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Tim Cain

RSM, Florida

 


Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

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Mark Daniels

RSM, South

AL, GA, LA, MS, SC


Bob Fairfield

RSM, Central

AR, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD

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Gary Freeman

RSM, Southwest

AZ, NV, NM, UT

 

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Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

IN, KY, OH, TN

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Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

DC, DE, MD, NC, PA, VA, WV

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Bill Richards

RSM, Midwest

IA, IL, MI, MN, WI


Mark White

RSM, California


Chris Wilkes

RSM, Northeast

CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

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Jim Woodliff

RSM, Texas

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Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

 

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Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

IN, KY, OH, TN

FLORIDA

Tim Cain

RSM, Florida

LATIN AMERICA

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

AL, GA, LA, MS, SC

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Mark Daniels

RSM, South

AR, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD

Bob Fairfield

RSM, Central

AZ, NV, NM, UT

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Gary Freeman

RSM, Southwest

IN, KY, OH, TN

dave-godo

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

carl-hefner

Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

DC, DE, MD, NC, PA, VA, WV

robbie-johnson

Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

IA, IL, MI, MN, WI

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Bill Richards

RSM, Midwest

CALIFORNIA

Mark White

RSM, California

CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

Chris Wilkes

RSM, Northeast

TEXAS


jim-woodliff

Jim Woodliff

RSM, Texas

ALN

JULIE TIMMONS

Julie Timmons

Corporate Aircraft Interior and Paint Sales Manager

CHA

Samantha Boyce

Paint & Interior Designer, Sales

GJT

George Euler

Corporate Aircraft Interior and Paint Sales Manager

PCD

gary ellis

Gary Ellis

Technical Sales Manager, Modification

ALN

Mike Sichmeller

Mike Sichmeller

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics

ALN

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Jim Ellis

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics

CHA/DAL/PBI/ SVH

Dwayne-Chandler

Dwayne Chandler

Technical Sales Manager, Modification, Satellites

GJT

AARON-BERG

Aaron Berg

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics

GJT

Joe Martinez

Technical Sales Manager, Avionics

PCD

gary ellis

Gary Ellis

Technical Sales Manager, Modification

Challenger

George Laiten

Director of Bombardier Business Development

ALN

bob peyman

Bob Peyman

Director of Technical Sales

ALN

connor mottice

Connor Mottice

Technical Sales Manager, Bombardier/Embraer

CHA

randy-miller

Randy Miller

Technical Sales Manager Challenger & Global

GJT

JEFF MESSMER

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager

PCD

Jon Hein

RSM, Landing Gear

Pat Welch

Pat Welch

Technical Sales Manager

ALN

Sean Ertz

Technical Sales Manager, Textron/Hawker

CHA

JERRY SHEETZ

Jerry Sheetz

Director of Technical Sales

GJT

JEFF MESSMER

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager

PCD

Pat Welch

Pat Welch

Technical Sales Manager

ALN

Sean Ertz

Technical Sales Manager, Textron/Hawker

CHA

JOE CARR

Joe Carr

Technical Sales Manager, Embraer / Turbo Prop

GJT

JERRY SHEETZ

Jerry Sheetz

Director of Technical Sales

GJT

JEFF MESSMER

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager

PCD

Bob O'Leary

Bob O'Leary

Director, Embraer Business Development

ALN/CHA/GJT/PCD

Kevin Hand

Technical Sales Manager, Embraer

ALN

connor mottice

Connor Mottice

Technical Sales Manager, Bombardier/Embraer

CHA

JOE CARR

Joe Carr

Technical Sales Manager, Embraer / Turbo Prop

GJT

Jon Hein

RSM, Landing Gear

Ryan Gibbs

Director of Falcon Business Development

ALN

Ricky Meyers

Ricky Myers

Technical Sales Manager, Falcon

ALN

LARRY MARLER

Larry Marler

Technical Sales Manager Falcon & Gulfstream

CHA

JERRY SHEETZ

Jerry Sheetz

Director of Technical Sales

GJT

George Laiten

Director of Bombardier Business Development

ALN

bob peyman

Bob Peyman

Director of Technical Sales

ALN

connor mottice

Connor Mottice

Technical Sales Manager, Bombardier/Embraer

CHA

randy-miller

Randy Miller

Technical Sales Manager Challenger & Global

GJT

bob peyman

Bob Peyman

Director of Technical Sales

ALN

LARRY MARLER

Larry Marler

Technical Sales Manager Falcon & Gulfstream

CHA

JEFF MESSMER

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager

PCD

Dan Perrin

Technical Sales Manager, Hawker / Managed Fleet Accounts

GJT

JEFF MESSMER

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager

PCD

JOE CARR

Joe Carr

Technical Sales Manager, Embraer / Turbo Prop

GJT

JERRY SHEETZ

Jerry Sheetz

Director of Technical Sales

GJT

Dana Seese

VP, Marketing

Debi Cunningham

VP, Events

Alissa DiDonato

Digital Brand Marketing Manager

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Mark White

Mark White

RSM, California

469.267.9423
Gary Freeman

Gary Freeman

RSM, Southwest

970.260.0027
Carl Hefner

Carl Hefner

RSM, Northwest

970.261.4077
Bob Fairfield

Bob Fairfield

RSM, Central

618.512.5077
Keith Schroeder

Keith Schroeder

RSM, Midwest

920.810.3905
Dave Godo

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

618.610.0551
Chris Wilkes

Chris Wilkes

RSM, Northeast

610.937.5195
Cory Kolman

Cory Kolman

RSM, Canada

702.742.1945
Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels

RSM, South

210.284.4990
Tim Cane

Tim Cain

RSM, Florida

407.969.5365
Robbie Johnson

Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

618.610.3081
Santiago Carol

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

970.261.0492
Steve Fleeman

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

970.683.1683
Jim Woodliff

Jim woodliff

RSM, Texas

610.937.5195

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.
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  • 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.