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West Star Aviation announces Randall (Randy) Bass has been promoted to satellite manager of its Conroe, TX, (CXO) facility.

West Star Aviation announces that Chad Farischon, vice president of Strategic Development, is recently elected to the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) board of directors.

West Star announces the promotion of Judy Parker to Material Control supervisor at its Perryville, MO (PCD), location. She has been with West Star since 2018.

West Star Aviation announces Sean Fields as the new Material Control manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. He will be responsible for material control and purchasing at the ALN facility.

West Star announces the promotion of Melanie Medina to NDT lead at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), facility.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of two new team lead technicians, Mark Goodman and Scott Haeberle, at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. Goodman will be in the Challenger department and is the team lead for the Bombardier sheet metal team. Haeberle will be with the Bombardier department and is the team lead for the Bombardier interior team.

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.