US MRO specialist West Star Aviation has promoted Curtis Grasle to technical sales manager at its St Louis Regional airport facility in East Alton, Illinois. Grasle will focus on identifying and targeting sales opportunities while providing customers, regional sales managers and programme managers with detailed technical analysis to support work packages.

Grasle joined West Star in July 2013 as an apprentice aircraft maintenance technician and has since advanced through several roles, including lead aircraft maintenance technician and project manager. His other responsibilities will include managing sales leads, preparing sales presentations and proposals, and coordinating with customers and sales managers to ensure seamless execution of maintenance events. He will also play a pivotal role in industry engagement by attending trade shows and vendor events to foster relationships and stay ahead of market trends.

“Curtis’ growth within the company is a testament to his hard work, technical expertise and dedication to West Star values. We are confident that his extensive experience and proven track record will be instrumental in his new role and we look forward to seeing his continued success,” says Robert Peyman, director of technical sales.