Kayla Buster
Otsego,MN
Summary
Veteran Avionics Mechanic and technical production specialist with 5+ years of military aircraft maintenance experience and additional background in industrial equipment maintenance and manufacturing operations. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, laser systems, and production workflow coordination. Known for strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and maintaining high technical and safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Custom Grains
Sauk Rapids, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily production operations and coordinate workflow for custom manufacturing orders.
- Prepare digital production files and materials for engraving, cutting, and printing.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Supervising, training, and mentoring staff, as well as conducting performance reviews.
Maintenance Technician
ZEISS Group
Saint Cloud, MN
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance and daily calibrations on 60+ precision manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired pneumatic, electrical, and coolant system issues.
- Documented equipment faults and corrective maintenance actions.
Avionics Mechanic
Hawkeye Aviation
Watkins, CO
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained parts inventory and shop materials.
- Documented maintenance log entries and customer repair estimates.
- Diagnosed and repaired avionics systems, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
Avionics Mechanic
United States Army
U.S. Army
09.2015 - 07.2020
- Performed diagnostics, repair, and preventative maintenance on aircraft avionics systems.
- Used schematics and wiring diagrams to diagnose complex electrical faults.
- Managed tool accountability and aircraft parts inventory.
- Performed maintenance on communication and navigation equipment, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Aircraft Maintained - CH-47 & UH-60L/M
Education
High School Diploma -
Rudder High School
Bryan, TX06-2015
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Aircraft Avionics Systems
- Industrial Equipment Maintenance
- Laser Engraving & Cutting
- Digital Print Production
- Pneumatic Systems
- Technical Diagnostics
- Production Workflow Management
- Quality Control
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
Timeline
Operations Manager
Custom Grains
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
ZEISS Group
06.2021 - 07.2023
Avionics Mechanic
Hawkeye Aviation
10.2020 - 04.2021
Avionics Mechanic
United States Army
09.2015 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Rudder High School