AIDEN PREUSS
The Woodlands
Summary
Dedicated aviation student and aspiring professional pilot with 50.1 total flight hours and first solo flight completed, pursuing career-focused pilot training with a commitment to teamwork and leadership. Demonstrated marketable skills through extensive heavy machinery operation and diverse workforce experience, reflecting the hands-on, career-ready approach valued by Texas State's Aviation Science program. Proven ability to thrive in high-demand environments while maintaining safety, adaptability, and a collaborative work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diver
Pro Line Golf
08.2019 - Current
- Conduct independent underwater recovery and maintenance operations in variable conditions—developing the focus, precision, and self-directed work ethic required of professional pilots.
- Maintain strict safety compliance and equipment integrity across all operations, reinforcing personal accountability and conscientiousness.
- Coordinate with teams on operational procedures, strengthening the communication and situational awareness essential to flight operations.
Electrician / Tubing Fitter / Equipment Operator
Higdon Construction
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including telescopic boom forklift trucks, boom lifts, compact track loaders, scissor lifts, backhoe loaders, and roller compactors—developing mechanical comprehension and hands-on operational expertise applicable to aircraft systems and flight operations.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems and control panels for pipeline operations, strengthening troubleshooting and technical systems understanding essential for professional aviation.
- Collaborated with engineers and welders to exceed OSHA and DOT safety standards, building the safety mindset and operational discipline critical to professional pilot practice.
- Managed high-pressure environments with multiple competing demands, demonstrating focus and adaptive decision-making under real-world operational stress.
General Laborer
Independent Contractor
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained facility safety and versatility in painting, demolition, and woodworking projects.
Bar Back
Sawyer Park
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Strengthened teamwork, multitasking, and rapid response in high-pressure service environments.
- Initiated and coordinated adoption event partnership between Sawyer Park and Montgomery County Animal Shelter, leveraging event coordinator expertise to establish a twice-yearly community initiative that strengthens local partnerships and promotes animal welfare.
Assistant Photographer
Top Shot Photography
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Enhanced technical proficiency and organization in event support and photography logistics.
Floor Assistant
Woods & Water Taxidermy
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported production and process reliability, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and collaborative workflows.
Facilities Assistant
St. Anthony of Padua
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Upheld facility functionality and safety during events, repairs, and daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Administration & Operations
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2028
Skills
- Aircraft & Flight Operations: First solo flight, 501 flight hours, Private Pilot training progression, aviation weather fundamentals, basic aircraft systems understanding
- Equipment Mastery: Telescopic boom forklift trucks, boom lifts, compact track loaders, scissor lifts, backhoe loaders, roller compactors, electrical systems, complex equipment operation
- Professional Attributes: Safety compliance, mechanical aptitude, focus and precision, adaptive decision-making, teamwork, operational discipline, OSHA/DOT standards knowledge
HONORS & RECOGNITION
High School: Academic Letterman, FFA Letterman, 3 Perfect Scores in Homesite Competitions, 5 High Place Individuals in Homesite, 3-Time State Qualifying Homesite Team, Reserve Grand-Champion Breeding Heifer, 3rd Place Market Barrow
College: OSU President's Honor Roll
LEADERSHIP & COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
- Chapter President, The Woodlands FFA | August 2019 – May 2023
- Led a 3-time state-qualifying homesite team to competitive achievement, demonstrating strategic leadership and commitment to high performance.
- Managed complex chapter operations, competitions, and livestock projects—building the organizational and problem-solving capabilities required in aviation operations.
- Developed decision-making under pressure through hands-on leadership of competitive teams and projects.
Timeline
Electrician / Tubing Fitter / Equipment Operator
Higdon Construction
10.2023 - 01.2025
General Laborer
Independent Contractor
06.2022 - 09.2023
Floor Assistant
Woods & Water Taxidermy
06.2022 - 05.2023
Bar Back
Sawyer Park
10.2021 - 09.2023
Facilities Assistant
St. Anthony of Padua
08.2021 - 10.2021
Diver
Pro Line Golf
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Photographer
Top Shot Photography
06.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Administration & Operations
Oklahoma State University