CALLEN D. BARKER
Wichita,KS
Summary
Collaborative individual eager to leverage knowledge of aircraft systems, engines and avionics. Skilled in flight operations and navigation with keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Aeronautix LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection processes and utilizing specialized equipment for accurate measurements.
- Reduced manufacturing defects by conducting thorough inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring the delivery of high-quality products through consistent adherence to quality control standards.
- Performed field inspections and design calculations, verified accuracy of dimensions and project data and examined workmanship for conformity to standards.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Panel Crew Member
1 Vision Aviation
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
Electrical Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Education
BBA - Technology Management
Kansas State University
Salina, KS05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation
Kansas State University
Salina, KS05.2025
Minor - Aviation Safety
Kansas State University
Salina, KS05.2023
Skills
- Customer Inquiries
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Control
- Strong Organization Skills
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Attentive to Detail
- Safety Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Product Inspection
- Blueprint Interpretation
Accomplishments
- Safety Award by The City of Wichita for the acknowledgment of maintaining safe operation at Tex Consolver Golf Club, June 2018
- Deans Honor Roll 2020-2022
Deans Honor Roll 2020-2022
Must exhibit a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester and be in good academic standing.
Certification
- Private Pilot Certificate (Completed January 2021)
- Instrument Certificate (Completed October 2021)
- Commercial Certificate (To be completed 2025)
- 204.7 total flight hours, 151.8 hours PIC, and 76.2 hours simulated instrument, 1.6 hours of actual instrument as of 5/17/2023.
Timeline
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Aeronautix LLC
01.2024 - Current
Panel Crew Member
1 Vision Aviation
02.2021 - 01.2023
Electrical Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
09.2020 - 02.2021
BBA - Technology Management
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aviation
Kansas State University
Minor - Aviation Safety
Kansas State University