West Star Aviation, a US business aviation MRO specialist, has hired Sam McRickard as the new project manager at its Grand Junction Regional airport facility in Colorado.

McRickard has several years of aviation experience, with previous project management positions at Cirrus for its research and development programmes, along with its engineering design and certification.

“Sam's previous experience in programme management will be valuable to the West Star team and be an extra asset to our customers,” states Dave Krogman, general manager.

“I am eager to be working directly with customers again and passionate about helping them get exactly what they envision when transforming their aircraft and leaving with the best experience possible from West Star,” McRickard adds.