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Dan's the man for West Star in Tennessee
Dan Prieu obtained his A&P and private pilot's licence from Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa and holds a business management degree. His time at Saab and Bombardier will stand him in good stead at West Star.
Dan Prieu is said to have a ‘genuine connection’ with aviation.

West Star has promoted Dan Prieu as senior project manager at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility.

Prieu has more than 28 years of aviation experience with previous experience at various companies such as Saab and Bombardier. He obtained his A&P and private pilot's licence from Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma and holds a business management degree.

“Dan has a genuine connection with aviation, and his diverse experience will bring added value to the West Star team and CHA facility,” says Chattanooga GM Steve Goede.

“I am excited to continue my aviation career with the very talented team that is already established here at West Star,” adds Prieu.

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