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Price is right for West Star Aviation
Bobby Price has worked at West Star since 2016 as an avionics technician and lead before moving up the ranks to supervisor. The West Star team in Illinois will continue to benefit from his leadership qualities.

West Star Aviation has announced the promotion of Bobby Price to project manager at its St Louis Regional Airport facility in East Alton, Illinois.

Price has worked at West Star since 2016 as an avionics technician and lead before moving up the ranks to supervisor. He graduated from Southwestern Illinois College.

“Bobby has demonstrated great leadership qualities that he will continue to share with the West Star team,” says Scott Koehler, senior manager of project management.

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