West Star Aviation (West Star) has announced the promotion of George Laiten to Director of Bombardier Business Development at its East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Laiten will focus on new business opportunities with customers, vendors and OEMs while collaborating across departments and sites to identify key enhancements and solutions for West Star’s valued customers.
Since 2011, Laiten has been the driving force behind the Bombardier Programme in East Alton, overseeing Bombardier, Challenger and Global series aircraft maintenance, avionics, interior, paint service and support. During this time, he has helped develop and grow the East Alton programme to 50+ technicians today.
He is a licensed A&P Mechanic, Private Pilot, previously served on the Challenger, Global, and Challenger 300 Advisory Board and continues to be involved with the Bombardier Challenger Industry Steering Committee.
“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to continue my aviation career with West Star. It has been such an honour to grow with the business as well as collaborating with my amazing team members,” said Laiten, Director Bombardier Business Development (ALN).
West Star Aviation specialises 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 Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL; Centennial Airport in Denver, CO; Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport in Houston, TX; and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN.
