West Star Aviation

East Alton, IL 62024

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About West Star Aviation

West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint, and parts.

Contact

2 Airline Ct.
East Alton, IL 62024
United States
http://www.weststaraviation.com
800-922-2421
800-922-2421
618-258-8097

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West Star Aviation specializes in airframe and engine maintenance, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, paint, parts, surplus avionics sales, window repair, landing gear overhaul, and accessory services for most corporate airframes flying today. In addition to its East Alton, IL location, West Star Aviation also maintains full service MROs at Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; and Perryville, MO as well as a nation-wide network of satellite locations and affiliates.

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West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga Facility Hosts Open House for Expansion

July 27, 2023
West Star Aviation is proud to announce the opening of the Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility expansion. An Open House was celebrated on July 19 by local community leaders and West...
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West Star Aviation to Complete First Williams International SB on IPC Rotor for CJ4 Fleet

Aug. 26, 2022
West Star Aviation will complete the Williams International Service Bulletin to repair the Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor repair at their East Alton, IL facility in October...
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West Star announces the expansion of their Chattanooga, Tennessee, (CHA) facility with the opening of an additional leased hangar space.
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West Star Aviation Expands Chattanooga, Tennessee Facility with Dedicated Embraer Support Facility

July 28, 2022
West Star announces the expansion of their Chattanooga, Tennessee, (CHA) facility with the opening of an additional leased hangar space of 19,200 square feet and 7,000 square ...
Chad Farischon
MRO

West Star Aviation Announces Chad Farischon as Newly Elected NATA Board Member

June 29, 2022
Chad is a member of the National Business Aircraft Association, American Association of Airport Executives and serves as Chair of the NATA Airport Business Committee.

Articles & News

Derek W. Kilberg
Maintenance Providers

2023 AMT 40 Under 40 Maintenance Professional: Derek W. Kilberg, Falcon Lead Maintenance Tech, West Star Aviation Chattanooga

Aug. 10, 2023
As the Falcon Lead Maintenance Tech for West Star Aviation, Derek Kilberg leads a crew that sees a plane from start to finish after it comes in the door. “We do anything from ...
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Servicing and maintaining expensive aircraft windows are challenges for the experts and a sand trap for the inexperienced. Photo courtesy of West Star Aviation.
Aircraft Airframe & Accessories

Airframe Technology: Scratches and Dings

Sept. 5, 2014
West Star Aviation provides tips on how to repair aircraft windows

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Debi Cunningham

Marketing Director

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West Star Aviation Announces General Manager Changes at ALN and GJT

June 23, 2022
West Star announces the promotion of Brian Bauwens to General Manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility and relocation of Scott Sweeney, General Manager at their Grand Junction...
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West Star Aviation Announces Matthew DeLellis as New CFO

June 17, 2022
West Star announces Matthew DeLellis as their new Chief Financial Officer. Matt will oversee all aspects of the company’s finance functions, including accounting, financial planning...
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West Star Aviation Adds In-house Structural FAA DER at PCD

June 13, 2022
West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Don Carter as the new Structural FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) at their Perryville, MO (PCD) facility. Don has over...
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Melanie Medina
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West Star Aviation Promotes Melanie Medina to NDT Lead

April 15, 2022
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Medina to NDT Lead at their Grand Junction, CO (GJT) facility. Melanie has been with West Star since 2012 but started...
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West Star Aviation Promotes Two New Team Lead Techs, Goodman and Haeberle

April 11, 2022
West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of two new Team Lead Technicians at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility, Mark Goodman and Scott Haeberle. Goodman will be in the...
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West Star Aviation Enhances Mobile App Offering for Better Customer Communication

April 6, 2022
The new app is designed to deliver a new level of functionality and act as a valuable communication tool for West Star Aviation customers.
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West Star Aviation Announces the Promotion of Jessie Melvin as First Female Lead Technician

March 31, 2022
Jessie started at West Star back in 2017 as an apprentice, growing and developing her skills over the years. She will continue to work in the Bombardier department, while being...
Maintenance Providers

West Star Aviation Promotes Andy Pitstick to Program Manager (CHA)

March 18, 2022
West Star announces Andy Pitstick has been promoted to Program Manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) location. Andy will be supporting Falcon projects in his new role. Andy has...
FBOs & Tenants

West Star Aviation Announces Acquisition by The Sterling Group

March 3, 2022
West Star Aviation has been acquired by The Sterling Group, an operationally-focused middle market private equity firm from the previous investor Norwest Equity Partners (NEP)...