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West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Zach Brandt to Project Manager of the Challenger program at their Perryville, MO (PCD) facility.
Zach has over 17 years of aviation experience starting his career with Mid Coast Aviation in the composite shop. He joined the Marines, working on CH53E helicopters and attended SWIC, receiving his associate degree along with his Aandamp;P license. Zach is currently finishing his bachelor's in aviation maintenance management through SIU Carbondale. Zach started as a project administrator with West Star and progressed his career to lead, aircraft maintenance technician/challenger before his current promotion as a Challenger Project Manager.
"Zach continues to grow his technical skillset while proving to be a valuable asset to the West Star team and our PCD customers," said Kyle French, General Manager (PCD).
As an industry leading MRO provider, West Star is proud to have been voted the #1 Preferred MRO for the ninth time from 2014-2021 and 2023 in Professional Pilot Magazine's annual PRASE Survey. 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; Perryville, MO; Statesville, NC and Millville, NJ, West Star Aviation also maintains satellite facilities at 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; Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its East Alton and Grand Junction facilities, as well as AOG/MRT services worldwide. West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise while providing world-class customer services in all the organization's divisions. For more information visit www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.