Executives in Focus

Sam McRickard appointed as new Project Manager at West Star Aviation, Grand Junction facility

Sam has several years of aviation experience, with previous project management positions at Cirrus for their research and development programs, along with their engineering design and certification.
“I am eager to be working directly with customers again and passionate about helping them get exactly what they envision when transforming their aircraft and leaving with the best experience possible from West Star,”

28 November 2020: Sam McRickard is appointed as the new Project Manager at West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT) facility.  Sam has several years of aviation experience, with previous project management positions at Cirrus for their research and development programs, along with their engineering design and certification.

“Sam’s previous experience in program management will be valuable to the West Star team and be an extra asset to our customers,” said Dave Krogman, General Manager (GJT).

“I am eager to be working directly with customers again and passionate about helping them get exactly what they envision when transforming their aircraft and leaving with the best experience possible from West Star,” said Sam McRickard, Program Manager (GJT).

West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and APUs, avionics installations and repair, major modifications, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, accessory services and parts.