ACE 2026 - September 8th
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
• West Star Aviation
Maintenance
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West Star Aviation has brought in Bryan Dunn as director, Gulfstream business development development. With nearly 30 years of experience in business aviation, Dunn brings a deep understanding of Gulfstream aircraft and a strong commitment to customer service and relationship-building.
Most recently serving as senior director at Satcom Direct Government, Dunn supported multi-satellite communications for Gulfstreams and special mission aircraft of numerous federal government agencies in the US. He has held customer-focused leadership roles at Leading Edge Aviation Solutions, StandardAero, Hawker Beechcraft Services and Gulfstream Westfield. His rare combination of hands-on technical expertise and decades of real-world aviation experience has enabled him to build lasting relationships with operators through trust, responsiveness and genuine support.
“Bryan's career has been built on strong customer relationships and a hands-on understanding of what operators need to keep their aircraft flying safely and efficiently,” notes Brian Howell, chief commercial officer at West Star Aviation. “His background gives him a unique perspective that allows him to connect with customers on both a technical and personal level.”
Dunn's experience includes extensive work with Gulfstream operators, where he has provided technical support, coordinated maintenance and served as a consistent point of contact for flight departments. His early career began at Gulfstream Aerospace, and over the years he has supported a wide range of business aviation customers across the Northeast and Eastern Canada.
“I've spent my career getting to know operators and helping them however I can,” says Bryan Dunn. “I'm excited to bring that same focus on relationships and service to West Star and to support Gulfstream customers in any way that helps their operations.”
Dunn holds an Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
With more than 79 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent MRO provider. Employing more than 3,000 professionals, West Star offers comprehensive services from strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, Illinois; Grand Junction, Colorado; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Millville, New Jersey; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, North Carolina, as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Chicago and Addison. The company's extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior and avionics services, supported by the largest AOG network in the US, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.