Jimmy King
Whitfield Funeral Home
Clarkesville,GA
5
years of professional experience
Safety-focused aviator with hands-on experience in aircraft systems, maintenance inspection, and regulatory compliance. Known for adaptability, strong equipment handling, and a careful approach to supporting smooth operations.
Work History
Flight School Student
2 Years 2 Months- Certified Flight Instructor, SEL, Instrument Rated
- Second Class Medical
- 223.8 Total Flight Time
- 151.3 PIC
- 61.2 Instrument Time, Simulated/Actual
- 57.9 XC Time
- Practiced flight procedures with instructors at LFC
- Conducted preflight inspections and verified aircraft readiness before training sorties.
- Applied FAA regulations and checklist procedures during ground and flight operations.
Grave Digger
4 Years 4 Months- Part-time Manager
- Executed precise grave excavation, ensuring compliance with depth and dimensional specifications.
- Performed meticulous grave digging, consistently meeting site requirements and maintaining quality standards.
- Operated various digging equipment, prioritizing safety and efficiency at all times.
- Conducted routine checks on digging machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained clear communication with crew to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
Funeral Home Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Greeted families at Whitfield Funeral Home with caring, professional service.
- Transported deceased bodies from the place of death to the funeral home in accordance with regulations.
- Assisted funeral directors with logistics for transfers and services, ensuring smooth operations and timely arrangements.
- Prepared visitation rooms, chapels, and reception spaces for services, creating a welcoming environment for families and guests.
- Maintained organized and tidy lobby, offices, and preparation areas, facilitating smooth daily operations.
- Answered phones and directed calls to funeral directors and staff.
Service Department Assistant
3 Months- Replaced worn seals, belts, and hoses on tractors and implements to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed minor repairs and adjustments on tractors using hand tools, ensuring consistent equipment functionality.
- Assembled components for customized attachments, delivering tailored solutions based on customer specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Skills
Aircraft operation
Flight operations
Aviation safety
Regulatory compliance
Maintenance inspection
Aircraft systems
Adaptability and flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
Member of the Torch, Church in Demorest, GA
Timeline
Funeral Home Assistant
Whitfield Funeral Home
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Flight School Student
Lanier Flight Center
08.2024 - 10.2026Read More
Grave Digger
Site Solutions of North Georgia
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Service Department Assistant
James Short Tractor & Equipment
05.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Aviation
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