West Star Aviation Welcomes Sam McRickard as Project Manager at GJT

November 24, 2020 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Sam McRickard as the new Project Manager at their Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT) facility.

Sam has several years of aviation experience, with previous project management positions at Cirrus for their research and development programs, along with their engineering design and certification.

“Sam’s previous experience in program management will be valuable to the West Star team and be an extra asset to our customers,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager (GJT).

“I am eager to be working directly with customers again and passionate about helping them get exactly what they envision when transforming their aircraft and leaving with the best experience possible from West Star,” said Sam McRickard, Program Manager (GJT).

West Star is proud to have been voted the #1 Preferred MRO for seven consecutive years from 2014-2020 in Professional Pilot Magazine's annual PRASE Survey. The survey first included the 'Most Preferred MRO' category in 2014 and West Star has won the #1 slot each year since its inception.  West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs, avionics installations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, accessory services and parts.

In addition to its primary facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; and Perryville, MO, West Star Aviation also maintains satellite facilities at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL; Centennial Airport in Denver, CO; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX; Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN and Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and Grand Junction facilities.