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Gerald Thomas Burg II

Summary

To obtain a position where using acquired knowledge and education to help improve the company. Team player, Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician

Allegiant Air
04.2023 - Current
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
  • Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
  • Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
  • Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Reduced equipment downtime, proactively identifying potential failures and implementing preventive measures.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Allegiant Air
12.2021 - 04.2023


  • Work on aircraft, components or related parts, responsible to perform work outlined on applicable work forms
  • Maintenance and repair of Airframe components, Powerplant, aircraft communication, navigation equipment and associated components in accordance with Allegiant Air manuals and manufacturer
  • Ensure that appropriate tags are attached to all parts removed from aircraft in accordance with Allegiant Air policy
  • Proper execution of airworthy Release
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms.
  • Work with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
  • Record maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.

Supervisor/Line-X

American Toppers And Line-X
01.2018 - 12.2020


  • Managed team of 5 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Order parts and keep inventory
  • Inspected equipment, reported maintenance issues and performed repairs to prevent downtime.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors within facility to manage operations between departments.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Evaluated employee performance in quarterly reviews and recommended strategies for improvement.

Welder/F2 Robotic Welder

John Deere Des Moines Works
01.2007 - 01.2018


  • Welded Summit Mainframe and wings, 2310 wings
  • Welded booms on 4730, 4830 and 4930 Sprayers
  • Welded outers on 4730,4830 and 4930 Sprayers
  • Robotic welded front and rear clips for Aspen and Denali Sprayers
  • Welded mainframe for Aspen and Denali Sprayers
  • Welded suspended center frame for Aspen and Denali Sprayer
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.

Aviation Maintenance Technician / Manager

Majot Aviation Services, Fed Ex
01.1998 - 01.1999


  • Maintained and preformed general maintenance on 727's for Federal Express
  • Ordered and maintained parts and stock
  • Updated all manuals and micro fiche
  • Updated Federal Express weekly on aircraft maintenance
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Exec 1 Aviation
01.1996 - 01.1997


  • Performed maintenance on General Aviation aircraft
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms,
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Installed avionics in aircraft

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology/Management

Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL
09.2006

No Degree - Studied Business Management

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
08.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
02.1996

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Not afraid of challenges
  • Hard worker
  • Reliable
  • Problem solving
  • Get along with others

Timeline

Lead Technician

Allegiant Air
04.2023 - Current

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Allegiant Air
12.2021 - 04.2023

Supervisor/Line-X

American Toppers And Line-X
01.2018 - 12.2020

Welder/F2 Robotic Welder

John Deere Des Moines Works
01.2007 - 01.2018

Aviation Maintenance Technician / Manager

Majot Aviation Services, Fed Ex
01.1998 - 01.1999

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Exec 1 Aviation
01.1996 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology/Management

Everglades University

No Degree - Studied Business Management

Iowa State University

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance

Indian Hills Community College
Gerald Thomas Burg II