West Star Aviation Acquires DCJet, Expanding Nationwide AOG Response and Maintenance Support
West Star Aviation, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation, announces it has completed the acquisition of DCJet. The addition of DCJet strengthens West Star’s nationwide service footprint and enhances the company’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support across the United States.
DCJet is recognized in business aviation for responsive field maintenance and AOG expertise, along with a customer-first culture built on teamwork and technical excellence. West Star Aviation pursued the acquisition to build on those strengths by bringing together two organizations' shared commitment to customer success — driven by expert technicians, collaborative teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence.
With this acquisition, West Star Aviation significantly expands its already established AOG network, one of the largest in the industry, growing from more than 200 technicians to over 250 AOG-ready experts positioned to respond 24/7/365 nationwide. This expanded bench and broader geographic coverage are designed to help operators minimize downtime when an aircraft needs maintenance support away from home base. In addition to AOG support, DCJet currently operates from five locations: Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Dulles, VA; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, IL; Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, FL; Boeing Field (BFI) in Seattle, WA; and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, PR.
“DCJet has earned a strong reputation for how they show up for customers — quickly, professionally, and with deep technical capability,” says Stephen Maiden, CEO of West Star Aviation. “Their culture and approach fit naturally with ours. Together, we are strengthening our ability to support business-aviation operators nationwide with faster response, greater coordination, and even more technical depth in the field.”
“This is an exciting step for our team and our customers,” says Joe Ortiz, president and founder of DCJet. “By joining West Star Aviation, we gain additional scale and resources while staying focused on what has always defined DCJet: taking care of the customer, working as a team, and delivering solutions where and when they are needed most.”
West Star Aviation Control Center, the dispatch and customer-facing hub that already supports AOG operator’s needs, will benefit from the DCJet acquisition through an expanded technician pool. The additional technicians will enhance coverage, shorten response times, and provide even more robust 24/7/365 AOG support. The Control Center remains staffed to prioritize every AOG situation and to coordinate fast, effective dispatch, now with greater depth of field expertise and greater geographic reach to serve customers across the United States.
The AOG line remains available at 215.937.9020 and support can be directed to aog@wsa.aero.
West Star Aviation expects a thoughtful, measured integration approach, with an emphasis on maintaining continuity of service and preserving the people-focused culture that made DCJet a strong fit. In the near term, the priority remains unchanged: deliver reliable, high-quality support and get customers back in the air as quickly as possible.