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Air Force veteran Sichmeller comes to West Star
Michael Sichmeller is looking forward to the opportunity to apply his skills at West Star, and he is delighted to join an experienced team. He is no novice himself, with 37 years of industry experience under his belt.
West Star East Alton avionics technical sales manager Michael Sichmeller.

US business aviation MRO specialist West Star Aviation has named Michael Sichmeller as avionics technical sales manager at its St Louis Regional airport facility in East Alton, Illinois. Sichmeller has over 37 years of aviation experience and served in the Air Force. “Michael's vast knowledge and experience will provide valuable expertise to the West Star team, and we are thankful to be able to add him to the organisation,” says Steve Bates, technical sales manager.

“I appreciate the opportunity to be able to apply my skills to a growing company such as West Star and am excited to join the experienced team,” adds Sichmeller.

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