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West Star Aviation announces that its enhanced mobile application is now available for Apple iOS, with the Android platform coming later in April. The revamped app is designed to deliver a new level of functionality and act as a valuable communication tool for West Star Aviation customers. New functions include streamlined access to AOG services via email and phone, as well as the ability to complete a work authorization form right from a mobile phone.

West Star announces the promotion of Jessie Melvin, the first female lead aviation maintenance technician at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility.

West Star announces Andy Pitstick has been promoted to program manager at its Chattanooga, TN (CHA), location. He will be supporting Falcon projects in his new role.

West Star Aviation is acquired by The Sterling Group, an operationally-focused middle-market private equity firm, from the previous investor, Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle-market investment firm.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Jeff Yeager to Landing Gear senior team lead at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), facility. Additionally, Darin Perryman has been hired as the Accessories and Landing Gear program manager, also at GJT.

In order to keep pace with customer demand, West Star Aviation announces plans for major facility expansion at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), location. Plans include a new 40,000-square-foot hangar with an additional 35,000 square feet of shop and office space. The shop space will include a larger interior shop, a complete composite shop, and tool room.

West Star announces the promotion of Leonard Lentz as aviation technical trainer at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), location. In his new role, Lentz will develop a training culture for technicians that promotes professional growth and success. The program will focus on initiatives related to technical training, development, mentoring and career advancement, along with continuing some NDT duties for training and certification.

West Star Aviation announces that Randy Cissell has accepted the position of project manager at its Perryville, MO (PCD), facility.

West Star Aviation announces it has been awarded the 2021 FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for completing specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules at all five of its satellite facilities located in Denver, CO (APA); Chicago, IL (PWK); Houston, TX (CXO); Minneapolis, MN (MSP); and Aspen, CO (ASE). This is the first year of accomplishment for four of the locations (ASE, PWK, CXO and MSP) and the third year in a row APA has been awarded the prestigious honor.

West Star Aviation announces that all four of its main, full-services locations at Chattanooga, TN (CHA); Grand Junction, CO (GJT); Perryville, MO (PCD); and East Alton, IL (ALN) have been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for completing AMT specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules. This is the first year that three of the locations (ALN, GJT and CHA) have been awarded the prestigious honor, while PCD has been awarded several years in a row.