Dakota Guidry

Work History

U.S. Army Active Duty

10.2018 - Current

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics, and hydraulics.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check the flight readiness of aircraft.
Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
Demonstrated proficient ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and test equipment following repairs.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
Operated power tools, gauges, and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components on both aircraft and supporting ground equipment.
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components, and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.

U.S. Army Active Duty

09.2017 - 10.2018

Transferred historical data and logistical control of aircraft to receiving facilities when aircraft entered and left airspace.
Communicated safety concerns, weather conditions, and potentially hostile locations to aviators based on ever-changing battlefield conditions.
Alerted airfield emergency crews and other designated personnel to emerging aircraft flight difficulties while under hostile conditions.
Ensured compliance with facility directives and standard operating procedures to achieve safe and timely operations during high-stress conditions and extended working hours.
Read and interpreted information to convey to flight crews from sophisticated computer systems, radar, and weather equipment.
Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

U.S. Army Active Duty

09.2014 - 09.2017

Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Provided customers with ideal and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating options while improving customer satisfaction ratings under the guidance of the Department of Defense.
Coordinated both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare, hotel, and rental car reservations.
Arranged travel accommodations for groups, executives, and special needs clients.
Provided oversight and management of transactions via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive personal information with professionalism and discreteness.
Updated and maintained customer databases to aid in management's oversight satisfaction.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations, and best practices to better serve customers.