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Specialized Hawker Experience

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At West Star, we understand just how important airframe specific experience can be. That’s why we are committed to assembling the finest airframe teams in the industry, and our Hawker team is no exception. Take a moment to meet a few of the West Star Hawker Team at our Grand Junction Colorado location (GJT) – Robert, Kendall, Dave, Jeff and Greg.

Did we mention Robert was a Hawker Tech Rep with 29 years of experience at Hawker/Beechcraft?

This means you can feel confident in your decision to trust West Star Aviation for your next Hawker inspection, installation or repair.

West Star’s Hawker maintenance program offers inspections for all models. These major inspections include routine, structural, out of phase, component requirements and mandatory life limitations. Our top qualified staff has over 133 years of combined Hawker experience to serve your maintenance needs.

West Star offers one-stop, full service for all your Hawker needs. Airframe and engine maintenance, avionics repair and installation, paint and Interior, and component overhaul.

Please connect directly with Kendall or Robert for additional information or if you have any questions.

West Star Aviation – Where Hawker Experience Shines.

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Contact Us

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  If hired, you must pass a DOT drug test to start working, if you fail the job offer is rescinded.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.