VSE Aviation Services formerly NorthStar Technologies, LLC

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Partnership

Headquarters

Bridgeport, WV

Founded

2018

Based at North Central West Virginia Airport, VSE Aviation Services, formerly NorthStar Technologies, repairs and supports aircraft engines and components while also fabricating aviation-specific skids and tooling in-house. The company brings more than 50 years of aviation experience to its work for commercial, defense, and OEM customers, with mobile engine support extending its reach nationwide. Its FAA and EASA Part 145 approvals, along with AS9110:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certification, support both U.S. and international maintenance programs.

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