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Month: February 2023

Phenom 100 & 300

Embraer is working to address reports of corrosion on the internal skin on the exhaust nozzle for Phenom 100 and 300 series aircraft.  West Star Aviation has observed this directly in some instances, with surface corrosion building on the inner skin of the engine exhaust pipe.  This condition should be assessed during routine engine exhaust […]

West Star is pleased to announce that each of their locations have been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for 2022. The Diamond Award is the FAA’s highest achievement for technicians and employers that initiate and sustain the highly effective training programs. To qualify for this award, 100% of the 1,041 AMTs had to […]

Ryan Law

West Star is pleased to announce Ryan Law as Project Manager at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) facility. Ryan graduated from Redstone College in Broomfield, CO and was hired as an AMT at West Star in 2014. Starting in the Hawker department, he moved up in the company to Team Lead for Citation in 2020. […]

Mike Sichmeller

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that Mike Sichmeller, Avionics Technical Sales Manager, of East Alton, IL (ALN) has been nominated by a committee of industry peers for the AEA Member of the Year Award. AEA has selected five nominees this year, and the winner will be announced at their annual convention in April. […]

Veneer Finish Roller Saves Time, Improves Quality of Interior Wood Finishes

https://vimeo.com/797795380 West Star Aviation – Chattanooga’s interior woodworking department has integrated a Veneer Finish Roll Coater/ UV Curing Machine into their interior production processes.  West Star, long-known for world-class interiors and woodwork, says the machine has increased overall quality and efficiency when it comes to the application of finish to veneers used in their interiors. […]

West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction location has been a member of the Colorado Green Business Network (formerly known as the Colorado Governor’s Environmental Leadership Program) since 2009. As a Gold Member of this organization West Star Aviation reaches out annually and selects an organization to sponsor and together develop an Environmental Sustainability Project. For 2022/2023 […]

Grand Junction, CO

West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction location has been a member of the Colorado Green Business Network (formerly known as the Colorado Governor’s Environmental Leadership Program) since 2009.  As a Gold Member of this organization West Star Aviation reaches out annually and selects an organization to sponsor and together we develop an Environmental Sustainability Project. For […]

Falcon 2000

If you operate a Falcon 2000, West Star Aviation recommends that while accomplishing the general visual inspection of the wings during the course of your regular 24-month inspection, that your MRO pay particular attention to the wing anti-ice pipe couplings. The Falcon Specialists at West Star Aviation report that they have seen numerous couplings not […]

Challenger 604 | 605 | 650 Operators

If you operate a Challenger 604, 605 or 650, you should be aware that Bombardier has released SB604-32-031, SB605-32-008 and SB650-32-005 which will eliminate the requirement of repeat inspections of the lower shock strut to trailing arm pins in the main landing gear system for potential cracks. Why Was This SB Issued? Inspection reports indicated […]

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.