Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
played in a professional band for 5 years, currently student pilot, and also forklift certified
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DUKE TAYLOR

Lake Luzerne

Summary

Hello, my name is Duke. a little summary of myself is that i'm a hard worker. Day and night. I take pride on working hard and consistently but most importantly safely no matter where or what the task is. I feel working with others even as teams is a huge thing to me and close to my heart. I want others around me, including myself as well to succeed but to also feel safe and take value away from the task at hand . . Aviation is in my blood. As i ultimately strive to become an airline pilot i would have to say ramp work is a close second. I've done a few things in life that i am super grateful to have done as many may not have those same opportunities which has led me to wanting to teach and share with others as much as possible. If i can ad value to a job, organization, co workers as such while maintaining efficiency and safety then i feel i am doing the right thing and going in the right direction and i wouldn't settle for anything less. love being around people and interacting and communicating as i feel its essential to a safe, productive, and hopefully fun work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ramp Supervisor-(United and West Jet Airlines)

Airport Terminal Service
2017.09 - 2020.09

overlooked ramp operations, aircraft grooming during turns and overnight rons/ star departures, pushback , towed, brake ride, operate ramp equipment,

  • Evaluated performance, set schedules, and coached ramp agents on work areas.
  • Maintained documentation, completed shift paperwork and submitted information for team payroll.
  • Completed aircraft reset functions, such as cabin service, refueling and cargo actions to meet departure schedules.
  • Trained new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
  • Directed personnel to properly stage baggage and execute safe and accurate loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Maintained compliance with airport and airline policies and baggage weight restrictions to protect passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.
  • Provided detailed training and safety protocol workshops to optimize performance and productivity of crew members.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Cleaned airplanes between flights, sanitized lavatories and seat trays as per company specifications.
  • Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
  • Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using [Type] equipment.
  • Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
  • Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
  • Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
  • Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over [Number] daily flights.
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Kept crew in line with airport, OSHA, TSA, FAA and other applicable regulations.
  • Performed security search on ron aircraft,
  • Brake ride certified
  • Towed aircraft
  • pushback certified (pushed 737-4,7,8,9,757-200,300 ,Emb 135/45,Crj 200-900, Emb175, Airbus 319,320,321

Station Trainer/line Tech/Ramp Agent

Avflight
2023.02 - Current
  • Drove fuel trucks, hydrant carts and stationary carts to complete work.
  • Fueled airline equipment according to exact work orders.
  • Handled aviation fuel and chemicals with correct procedures and quality control standards.
  • Operated tugs, shuttles and other ground service equipment.
  • Helped team coordinate smooth and safe aircraft movement.
  • Delivered ground support and service for different air carriers coming through airport.
  • Supported flight safety by completing de-icing work.
  • Maintained clear and clean ramp, building and customer areas.
  • Fuel contour airlines, breeze airlines and allegiant
  • Ramp agent service Breeze Airways
  • Station trainer for Breeze airlines
  • Fuel and service various GA (general aviation)
  • Tow and push back comercial and GA.

Ramp Agent/Ground Operations Agent

DGS-UNIFI United
2020.08 - 2021.08

operate ramp equipment, load and unload flights, aircraft grooming

  • Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over [Number] daily flights.
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using [Type] equipment.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
  • Cleaned airplanes between flights, sanitized lavatories and seat trays as per company specifications.

Warehouse Team Member Trainer

Target Distribution Warehouse
2020.08 - Current
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

ramp agent-ups

QUANTEM AVIATION-UPS CARGO
2020.04 - 2020.09

unload and load ups cargo aircraft, operate ramp equipment

  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and [Action].
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using [Type] equipment.
  • Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
  • Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
  • Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
  • Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over [Number] daily flights.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.

Education

GED -

Ball High School
Galveston Texas
05.2014

Skills

  • Visual Inspection
  • Work Order Following
  • Quality Assessment and Assurance
  • Truck Driving
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Standards Compliance
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Equipment Operation
  • Accuracy and Precision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Stacking and Staging
  • Deadline Meeting
  • Adaptable to Changing Needs
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reaction Time and Speed

Accomplishments

    I played in a professional band for 5 years and gave it up to pursue flight training and best interest of my family. i have been playing bass guitar for 15 years. been on billboards, recorded in professional studio, performed in front thousands at various festivals, events, country clubs, parties and etc

Certification

student pilot certificate, fork lift certified

played in a professional band for 5 years, currently student pilot, and also forklift certified

Band- been playing bass since 2006. Performed live as well in churches, small events with various local bands i have been apart of since about 2011. did that steadily but in 2015 i started another band outside of the church i was attending with some of the worship team members where we got a gig at chic fil a from our pastor who was a manager there. when we performed a 50,60's theme show a talent agent was there and called us the next day about how he liked what he heard. from there we got booked up from 2-5 nights a week 2 years in advance for the next 5 years. last year with them (2019) i made 75k all while still working fulltime as ramp supervisor for united in fort myers. in short, i loved it. never thought id accomplish so much as i never planned on performing to that high of a level. i only planned to do small shows with my band around town here and there or at church. also i started flight training as well since i always had dream to be a pilot.

Timeline

Station Trainer/line Tech/Ramp Agent

Avflight
2023.02 - Current

Ramp Agent/Ground Operations Agent

DGS-UNIFI United
2020.08 - 2021.08

Warehouse Team Member Trainer

Target Distribution Warehouse
2020.08 - Current

ramp agent-ups

QUANTEM AVIATION-UPS CARGO
2020.04 - 2020.09

Ramp Supervisor-(United and West Jet Airlines)

Airport Terminal Service
2017.09 - 2020.09

GED -

Ball High School

student pilot certificate, fork lift certified

DUKE TAYLOR