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Andrew Erickson

Jordan,MN

Summary

Dedicated and dependable employee seeking an opportunity to return to position in aviation. I bring the skills your repair station requires as well as the willingness to work.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Supervisor

Fireside Hearth & Home
08.2001 - Current
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Assisted with training and development of team members.
  • Successfully managed high-pressure situations, maintaining composure while finding solutions to complex problems quickly.
  • Managed daily operations of the service department, maintaining a high level of organization and productivity.
  • Monitored team's performance and gave feedback when necessary.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed, resulting in a safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional development and career growth opportunities within the company.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback.

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Wipaire
12.1998 - 09.2001
  • Modified airframes to accept the installation of aircraft floats.
  • Conducted multiple Wipaire 675 HP conversions consisting of removing the PT-6 from a Cessna Caravan, sending out for modifications and then reinstalling it back on the aircraft.
  • participated in many different aircraft modimodifications.


Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Seaborne Aviation
07.1996 - 12.1998
  • Maintained a fleet of DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplanes under FAA 121 rules.
  • Performed scheduled inspections, maintenance and repairs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair engines, hydraulic systems, flight control system, fuel systems and electrical systems.



Director of Maintenance

Twin Otter International
06.1992 - 07.1996
  • Led a team restoring DHC-6 Twin Otters. Team members included structures, avionics, paint, interiors and A&P mechanics.
  • Experienced in troubleshooting and maintenance of PT6 engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems and flight control systems.
  • Completed the sheet metal work on multiple cockpit restorations on Twin Otters.



Staff Sergeant- Aircraft Structural Maintenance

US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
06.1982 - 06.1992
  • Design, fabricate and install aircraft sheet metal parts on various aircraft.
  • Replace structural components
  • Complete airframe modifications per eng specifications and blue print
  • Train, supervise and mentor junior airmen and NCOs


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Airframe Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Strong Structures background
  • Airframe and Powerplant license
  • Self Motivating

Timeline

Service Supervisor

Fireside Hearth & Home
08.2001 - Current

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Wipaire
12.1998 - 09.2001

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Seaborne Aviation
07.1996 - 12.1998

Director of Maintenance

Twin Otter International
06.1992 - 07.1996

Staff Sergeant- Aircraft Structural Maintenance

US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
06.1982 - 06.1992

Associate of Applied Science - Airframe Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Andrew Erickson