West Star Aviation's Kevin Bostwick Receives Inaugural NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award

East Alton, IL, December 20, 2016-West Star Aviation is proud to announce that Kevin Bostwick has been nominated for and selected to receive the Inaugural NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award.

This award recognizes individual aviation professionals who have demonstrated outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety in the business aviation industry. The candidates are picked based on vocational excellence, professional ethics, continuous improvement, professional engagement, selflessness and professional image.

"Safety and professionalism are part of our heritage at West Star. I am very humbled by being selected to receive this award," said Kevin Bostwick, Quality Assurance Manager/DAR-T for Maintenance, West Star Aviation.

Voted #1 Preferred MRO in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Professional Pilot magazine annual “Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment” (PRASE) Survey for three consecutive years, West Star Aviation specializes in the repair and maintenance of airframes, windows, and engines, as well as major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, surplus avionics sales, accessory services, paint and parts.

In addition to its facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; and Chattanooga, TN, West Star Aviation runs maintenance operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, CO; Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL and Centennial Airport in Denver, CO. The company also provides complete FBO services for transient aircraft at its newly remodeled East Alton and Grand Junction facilities. West Star Aviation is an industry leader in technical experience and expertise while providing world-class customer services in all the organization’s divisions. For more information visit www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.