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West Star Aviation Opens PWK Facility
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: Among other things, the company will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs.
Word Count: 203
West Star Aviation opened a satellite facility at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). The Class 4 repair station will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs, minor inspections, customer assistance, AOG support and mobile repair activity in the area. The satellite facility, which hosted an open house earlier this month, consists of a 12,915-sq-ft hangar and 3,208-sq-ft shop and office space.

Tom Hilboldt, former supervisor at West Star’s East Alton facility, has been promoted to manager and will be responsible for overseeing all operations in Chicago. “Our main goal for the satellite facility is to provide support to the Priester Aviation and NetJets operations at the airport, as well as to any customers located in Chicago or the surrounding areas,” Hilboldt said. “We hope to maintain and cultivate relationships with customers who want to take advantage of the convenience and accessibility of the satellite facility when in need of minor services, but who also want the confidence that West Star’s larger, nationally recognized facilities have the extensive service offerings and capabilities to handle any additional needs that may arise.”

West Star has five employees at the PWK facility and is in the process of filling additional positions.