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Kevin Dehler

Thornton,CO

Summary

  • Adaptive professional with 6+ years balancing personnel management and driving innovative quality improvements. Currently taking FAA Airframe & Powerplant exams. Experience owning own company. Spearheaded the design of a standardized training process for all new employees resulting in a reduction of training time from 6 months to 4 months. Ensured compliance with Company Management procedures and OEM repair Manuals with over 4000 hours of assurance with zero maintenance errors on over $30 Million worth of inventory

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

A&P Student

Spartan College
Broomfield, CO
06.2024 - 03.2026
  • GPA 3.5
  • Led multiple projects including up to 12 peers resulting in an "A" grade
  • Completed 1,900+ hours of FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant training, covering aircraft systems, inspections, and repair procedures

Founder

Solace Solutions
Clarksville, TN
07.2022 - 06.2024

Acquisition of new customer leads for Realtors

Quality Assurance Manager

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Ensured compliance with Company Management procedures and OEM repair Manuals with over 4000 hours of assurance with zero maintenance errors
  • Designed and implemented multiple procedures to standardize all aspects of training for both new and seasoned employees; reduced overall training time to operational status from 6 to 4 months with an overall decrease in engine repair time of 15%
  • Served as the Powerplant Consultant with outside elements regarding designing and implementing system prototypes and new repair procedures

Powerplant Production Control Supervisor

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for coordinating and supervising activities of 15 Powerplant shop employees.
  • Ensured accountability and coordination logistics for 18 overseas rotations with zero property loss
  • Supervised the repair and logistical coordination of 26 total turbine engines totaling $30,000,000 worth of inventory including adhering to all advertised timelines.
  • Communicated with other shifts and peers regarding safety, quality, productivity, staffing, equipment, and continuous improvement activities daily.

Powerplant Repairer

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Inspected and performed maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems with airplane and helicopter engines including all operational and safety checks
  • Responsible for the accountability and survivability of $60,000 worth of tools, parts, and equipment both stateside and overseas with zero property loss

Education

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Broomfield, CO
03-2026

Skills

  • Coordination, Management, Active listening, Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Office, Talent Collaboration
  • Adaptable
  • Curious
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Hour Industrial Safety Certification| July 2020
  • Advanced Leadership Course | February 2021
  • Basic Leadership Course | August 2018

Accomplishments

  • Received multiple awards from the Army including the Army Commendation Medal for overseas service and the Good Conduct Medal for superior personal conduct

Timeline

A&P Student

Spartan College
06.2024 - 03.2026

Founder

Solace Solutions
07.2022 - 06.2024

Quality Assurance Manager

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
01.2020 - 03.2022

Powerplant Production Control Supervisor

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
08.2018 - 01.2020

Powerplant Repairer

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
07.2015 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology