West Star Aviation expanding aircraft services at Chattanooga Metro Airport

Expansion promises 100 more jobs

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – West Star Aviation is expanding their operations at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.

The governor’s Office announced the $17 million investment that promises 100 new jobs on Monday.

West Star is a full-service aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company.

After six years in Chattanooga, the company plans to retrofit one of its hangars with a new design studio and build another hangar for a new shop.

The company has 250 workers at the airport facility now.

“We have seen enormous growth in the small amount of time we have been a part of the community and are thrilled with the announcement of our expansion to add even more jobs to the area. Chattanooga has provided West Star with tremendous support through the development programs, allowing for the continued growth in the area.” – Steve Goede, general manager, West Star Aviation