FILIPE FIFITA
Aurora,CO
Summary
Seasoned Aviation Professional with over 10 years in aircraft operations, currently serving as Aircraft Tow and Operational Training Instructor. Trained approximately 30% of the Move Team, specializing in aircraft systems instruction and enhancing employee proficiency in safe operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Tow and Operational Training Instructor
UNITED AIRLINES
Denver, Colorado
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered hands-on instruction in aircraft towing, APU operation, and electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing trainee proficiency and operational readiness.
- Demonstrate how to apply aircraft-specific operating instructions, technical procedures, computer-based programs, and safety documentation.
- Explain aircraft system indications, operating limitations, abnormal conditions, and maintenance requirements.
- Explained safety considerations with electrical power, hydraulic pressure, moving aircraft components, and ground support equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing risk.
- Coach employees in operational procedures, equipment use, and hazard recognition in accordance with United policies and FAA requirements.
Move Team Employee / Aircraft Tow Specialist
UNITED AIRLINES
Denver, Colorado
11.2023 - Current
- Towed and repositioned aircraft between hangars, gates, and operational areas, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- Towed and repositioned aircraft between hangars and operational areas to facilitate maintenance and flight operations. between hangars, gates, and designated operational areas in accordance with established procedures.
- Applied aircraft-specific procedures and system limitations to ensure safe operations across multiple aircraft types.
- Apply aircraft-specific procedures, system limitations, and technical documentation across multiple aircraft types.
- Maintained accuracy and situational awareness while coordinating movements around aircraft and ground support equipment.
Ramp Agent / On-the-Job Trainer
UNITED AIRLINES
Denver, Colorado
02.2016 - 11.2023
- Trained and mentored new employees on ramp procedures, equipment operation, inspections, safety requirements, and United standards to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Explained written procedures and technical information to help new employees and coworkers understand operational requirements.
- Coordinated with operational teams to support safe, dependable, and on-time aircraft departures.
- Identified equipment and operational discrepancies, communicating issues for timely inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair to minimize disruptions.
- Recognized equipment and operational discrepancies and communicated issues requiring inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair.
- Adapted to irregular operations, changing conditions, and time-sensitive aircraft servicing requirements.
Education
Civil Engineering Coursework -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahHigh School Diploma -
Rangerview High School
Aurora, ColoradoSkills
- Aircraft systems expertise
- FAA compliance
- Technical procedures
- Safety management
- Verbal and written communications
- Document research
- Office suite proficiency
- Independently motivated
- Multilingual/cross-cultural communication
- Inclusive workplace
Certification
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- AO - Structured Onsite Training Certificate
- Personal Flight Simulator (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Private Pilot Ground School - Planned start: January 2027
- United Airlines Fantasy Flight, Volunteer, 2022, 2025
Timeline
Aircraft Tow and Operational Training Instructor
UNITED AIRLINES
01.2026 - Current
Move Team Employee / Aircraft Tow Specialist
UNITED AIRLINES
11.2023 - Current
Ramp Agent / On-the-Job Trainer
UNITED AIRLINES
02.2016 - 11.2023
Civil Engineering Coursework -
Brigham Young University
High School Diploma -
Rangerview High School