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West Star Aviation – Starlink System Installations Now Approved For Citation X Aircraft

Starlink System
Starlink System

West Star Aviation now offers Starlink system installations for the Citation X aircraft. The installation is STC approved and is available at their full-service locations (ALN, GJT, CHA, and PCD), as well as select satellite facilities. 

The Starlink system offers high-speed, low-latency internet service, providing essential connectivity to aircraft around the globe, including remote regions and over open oceans. West Star Aviation is equipped to install Starlink at all full-service locations, along with several satellite facilities, allowing customers the flexibility to choose the most convenient installation point.

Lead time for the required equipment for this installation is estimated to be approximately 16 weeks, so operators are encouraged to plan accordingly or plan in conjunction with another major maintenance event.

West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Starlink, received a Top Dealer award for both kits and installations for Starlink systems in 2024. This recognition highlights West Star’s commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions in the aviation industry across a wide variety of airframes.

To learn more about Starlink installation services or for detailed information on authorized facilities and installation options, please contact any of the specialists below.

Aaron Berg

Aaron Berg

Technical Sales Manager Avionics (GJT)
Office 970.248.5281
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)
Cell 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.