Preston Bigler
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Mechanic knowledgeable in all areas of structural aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds with zero incident safety record.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
15G Aircraft Structural Repair
Utah National Guard
West Jordan, UT
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Performed aircraft structural repairs as related to sheet metal and composite structures.
- Performed inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and heating systems.
- Assisted in disassembly, demilitarization, transportation and disposal of remaining aircraft structures.
Covid-19 Swabber
Utah National Guard
Draper, UT
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigator
Utah National Guard
Draper, United States
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
Construction Project Manager
Bigler Construction
Draper, UT
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2016 - Current
Skills
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Military maintenance requirements
Strong communication
Basic print reading skills and layout skills
PPE Compliance
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Software Proficiency
Timeline
Covid-19 Swabber
Utah National Guard
01.2021 - 07.2021
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigator
Utah National Guard
06.2020 - 01.2021
15G Aircraft Structural Repair
Utah National Guard
03.2017 - 02.2023
Accounting And Business Management
Salt Lake Community College
06.2016 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Bigler Construction
01.2013 - 01.2020