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    • West Star Aviation

    East Alton, IL 62024

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    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.

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

    More Info on West Star Aviation

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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...
    MRO

    West Star Aviation Voted #1 MRO for the Ninth Time by PRASE Survey

    April 28, 2023
    West Star Aviation is proud to announce the company has been voted #1 Preferred Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in the 2023 Professional Pilot Magazine's Annual Preference...
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    West Star Aviation Awarded for Military Service Support at GJT

    Jan. 13, 2023
    West Star is pleased to be recognized for its support of military service members and their families with the Patriotic Employer and Statement of Support award, presented by Employer...
    MRO

    West Star Now Offering Lufthansa niceHD CMS System Retrofit For Challenger 300

    Sept. 9, 2022
    West Star is now offering the Lufthansa niceHD CMS system as a retrofit option in the Challenger 300. The niceHD is a fully integrated, Ethernet backbone CMS system, proving cabin...
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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...
    MRO

    West Star Aviation Promotes Eric Bollman to Avionics Team Lead

    Aug. 5, 2022
    Eric has been with West Star since 2015, being promoted through the years and previously working as an Operations Manager for Eco Systems. He will be responsible for all Falcon...
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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 ...
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    West Star Aviation Completes First Collins Fusion and Venue Install in Challenger 604

    July 22, 2022
    West Star announced the company has completed the first installation of both the Collins Pro Line Fusion system and Collins Venue CMS system in a Challenger 604 aircraft at its...
    MRO

    West Star Aviation Promotes Randy Bass to Satellite Manager (CXO)

    July 6, 2022
    Randall (Randy) Bass has been promoted to satellite manager of the West Star Conroe, Texas, (CXO) facility.Bass has worked at West Star for five years and has over 48 years of...
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    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

    Charles Chandler
    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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    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...
    MRO

    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...
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    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...
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    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)...