Elijah Gunderson
Fargo,ND
Summary
Skilled Mechanic with hands-on experience on inspections and routine maintenance of aircraft and ground machinery. Specializes in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to enhance performance and safety. Delivers high-quality repairs while promoting effective team communication. Motivated to tackle new challenges and rapidly acquire new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft mechanic
UND aerospace
Grand Forks
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted phase inspections on King Air C90, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards
- Phase inspection on Piper Archer Pa28-181, Piper Seminoles Pa44-180, 50/100 HR inspections on Cessna 150/172
- 50/100 HR inspection Robinson R44
- 50/100 HR inspection Decathlon
- Lycoming/Continental Engine diagnostic/Repair
- Sheet Metal Repair/fabrication
- Fiberglass Repair/fabrication
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical malfunctions, enhancing aircraft safety
- Performed servicing and repair on PT6 turbines, contributing to optimal engine performance
Diesel Mechanic
Beaton Farms
Fargo, ND
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted farmer with various tasks on the farm.
- Volvos, Peterbilt, Kenworth, skid steer, Case machinery, john deer machinery
- Maintained and repaired vehicle suspension components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Performed engine diagnostics to identify issues, facilitating timely and effective repairs.
- Breaks- air & Hydraulic
- Transmission replacements
- Electrical diagnostics
- Executed welding tasks for vehicle repairs, enhancing structural integrity and performance.
- Clutch adjustment and replacement
- Track replacement
- Differential replacement
- Hydraulic diagnostics
Aircraft Mechanic Intern
Fargo Jet Center
Fargo
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed maintenance primarily on Cessna 172 and 152 aircraft.
- Conducted engine and airframe inspections, including compression tests, to ensure airworthiness.
- Inspected aircraft components and systems for wear, corrosion, or other defects.
- Inspected hydraulic systems for leaks and identified malfunctioning components to maintain safety standards.
- Monitored engine run-ups to diagnose and address performance issues.
- Ground run up tests, sparkplug replacement, fuel injector cleaning and inspection
- Performed routine maintenance on aircraft including servicing fluids and lubricating moving parts.
- Tested mechanical units to ensure proper performance.
- Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks, and test stands.
Diesel Mechanic
Valley Bus
Fargo, ND
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Led maintenance efforts for 23-coach MCI and Prevost fleet, performing engine swaps and tear downs to ensure operational readiness.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Diagnosed malfunctions by troubleshooting vehicle systems, enhancing repair accuracy and minimizing downtime.
- Debugged and analyzed vehicle systems to find, source and resolve issues.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Executed road service for remote breakdowns, ensuring safe and operational return of equipment to maintain fleet reliability.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.
- Ensured proper function of vehicle systems by checking and replacing essential components.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Assisted shop personnel and helped create cohesive and well-rounded technical environment centered around customer service, teamwork and learning.
- Used manual and computer-assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and figure out repair needs.
Mechanic/Foreman
Camrud Foss
Moorhead, MN
09.2021 - 07.2022
- In my role as the mechanic foreman, I oversaw the 1.8M fleet from a boom crane truck to a simple concrete vibrator.
- Completed preventive maintenance on powertrain, suspension components and other vehicle systems.
- Diagnosed and performed correct repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains, transmission, clutches.
- Diagnosed vehicle systems to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed repairs.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Rearranged and organized parts rooms, documented inventory, and maintained communication with foremen and employees to ensure timely resolution of vehicle issues.
- Built strong relationships with local shops and suppliers in Fargo/Moorhead area, enhancing collaboration and support for fleet maintenance needs.
- Updated digital paperwork on Microsoft Excel, responded to on-call job site requests for equipment repairs, and ensured all vehicles received timely basic maintenance and logged mileage for future servicing.
- Documented all paperwork digitally on excel pertaining machinery to parts and tool inventory including doing annual Dot's to vehicles.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of company's equipment.
- Rewired over 1/2 of the trailers, dealt with skid steers, 150s to 650s and 1500s-3500s, freightliners, internationals, Kenworth.
- Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed repairs.
Education
Trade degree in A&P license -
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN03-2026
High school diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Fargo, ND09-2019
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Engine diagnostics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Efficient
- Versatile skills
- Learning
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant Certified Mechanic
- CDL Class B holder, Hazmat, Tanker, school bus, passenger bus endorsement
- Previously Held a MN DOT Inspector License
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 5 years heavy equipment mechanic with auto experience
- 3 year A&P mechanic
References
- Quality Assurance Manager (UND)
- Brent Idland (701-351-7188)
- Shop supervisor (UND)
- Nick Rubbert ( 701-720-5383)
- Aircraft technition (UND)
- Malcom Keller ( 320-304-4883)
- valley bus shop foreman
- Ben walock ( 701-219-9555)
- Outlaw Auto Garage owner
- Travis Laube ( 701-729-1727)
Timeline
Aircraft mechanic
UND aerospace
10.2023 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic Intern
Fargo Jet Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Diesel Mechanic
Beaton Farms
08.2022 - 10.2023
Mechanic/Foreman
Camrud Foss
09.2021 - 07.2022
Diesel Mechanic
Valley Bus
06.2020 - 04.2023
Trade degree in A&P license -
Northland Community and Technical College
High school diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School