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DONALD COX

Los Osos,CA

Summary

Innovative professional with several years of diverse experience specializing in difficult access and steep slope projects . Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent Rockfall and Landslide Mitigation

Access Limited Construction
10.2005 - Current
  • Superintendent
  • Operations Coordinator
  • USCG 100-Ton Master Captains License
  • Interpreted construction drawings and specifications to verify accurate installation and scope alignment.
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Incorporated innovative construction techniques into projects, resulting in improved efficiency and overall quality of workmanship.

Deck Hand on Fishing Vessels

Virg’s Landing Fishing and Marine
10.2002 - 10.2005
  • Prepared and optimized vessels for open-water travel
  • Enforced all USCG safety regulations
  • Monitored and managed passenger safety .
  • Executed proactive and reactive maintenance in port and under way
  • Assisted clients with specialized needs

Airframe and Power Plant AMT

Katmai Air
05.2001 - 10.2002
  • Floatplane Fleet Operations Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician Katmai Air – Kulik Lodge
  • Aviation Logistics Specialist
  • Fleet Readiness & Logistics for 6 Floatplanes
  • Turnaround Optimization: Streamlined daily pre-flight staging, fueling, and safety inspections.
  • Remote Asset Maintenance: Executed critical preventative and corrective maintenance in remote areas.
  • FAA & Safety Compliance: Audited and enforced absolute compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Supply Chain Management: Coordinated the inventory, tracking, and procurement of critical aircraft parts.
  • Cross-Functional Operations: Collaborated directly with pilots, lodge management, and backcountry guides to dynamically sync flight schedules

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Airframe and Power Plant AMT

Atmospherics Inc. Cloud Seeding and Weather Modification
12.1991 - 05.2001
  • Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance technician at Atmospherics Incorporated.
  • Perrformed full-service maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections for a fleet of eight Piper Turbo Aztecs, a Piper Navajo 310, and a Cessna 421C dedicated to weather modification.
  • Ensured peak dispatch reliability and strict FAA compliance for demanding flight profiles and readiness.
  • Maintained specialized airborne pyrotechnical equipment to precisely deploy silver iodide, creating artificial nuclei for precipitation enhancement.

Education

USCG 100-Ton Master Captains License - Maritime Studies And Navigation

Bethel Island Maritime Academy
Bethel Island, CA
04.2010

Associates Degree - Aircraft Maintenance And Flight Science

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
12.1996

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Relationship building and management
  • Quality assurance
  • Construction supervision
  • Relationship building
  • Quality standards
  • Key decision making
  • Subcontractor management
  • Training oversight
  • Cost estimation
  • Change order management

Accomplishments

UAS Certificate Drone Operations

Commercial Pilot Certificate - Instrument Rated FAA 1st Class Medical

USCG 100 Ton Master Captain License

Airframe and Powerplant Rated Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certificate

Certification

Commercial Pilot ASES, Instrument, Aircraft Maintenance Technician-A&P Not Current, Remote Pilot Certificate sUAS, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, Valid Current United States Passport

Personal Information

  • Availability: Available starting Nov 1, 2026
  • ID Type: United States Passport

Timeline

Superintendent Rockfall and Landslide Mitigation

Access Limited Construction
10.2005 - Current

Deck Hand on Fishing Vessels

Virg’s Landing Fishing and Marine
10.2002 - 10.2005

Airframe and Power Plant AMT

Katmai Air
05.2001 - 10.2002

Airframe and Power Plant AMT

Atmospherics Inc. Cloud Seeding and Weather Modification
12.1991 - 05.2001

USCG 100-Ton Master Captains License - Maritime Studies And Navigation

Bethel Island Maritime Academy

Associates Degree - Aircraft Maintenance And Flight Science

Reedley College
DONALD COX