Training and Workforce
West Star Open House Welcomes First Academy Class
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West Star Aviation Academy's inaugural class
The first class at West Star Aviation Academy is underway, preparing to fill much-needed aviation maintenance technician jobs.

West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) last week welcomed its first set of apprentice technicians to the inaugural class that will prepare them to become aviation maintenance technicians. The program, at West Star Aviation’s East Alton, Illinois facility, is a paid apprenticeship and will take 7.5 months.

Apprentices will undergo classroom and hands-on training as well as receive mentoring and shadow technicians at West Star’s maintenance facility to help the students “bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience,” according to West Star Aviation. “The goal of WSAA is to produce a highly skilled and work-ready pool of FAA-licensed aircraft maintenance technicians while removing the barriers associated with gaining employment along with fulfilling the educational and licensing requirements provided by this accelerated program.”

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