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Falcon programme manager joins West Star
A former customer as well as a former employee, Brian Jansen is back at West Star Aviation to manage its Falcon programme in Tennessee.
Airframe and powerplant license holder Brian Jansen rejoins West Star as Falcon programme manager.

West Star Aviation has appointed Brian Jansen as the new Falcon programme manager at its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jansen has over 29 years of aviation experience from previous roles as lead and maintenance technician at West Star, Falcon programme manager at parts supplier Avmats and most recently as director of maintenance at manufacturing technology and services company Barry-Wehmiller. He received his A&P licence from Southwestern Illinois College.

“Brian brings a long tenure of aviation maintenance to West Star and we are excited to have him as part of the team again,” says Chattanooga general manager Steve Goede. “As a previous customer, Brian values the quality of workmanship we provide to our customers, making him a perfect fit for the position by continuing to provide personal service and exceptional maintenance to our Falcon clientele.”

“I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of this team again,” adds Jansen, “and I appreciate the unlimited growth possibilities that are available at West Star.”

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