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Ehler joins West Star Aviation

By Janice Wood · August 21, 2011 ·

Don Ehler has joined West Star Aviation as Technical Sales Manager. He will be based in Chesterfield, Mo., at West Star Aviation’s newest maintenance facility located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS).

Ehler brings over 30 years of experience to his new position, including sales and corporate management. His most recent position was Parts and Components/Regional Sales Manager for AVMATS and he has been a Private/Instrument Pilot and Aircraft Owner for 25 years. He is also a member of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, among other associations.

West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint and parts. In addition to its facilities in East Alton, Ill; Grand Junction, Colo,; Columbia, SC; and Dallas, West Star Aviation runs the maintenance operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colo., and at Spirit of St. Louis Airport. The company also provides complete FBO services at its newly remodeled East Alton and Grand Junction facilities.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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