Dan Milholland has been promoted to senior project manager at West Star Aviation in Grand Junction. Sean McCracken was promoted to avionics team lead.

Milholland has worked for West Star for more than 24 years, including positions as a technician and senior team lead in aircraft services. He obtained his airframe and powerplant license from Colorado Northwestern Community College and previously worked on B-1 bombers and the space shuttle.

“Dan’s expertise is a valuable asset to West Star, and we are excited that he will continue his career while offering the best services and project coordination to our valued customers,” said Scott Sweeney, general manager of West Star at Grand Junction.

McCracken has worked at West Star since 2012, first in the paint department and then in avionics. He serves in the Air National Guard as a weapons loader on F-16 aircraft.

“Sean has excelled in all his roles, and we are confident he will continue to bring his extensive expertise to our valued customers,” Sweeney said.

West Star Aviation offers a range of services that include the maintenance and repair of airframes, engines and avionics as well as painting and interior refurbishments. In addition to its facilities at the Grand Junction Regional Airport, West Star Aviation operates facilities in Aspen and Denver as well as in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. For more information, visit www.weststaraviation.com.