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King joins West Star as Bombardier project manager
Jay King's extensive experience in the Bombardier segment will benefit customers and add to the West Star overall expert service.

US-based MRO specialist West Star Aviation has appointed Jay King as project manager for Bombardier at its facility at Lovell Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

King has over 17 years of aviation experience, previously maintaining several corporate aircraft as well as volunteering at NBAA for the maintenance, scholarships and FAA Part 145 programmes. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in aerospace maintenance management.

“Jay's extensive experience in the Bombardier segment will be beneficial to our valued customers while adding to our team's overall expert service,” says Lovell Field general manager Steve Goede.

“I've thoroughly enjoyed working with this specific airframe and appreciate the opportunity to continue my aviation career with a company such as West Star that is continuously growing and values what my expertise can add,” notes King.

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