CONNOR CHRISTIANSON
Carver,MN
Summary
Dedicated former U.S. Army CH-47 maintainer with extensive expertise in mechanical systems, diagnostics, and safety protocols. Proficient in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance while consistently adhering to regulatory standards to ensure optimal operational performance. Recognized for fostering effective team collaboration and demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving operational excellence through a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills, ready to contribute to team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Traffic Control Trainee
FAA
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitored and coordinated aircraft movements to ensure safe takeoffs and landings.
- Utilized radar systems to track flight paths and manage air traffic flow effectively.
- Communicated real-time instructions to pilots, enhancing situational awareness and safety.
- Cultivated adaptability skills by learning various air traffic control positions within the simulation environment, including tower, ground, and en route sectors.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail by accurately tracking aircraft positions, altitudes, and speeds during high-pressure simulation exercises.
- Expanded understanding of human factors related to aviation safety through comprehensive study of past incidents and accidents involving air traffic control errors or miscommunications.
Service Technician
Wolf Motors Ford
Jordan, MN
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Executed routine maintenance and repairs on various Ford vehicle models.
- Collaborated with service advisors to ensure customer satisfaction and timely service delivery.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for troubleshooting and repair processes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
CH-47F/D Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintainer
Minnesota Army National Guard
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
Lube Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Grand Forks, ND
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted routine oil changes, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company protocols.
Basic Combat Training
U.S. Government
Columbia, SC
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Trained in weapons proficiency
- Physical endurance
- Mental Endurance and Fortitude
Warehouse Worker
Northland Forestry Products
Shakopee, MN
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Transferred products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting and power washing.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
Machinist Apprentice
J@C Custom Tooling
Lake Crystal, MN
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Studied daily blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Education
No Degree - UAS
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Chanhassen High School
Chanhassen, MN06-2018
Skills
- Heavy equipment repair
- Forklift operation
- Helicopter maintenance
- SOP proficiency
- Welding abilities
- Vulnerability and risk assessment
- Technical aptitude
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Air Traffic Control Trainee
FAA
10.2025 - 12.2025
Lube Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
09.2021 - 12.2021
Service Technician
Wolf Motors Ford
02.2021 - 04.2025
CH-47F/D Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintainer
Minnesota Army National Guard
08.2019 - 03.2025
Basic Combat Training
U.S. Government
05.2019 - 07.2019
Warehouse Worker
Northland Forestry Products
08.2018 - 10.2018
Machinist Apprentice
J@C Custom Tooling
06.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Chanhassen High School
No Degree - UAS
University of North Dakota