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West Star Earns ODA from FAA
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The designation will allow the MRO provider to act as an FAA representative for the issuance of STCs.
Word Count: 161
Illinois-based MRO provider West Star Aviation has received Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) from the FAA, which will now allow the company to perform as a representative for the FAA in issuing STCs to applicants that meet the criteria defined in the ODA procedures manual. It is now delegated to accept Instructions for continued airworthiness, an approval that will enable West Star to be better control its STC schedule.

“We are very excited about this approval as we are continually working to increase our capabilities and relationship with the FAA,” said Jeff Maszkiewicz, the company’s director of engineering. “Our expert staff and proven maintenance record help us to continue to grow in terms of our relationships with OEMs and the FAA.”

With seven maintenance operations in the central U.S., West Star specializes in airframe and engine maintenance and repair, along with major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interiors, accessory services, paint and parts supply.