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Richardson brings Bombardier expertise to West Star MRO
West Star is pleased to add another very experienced member to its team; Derek Richardson will bring all his 30 years experience to benefit Bombardier customers.
Bombardier project manager Derek Richardson.

US-based MRO specialist West Star Aviation is pleased to welcome Derek Richardson as the new Bombardier project manager at its St Louis Regional airport (ALN) facility in East Alton, Illinois.

With over 30 years of aviation services behind him, Richardson brings an elevated level of experience to West Star. He previously worked for StandardAero and Jet Aviation while starting his career as line service aircraft mechanic at TWA.

“West Star is pleased to add another very experienced member to the team, while also benefiting our Bombardier customers,” says senior manager of project management Scott Koehler.

“I appreciate the opportunity to continue my career with West Star, and I'm excited to meet the experienced team members here at ALN,” adds Richardson.

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