Nathan Coy
Laurel Hill,FL
Summary
Skilled Engine Builder with a proven track record adept in building and testing high-performance engines. I am passionate about the Aviation industry and I am going in Feb. 2025 to test for my A&P certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engine Builder
Airworx Aviation LLC
Brewton, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Assembled and tested engines using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and other specialized equipment, in accordance with manufacturer information and service bulletins.
- Experience with Lycoming, Continental, and Franklin reciprocating engines, from complete teardown to final assembly.
- Oversaw dyno cell operation and maintenance for all overhauled engines.
- Kept work areas organized and clean to maximize productivity.
- Utilized blueprints, sketches and instructions to construct parts and products.
- Documented errors and quality issues for engineering department.
- I use the Quantum MX software for organizing tasks and paperwork.
- I helped conduct some engine removals and IRAN inspections before reinstalling them to the airframe.
- I have my own tools, and I am a very organized person.
Engine Builder and EFI Calibrator
RPM Performance and Machine
Fort Walton Beach, FL
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Calibrated and modified carburetors and fuel injection systems to improve engine performance.
- I used a water brake-style engine dyno, as well as a Dynojet chassis dyno, to secure and test high-performance cars.
- Assembled and tested engines using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and other specialized equipment.
- Machined various engine components, such as heads, blocks, rods, and crankshafts.
Cylinder Head Machinist
Main Street Machine
Bay St. Louis, MS
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce and repair engine parts.
- Machined and rebuilt complete cylinder head assemblies for automotive, marine, diesel, and industrial applications.
- Completed teardowns and inspections of all engines and parts that came in.
- Operated a lathe, milling machine, and various machining equipment.
Beekeeper
Coy Bee Company
Wiggins, MS
10.2014 - 11.2020
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Installed packages of bees into new hives and provided necessary care.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Identified queen bees via marking techniques and replaced them when needed.
- Provided education about the importance of pollinators to local school groups.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
Education
Technical Certification - Engine Calibration
Hennessey Performance Tuner School
Sealy, TX12-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technical Program
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Homeschool Studies
Wiggins, MSSkills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Organized
- Fast learner
- Heavy equipment operation
- Common Sense
- Works well unattended
Affiliations
Avid Golfer and outdoorsman.
Timeline
Lead Engine Builder
Airworx Aviation LLC
01.2022 - Current
Engine Builder and EFI Calibrator
RPM Performance and Machine
12.2020 - 01.2022
Cylinder Head Machinist
Main Street Machine
06.2019 - 11.2020
Beekeeper
Coy Bee Company
10.2014 - 11.2020
Technical Certification - Engine Calibration
Hennessey Performance Tuner School
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technical Program
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool Studies
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