West Star Aviation will attend job fairs and partner with Careerwise for its apprenticeship program to increase hiring efforts this year. The business aircraft maintenance company is increasing its staff because of its recent expansion and rising level of business at its facilities in East Alton, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Looking for the next generation of aircraft technicians, the company recently visited Lansing Community College in Michigan. Company representatives, with help from the school’s alumni, spoke with current students about West Star Aviation’s history and the need for aircraft technicians. The company also recently visited a career fair at Colorado Mesa University.

"It's no secret that there is a need for aircraft technicians in the industry. Our goal is to light a fire in these students and showcase the benefits of working in aviation," said West Star Aviation’s director of human resources Katie Johnson. "We want our technicians to grow with us, and we are excited to be offering these new opportunities to upcoming talent.”