to be a direct replacement for the obsolete Baker B1045 audio panels. Upgrading to the PAC37 not only addresses obsolescence issues, but also has modern capabilities such as:

  • “Plug and play” with Baker 1045 models
  • Supports three independent control heads (pilot, copilot, and cabin)
  • Independent volume controls for all inputs
  • IntelliAudio® dimensional sound (Com1/Com2)
  • IntelliVOX® auto-squelch along with push-to-talk and hot mic intercom
  • PTT key indication with 35-second stuck PTT disconnect
  • Illuminated selection indications for front panel user controls
  • Independent Bluetooth in each audio panel for cellular telephone and audio streaming
  • Front panel music selection and volume control
  • Configurable stereo music muting (on, off, and radio)
  • TXI — Intercom stays active during radio transmission (field configurable)
  • RXI — Com indicator flashes when audio is active (field configurable)
  • Artificial Transmit Sidetone (field configurable)
  • Additional unswitched inputs with volume adjustments (additional wiring required)
  • Stereo headsets (additional wiring required)
  • Music input for XM audio/music (additional wiring required)
  • Provides panel power for ANR headset, no additional circuit breaker required
  • Cosmetics — gunship gray or black
  • Field configuration, no laptops or dongles required
  • Two-year warranty

The new PAC37 panels begin shipping from the manufacturer in April 2025 and can be installed at any West Star Aviation facility, including satellites. For more information on the new PS Engineering PAC37 or other avionics needs, please contact any of the specialists below:

Aaron Berg

Aaron Berg

Technical Sales Manager Avionics (GJT)
Office 970.243.7500
aberg@wsa.aero

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez

Technical Sales Manager - Avionics
(GJT)
Office 970.644.5993
jmartinez@wsa.aero

Mike Sichmeller

Mike Sichmeller

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics
(ALN)
Office 618.258.8863
msichmeller@wsa.aero

Dwayne Chandler

Dwayne Chandler

Technical Sales Manager, Modifications
(Satellites)
Cell: 336.971.7474
dchandler@wsa.aero

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (ALN)
Office 618.258.8065
jellis@wsa.aero

Prince Davis

Prince Davis

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics
(CHA)
Office: 423.661.8900
pdavis@wsa.aero

Gary Ellis

Gary Ellis

Technical Sales Manager Avionics, Paint, & Interior
(PCD)
Office: 618.610.6720
gellis@wsa.aero

Mark White

RSM, California

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

Mark Daniels
Tim Cane
Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

Contact Us

WSAA will be piloted at the East Alton, IL facility with the first round of apprentices anticipated to start in August 2024. For more information on West Star Aviation employment or WSAA apprentice selection criteria, please visit www.weststaraviation.com/wsaa-academy 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.