west star aviation

West Star Aviation announces 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. 

West Star Aviation now offers an STC for Latitude Technologies Corporation's DL150 satellite data unit (SDU) and Iridium antenna on Bombardier Global Express (BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11) aircraft.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Katie Hazelwonder to Citation project manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility.

West Star Aviation welcomes Nick Adcock as the new Bombardier project manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. Adcock will assist the team with Bombardier projects.

West Star Aviation welcomes Derek Richardson as the new Bombardier project manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. With over 30 years of aviation services, Richardson brings an elevated level of experience to West Star.

West Star announces its support of and donation to The BackStoppers for a local Guns ‘N Hoses annual event. This year the organization sold apparel at the ALN hangar to raise additional awareness and donations. 

West Star announces the promotion of Sean McCracken to Avionics team lead at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), facility.

West Star Aviation announces that four individuals have recently completed additional and specific technical training through the company’s Enterprise Training Initiative Program.

West Star Aviation announces that a total of four apprentices have completed the company's FAA OJT (on-the-job training) program to receive their A&P certifications. West Star congratulates and welcomes its newest mechanics: Dan Yates, Lance Schumacher, Brandon Shemonia and Molly Kircher.

West Star announces the expansion of its Chattanooga, TN, (CHA) facility with the opening of additional leased hangar space. At 19,200 square feet, with 7,000 square feet of back shop support, the new space will be used as a dedicated Embraer support facility.