Calvin Du Plessis
West Melbourne
Summary
Aviation professional with six years of industry experience and two years of aerospace academic training. Proven ability to apply technical knowledge in practical settings. Committed to advancing in the aerospace field and contributing to innovative projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Systems Installer
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Vero Beach
06.2025 - Current
- Operate overhead crane to position heavy aircraft components.
- Harness build/termination, torque/fasteners, bonding/grounding, leak checks, and functional test.
- Conducted tests on newly installed aircraft components to ensure proper functioning.
- Installed aircraft modifications such as speakers, navigation systems, lighting systems, air conditioning units, and wiring harnesses.
- Used precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to measure tolerances on machined parts.
Assembly Technician
Embraer executive Jets
Melbourne
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and fix technical issues.
- Efficiently perform on flight control cables, oxygen lines, electrical components, fuel tubes, and mechanical operations.
- Documented assembly processes and maintained accurate records of work completed.
- Inspected parts for defects and maintained high safety protocols during assembly.
Aviation Operations Supervisor
Sheltair Aviation
Melbourne
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed military aircraft logistics, focusing on towing and positioning operations.
- Troubleshot fueling operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Delegated tasks based on time management and skills within the organization.
- Oversaw quality control processes for ground support equipment.
- Promoted to Supervisor within six months, leading a team of 8 personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12.2022
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL12.2020
Skills
- Power tools operation
- Avionics expertise
- Schematic reading
- System testing
- Documentation practices
- Collaborative troubleshooting
Timeline
Aircraft Systems Installer
Piper Aircraft Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Assembly Technician
Embraer executive Jets
05.2023 - 04.2025
Aviation Operations Supervisor
Sheltair Aviation
08.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Florida State College