Kale Horne
Ottawa,KS
Summary
Skilled Airport Line Service Technician and licensed Commercial Pilot with expertise in aircraft cleaning, fueling, and towing. Proficient in using CAD software and reading blueprints. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills, with a positive attitude and friendly demeanor. Demonstrated ability to maintain equipment, operate aircraft, and follow strict safety regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Airport Line Service Technician
New Century Air Service
New Century, KS
12.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when working with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Towed aircraft to gates or hangars using tugs, tractors, or other vehicles.
- Resolved customer complaints related to malfunctioning equipment in a timely manner.
- Polished aircraft exteriors.
- Radioed to flight dispatchers or other personnel to discuss incoming or outgoing aircraft.
- Refueled aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks.
- Ensured all interior and exterior components of the aircraft are in proper working order.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills while providing fuel services to customers in a timely manner.
Stocking Associate
Walmart Store
Ottawa, KS
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Stocked shelves during store hours, maintaining clean and presentable work areas to reduce hazards.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to inquiries regarding location of products within the store.
- Successfully worked as part of a team to replenish products in a timely manner according to established procedures.
- Developed strong customer service skills while assisting customers in locating items throughout the store.
Framer/Owner
D-R-Brown Construction
US
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Mowed or edged lawns using power mowers or edgers.
- Shoveled snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
- Used hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Gathered and removed litter.
- Marked cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
Education
Associate Degree - Professional Pilot Candidate
Kansas State University
New Century, KS12.2025
High School Diploma - Construction and Design
Ottawa High School
Ottawa, KS05.2024
Skills
- Cessna 172
- Cirrus SR20
- CAD Software Programming
- Woodworking Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Mower Knowledge
- Power Tools Skills
- Fuel Quality Control
- Equipment Inspection
- Airport Safety Regulations
- Weather Monitoring
- Hangar Maintenance
- Towbar and Tug Operation
- Positive Attitude
- Customer Assistance
- Customer Service
- Friendly and Personable
- Cleaning Procedures
- Equipment Cleaning
Aviation Certifications
- Instrumental Pilot Rating
- Commercial Pilot Rating with TT 201.7
- Currently working on MEL
- HP Endorsement
Timeline
Airport Line Service Technician
New Century Air Service
12.2023 - Current
Stocking Associate
Walmart Store
05.2022 - 12.2023
Framer/Owner
D-R-Brown Construction
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Degree - Professional Pilot Candidate
Kansas State University
High School Diploma - Construction and Design
Ottawa High School