West Star Aviation, LLC. manufacturing expanding in Hamilton County

West Star Aviation LLC

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Tennessee government and West Star Aviation, LLC (WSA) officials announced an expansion to its manufacturing operations in Hamilton County.

WSA will invest nearly $32 million in Hamilton County, creating 200 new jobs.

“West Star Aviation’s expansion will create 200 new high-quality jobs for the families across Southeast Tennessee while strengthening our state’s position in the aerospace industry.  Chattanooga has a surplus of skilled workers that will be the ideal fit for these new jobs, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will create for years to come.”

-Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

The company has been operating in Chattanooga for the last decade.

This will mark the company’s third expansion in Tennessee.