A Grand Junction, Colo.-based provider of MRO services for the business aviation industry read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 7

TOTAL RATINGS: 150

CEO: Robert Rasberry

West Star Aviation Company Culture

West Star Aviation Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.2/5

West Star Aviation's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

Happiness

B+

Perks & Benefits

B-

Leadership

C+

Manager

C+

West Star Aviation CEO

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Robert Rasberry

57 /100

Diversity at West Star Aviation

N/A

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Women at West Star Aviation

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West Star Aviation eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"

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Recommend to a Friend?

-15

West Star Aviation employees are -15% more likely to recommend West Star Aviation as a great place to work

28%	Promoters
29%	Passives
43%	Detractors

Working at West Star Aviation

Working at West Star Aviation is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. West Star Aviation employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting West Star Aviation’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Grand Junction, CO. See below in detail how working at West Star Aviation was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at West Star Aviation

Overall Company Culture at West Star Aviation is rated C

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West Star Aviation Employee Reviews

Out of 10 West Star Aviation employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping West Star Aviation improve their work culture.

75%

25%

Positive Reviews	75%
Constructive Feedback	25%

Positive Reviews From West Star Aviation Employees

What is the best part about your compensation package?
Great benefits, but not worth it.
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Their compensation package is above average, they seem to really care about their employees
Anonymous Review
What do you like best about the leadership team?
The leadership team is very laid back as long as the employee does the job that they are hired for. They are always willing to help and are flexible to help their employees.
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From West Star Aviation Employees

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Obtain a new CEO and get rid of all the nepotism at the company
Anonymous Review
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Hire managers with a managerial background and experience. Actually listen and respond to employee and customer comments.
Anonymous Review

West Star Aviation Company Information

West Star Aviation Company Overview

A Grand Junction, Colo.-based provider of MRO services for the business aviation industry

Headquarter	796 Heritage Way Grand Junction, CO 81506 United States of America
Website	www.weststaraviation.com/
Founding Date	1952
Tel	9702424333
Company Status	Private

West Star Aviation Employees

7 employees at West Star Aviation have reviewed West Star Aviation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 7 West Star Aviation employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at West Star Aviation are pleased with their total compensation at West Star Aviation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at West Star Aviation are generally satisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at West Star Aviation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at West Star Aviation believe the environment at West Star Aviation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at West Star Aviation is moderate. About 20% of the employees at West Star Aviation work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at West Star Aviation are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining West Star Aviation - Employee Onboarding

West Star Aviation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

West Star Aviation Employee Onboarding

West Star Aviation KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of West Star Aviation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 West Star Aviation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

West Star Aviation KPIs & OKRs

West Star Aviation CEO & Leadership

West Star Aviation CEO - Robert Rasberry

57 /100

Robert’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Robert in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Grand Junction, CO. Robert Rasberry’s employees rank West Star Aviation in the Top 10% for Compensation, in the Top 20% for Happiness, and in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits.

West Star Aviation Leadership

The West Star Aviation Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Robert Rasberry, Co-founder/Executive VP, Sales and Marketing Jim Swehla, and VP Finance James Lauschke

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West Star Aviation Salaries

How much does West Star Aviation pay?

How much do people at West Star Aviation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at West Star Aviation is $115,049, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,926, or $57 per hour.

At West Star Aviation, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $269,829 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,947 annually. Average West Star Aviation salaries by department include: Business Development at $125,771, Finance at $73,969, Engineering at $124,506, and HR at $92,529. Half of West Star Aviation salaries are above $118,926.

6 employees at West Star Aviation rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 6 employees at West Star Aviation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

West Star Aviation Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $69k	$69k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $91k	$91k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $118k	$118k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $194k	$194k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $266k	$266k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $344k	$344k	100th Percentile

$115,049^*

Average Compensation

$118,926^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

West Star Aviation Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at West Star Aviation

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at West Star Aviation across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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West Star Aviation Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

Unique Office Space

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West Star Aviation PTO

West Star Aviation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. West Star Aviation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	50%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	50%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

West Star Aviation PTO Policy

West Star Aviation Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding West Star Aviation

What is West Star Aviation address?

West Star Aviation location is at 796 Heritage Way

Who is the CEO of West Star Aviation?

West Star Aviation CEO is Robert Rasberry, their score by employees is 57

What is West Star Aviation eNPS?

The eNPS for West Star Aviation is -15

What is the salary for Operations Manager in West Star Aviation?

Operations Manager average salary in the US is 90k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in West Star Aviation?

The average salaries for Business Development in West Star Aviation is 126k

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