Dillon Andersen
Wasilla,AK
Summary
All-in-all I am fairly new to aviation maintenance but have a well rounded experience thus far. I have learned to be a team player but also am good at working alone when needed. I try to be clean, organized, detail oriented and follow instructions as meticulously as possible. I often draw on past experiences to help with maintenance tasks and have several people I can call for help on any number of things maintenance related. I would also like to think that my experience with rag planes and welding could potentially help grow a side of your business in the future.
I use my Catholic faith to guide how I live my life and go about making decisions and my family is the center of my life after Christ. I work to support my wife and two little girls and whoever the third child is on the way. After moving to the valley I knew I couldnt commute for the next 25 years and have been looking for a good place to work ever since then. I really like the guys I work with at Angel. They have all been very good to me. But I cannot justify the 2 hours a day and missing my girls grow up and the wear and tear on my vehicle. If possible I would like to talk again and maybe join in on your team. Seems like a sweet gig and a re-loading table in a hangar with rag wings and tubines is a pretty cool middle ground.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Angel Aviation
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks including full run through initially upon starting.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs using manufacturer data and AC 43.13.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and efficiently.
- Mainly 100 hrs and annuals on school C172/152 as well as school a turbo Piper Seneca II.
- Outside maintenance work included annuals and modifications on C180/185, Piper PA-22 Pacer, PA-18 Super Cub, PA-32 Lance and more.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
That Old Shop
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed annuals on Super cubs and Cessna 180 aircraft.
- Performed rag repairs from small patches to full ground up wing and fuselage covering.
- Installed off-airport modifications of various types including large tires, flap mods, prop installs and more.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Angel Aviation
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks including full run through initially upon starting.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs using manufacturer data and AC 43.13.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and efficiently.
- Mainly 100 hrs and annuals on school C172/152 as well as school a turbo Piper Seneca II.
- Outside maintenance work included annuals and modifications on C180/185, Piper PA-22 Pacer, PA-18 Super Cub, PA-32 Lance and more.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Rusts Flying Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed 100 hrs on DeHavilland Beavers, PT-6 turbine Otters, an AirVan, C206G, and Cessna Caravan Blackhawk conversion.
- Tasks included everything from routine maintenance and daily tasks to troubleshooting hydraulics and parts replacement.
- We performed full engine changes, radial and opposed piston.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Alaska Air Cargo
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Mid-shift tasks mostly included daily inspection and routine items, tire and brake assembly changes.
- Was directly involved in 5-6 hot sections.
- Helped with several in-depth troubleshooting projects one being electrical.
- Close to a dozen prop changes.
- Landing gear swaps and rigging.
- Several engine changes.
- 5-6 fuel nozzle replacement kit changes.
- 2-3 windshield replacements.
- Several De-ice boot replacements.
- C-check experience.
- Run-and-taxi privileges.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
PenAir
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Mainly just got to start getting to know the Saab 2000 before PenAir went belly up.
- 3-4 prop changes.
- De-ice boot replacements.
- Started learning ADA codes.
- Engine inspections.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Ultima Thule Outfitters
03.2018 - 11.2019
- First A&P job out of school.
- Worked under the sole mechanic for a fleet of 6 Super cubs, Cessna 180, Cessna 185 and a Garrett Turbine Otter.
- Performed 100 hr inspections and routine maintenance including fabric patches, prop changes, oil changes, tires and brake changes.
- On the Otter did fuel and oil filter changes and helped with inspections but didn't get to do much in depth work just due to being in the backcountry and so new.
- Completed gear, prop, engine mount, tire and other various part changes.
Skills
- I try to communicate as well as possible about work situations that involve relaying information to others
- I never hesitate to admit it if im in the wrong or ask for if im not sure about something
- I do have a decent background in welding that might prove useful in the future
- Good at following tech data and instructions
- Open to learn what is necessary to get the job done correctly
- My Flying background has proven beneficial to more comprehensively understanding the maintenance side of things
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Angel Aviation
02.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
That Old Shop
04.2022 - 02.2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Angel Aviation
10.2021 - 04.2022
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Rusts Flying Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Alaska Air Cargo
04.2020 - 05.2021
Aviation Maintenance Technician
PenAir
02.2019 - 04.2019
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Ultima Thule Outfitters
03.2018 - 11.2019