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WSAA Apprentice

Grand Junction, CO

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

This hourly position will be enrolled in West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) for the first 7.5 months of employment, which is physically located in East Alton, Illinois. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO ...

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WSAA Apprentice

Grand Junction, CO

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

This hourly position will be enrolled in West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) for the first 7.5 months of employment, which is physically located in East Alton, Illinois. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO ...

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Do workers at West Star Aviation get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does West Star Aviation pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At West Star Aviation, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from West Star Aviation affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at West Star Aviation?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2025.

Do workers at West Star Aviation worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do West Star Aviation workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
37% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for West Star Aviation workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at West Star Aviation?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
95% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do West Star Aviation managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
98% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at West Star Aviation spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at West Star Aviation?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is a West Star Aviation job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
40% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at West Star Aviation good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at West Star Aviation feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at West Star Aviation get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at West Star Aviation?

Some people feel stressed here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at West Star Aviation enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at West Star Aviation recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at West Star Aviation?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at West Star Aviation?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 35% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think West Star Aviation’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how West Star Aviation is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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WSAA Apprentice - 1125

West Star Aviation

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

West Star Aviation rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 68 rated aviation services

Job description

WSAA is a learning Academy in a classroom environment providing new hires with the educational and practical / hands-on knowledge needed about aviation maintenance to test and obtain the FAA Airframe license.
This position is a full-time paid apprenticeship to include benefits eligibility from day 1. Temporary living expenses must be covered by the new hire. Upon graduation and attaining the FAA Airframe license, employment continues as a full-time licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
This hourly position will be enrolled in West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) for the first 7.5 months of employment, which is physically located in East Alton, Illinois. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO TEMPORARILY LIVE IN THE GENERAL EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS OR ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AREA WHILE ATTENDING WSAA.
This position will be enrolled in West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA) learning about aviation maintenance and working towards obtaining an FAA Airframe license before starting their career with West Star Aviation as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Attending WSAA provides in-depth learning and training about airframe maintenance while building skills through hands-on training in collaboration with Southwestern Illinois College and Choose Aerospace. Mentorship and job shadowing will further bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience. Upon successful graduation from the Academy, to include licensing by the FAA, apprentices will be promoted into a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician position and will begin working on aircraft alongside other West Star Aviation technicians. #ZR
Before applying, please be aware of the standard of conduct for employment with West Star, along with the minimum requirements below while attending WSAA.
What You'll Do (essential job functions)
  • Work in a full-time position while attending the Academy for the first 7.5 months in accordance with the requirements below.
  • Learn about aviation maintenance through formal and hands-on experiences to include using various types of technology, tools and aircraft or job aid boards.
  • Test and achieve the FAA Airframe license.
  • Continue in employment while performing the essential job functions of a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician!

Who You Are
  • High school graduate or the equivalent
  • Former military with aviation maintenance experience but without an FAA Airframe license.
  • An individual with a desire to become a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
  • Demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, is respectful and a team player with a self-starter attitude who can adapt to our standards of conduct while working as apart of a team in a safety-oriented environment.
  • Committed to completing the full 7.5 month learning curriculum as part of WSAA to earn a "license to learn" and begin your career in Aircraft Maintenance with WSA
  • Sign a work commitment to complete WSAA and stay with West Star for 3-years after successfully graduating WSAA or agree to be financially responsible for repaying the cost of the educational curriculum.
  • Qualified candidates will be able to pass pre-screening assessments and background checks to include a mechanical aptitude test.
  • Highly qualified candidates are those who also have prior aviation maintenance experience but lack an FAA license.

Minimum Requirements
  • Must be able to attend and complete every scheduled work / class day (Mon-Fri 7:00am start time 3:30pm end time).
  • Must not miss more than 4 hours per week while in the Academy.
  • Thereafter, must continue to demonstrate timely and regular attendance and schedule absences in advance with minimal unscheduled absences. Reliable attendance while learning in the Academy and throughout employment is an essential job function.
  • To remain employed after completion of the Academy requires timely testing and completion of the FAA requirements to obtain the Airframe license.
  • Must perform all learning and thereafter all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines along with Company Policies, Safety, Regulatory and Quality Standards, Aircraft Manuals and Operating Procedures.
  • Safety-sensitive positions require a commitment to being drug-free this starts during the pre-employment process and continues on while attending the Academy and throughout employment (random and reasonable suspicion testing). Marijuana is legal in certain States however the FAA follows Federal law and marijuana is illegal.

All employment with West Star Aviation is at will to include while attending West Star Aviation Academy. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or West Star Aviation, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job advertisement or any offer of employment or policy of West Star Aviation shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of West Star Aviation employees.
West Star Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is our policy to extend employment to qualified applicants regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
West Star Aviation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the application process may contact HR@wsa.aero or call 1-800-922-2421. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation & Benefit Information
The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $20 - $23. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
West Star Aviation's Benefits
  • Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match
  • Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals
  • Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12
  • Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often
  • Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance
  • Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities

This position will accept ongoing applications.
Company Description:
With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.

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