Lukus Gorman
DeWitt,MI
Summary
Professional with strong background in aviation operations. Skilled in logistical planning, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering consistent, high-quality results. Adaptable to dynamic environments and trusted for reliability and precision in fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Specialist
Army National Gaurd
Grand Ledge, MI
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated flight operations scheduling to optimize resource utilization and maintain operational readiness.
- Assisted in preparing flight plans, ensuring adherence to regulations and safety protocols.
- Monitored aircraft performance data, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues for timely resolution.
- Supported ground crew during inspections, contributing to efficient aircraft readiness.
- Minimized disruptions in operations during inclement weather by proactively rerouting flights and reallocating resources as needed.
- Maintained a high level of situational awareness during flights by continually monitoring aircraft performance and system status.
Receiver
BJ's Wholesale
Lansing, MI
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality compliance.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport goods efficiently throughout facility.
- Maintained organized inventory records using warehouse management system for tracking purposes.
- Improved communication with suppliers, resulting in better coordination of incoming shipments.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, enhancing workflow and productivity.
Gymnastics Coach
Kiki's Gymnastics
DeWitt, MI
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented training programs for athletes of various skill levels.
- Assessed individual performance to tailor coaching techniques and improve skills.
- Led group practices, ensuring safety protocols and effective skill progression.
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering teamwork and enhancing instructional methods.
- Enhanced team cohesion through team-building activities and motivational strategies.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
DeWitt, MI05-2021
Skills
- Hard skills
- Spotting techniques - proper hands-on methods for supporting complex movements or skills preventing injury and building confidence
- Injury prevention – knowledge of safety protocols, equipment, and biomechanics to minimize risk of accident or injury
- Physical conditioning - developing conditioning, stretching and flexibility programs
- Skill analysis – observing performance and analyze error and provide constructive feedback
- Soft skills
- Communication skills – articulate instructions to different audiences of different ages and skill levels
- Leadership and mentorship skills – acting as a role model to guide and teach discipline and resilience
- Emotional understanding – recognizing emotional state fear, anxiety, excitement, or frustration—and responding appropriately
- Hard skills
- RF tech and data entry – knowledge of how to use RF Scanners and barcode readers to preform digital inventory and log the data into the system correctly and accurately
- Material and equipment handling – proficiency on how to use forklifts, electric jacks and manual hand trucks to load and unload trailers
- Knowing “merchandising standards” making products and merchandise appealing to customers
- Soft skills
- Active listing skills – essential for accurately receiving instructions from dispatchers and managers for shipping details
- Time management skills – receiving multiple trucks and meeting deadlines with the ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency
- Team collaboration – work as a cohesive unit to meet goals such as department resets
- Hard skills
- Aviation regulation compliance – knowledge of FAA, EASA, IATA and ICAO standards
- NOTAM interpretation – fluency in reading “Notices to Air Missions” to stay updated on hazards or changes in airspace
- Flight operations software - knowledge of how to use multiple different state-of-the-art systems such as CAFRS, JBCP and CPOF
- Soft skills
- Advanced communications – knowledge of standard radio procedures to convey complex messages accurately under high stress
- Ability to handle significant influx of information and relay it effectively through different systems including digital, voice, and physical copies
- Professionalism – working across diverse joint force environments and understanding cultural differences during deployments
Timeline
Flight Operations Specialist
Army National Gaurd
03.2023 - 03.2025
Receiver
BJ's Wholesale
12.2020 - 03.2023
Gymnastics Coach
Kiki's Gymnastics
01.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled