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Benjamin Gordon

Racine,WI

Summary

Experienced licensed Powerplant Mechanic with over two years of hands-on experience. Demonstrated expertise in assisting with 100-hour and annual inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards. Equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to launch a successful career in aviation maintenance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Powerplant Mechanic

Aviation Plus
12.2024 - Current

Repaired and maintained small aircraft. Performed 100 hour inspections.

A&P Apprentice

Aviation Plus
10.2023 - 12.2024

Assisted with repairs and alterations to small aircraft.

A&P Apprentice

W-Air Aviation
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Repaired and maintained components on small aircraft.
  • Completed all servicing procedures on 7 flight school aircraft during 100 hour & Annual Inspections.
  • Removed all outside panels and interior structure on 7 flight school aircraft during 100 hour & Annual inspections.
  • Trained new employees on shop procedures.
  • Performed oil changes and courtesy checks on numerous outside customer aircraft.
  • Troubleshot ignition system on Piper Archer and serviced magnetos.

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support PWK
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date and accurate quality control logs and permanent records of services performed.
  • Inspected equipment, systems and components for operational readiness and compliance with AFQC standards.
  • Serviced and directed aircraft on busy ramp.

Line Supervisor

Avflight Corporation
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supervised employees while aircraft was serviced.
  • Fueled, towed and hangar'd aircraft.

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support
12.2016 - 11.2019
  • Serviced aircraft and maintained facility infrastructure.
  • Maintained up to date AFQC logs.

Laborer

Dakota Underground
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Installed water and sewer pipe.
  • Operated small equipment, such as skidsteer and mini excavator.

Laborer

Magnus Pacific
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Installed storm water features and pipe for ground water collection system at old copper mine.
  • Assisted with evacuation operations during large forest fire.

Facilities Floater / Electrician's Apprentice

Holden Village
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Milled lumber for porches on historic buildings.
  • Installed wire inside 8 utility rooms.
  • Shoveled and maintained winter trails in mountainous terrain.

Deckhand

Washington Island Ferry Line
07.2007 - 11.2013
  • Directed cars onto ferries in all weather.
  • Assisted with oil changes.
  • Removed old paint and applied new to 5 ferry superstructures and interiors.

Education

No Degree - Civil Engineering / Gas Utility

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

No Degree - Geography

University Of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

High School Diploma - General Studies

Washington Park High School
Racine, WI
06.2011

Certification

FAA Licensed Powerplant Mechanic.

Timeline

Licensed Powerplant Mechanic

Aviation Plus
12.2024 - Current

A&P Apprentice

Aviation Plus
10.2023 - 12.2024

A&P Apprentice

W-Air Aviation
10.2022 - 10.2023

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support PWK
02.2021 - 09.2022

Line Supervisor

Avflight Corporation
12.2019 - 01.2021

Line Service Technician

Signature Flight Support
12.2016 - 11.2019

Laborer

Dakota Underground
04.2016 - 10.2016

Laborer

Magnus Pacific
04.2015 - 10.2015

Facilities Floater / Electrician's Apprentice

Holden Village
12.2013 - 04.2015

Deckhand

Washington Island Ferry Line
07.2007 - 11.2013

No Degree - Civil Engineering / Gas Utility

Gateway Technical College

No Degree - Geography

University Of Wisconsin - Whitewater

High School Diploma - General Studies

Washington Park High School
Benjamin Gordon