Nikolaus Cooley
Catoosa,OK
Summary
Hands-on mechanic candidate with training and field experience in airframe and powerplant inspection, composite repair, brake systems, fuel systems, and magneto work. Comfortable reading schematics, using close-tolerance tools, and completing accurate documentation. Adds operational discipline from owning and managing a service business.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Kool Kidz Inflatables
Okmulgee, OK
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Founded a profitable inflatable rental business, providing services for parties, schools, churches, and corporate events while establishing strong community relationships.
- Managed operations, coordinating booking, setup/tear-down, maintenance, safety inspections, and customer service to ensure smooth event execution.
- Implemented online reservation system and streamlined booking process, enhancing customer experience and minimizing administrative workload.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK01-2025
Skills
- FAA forms and records
- Precise measuring instruments
- Fundamentals of nondestructive testing
- Vernier calipers, micrometers, depth gauge
- Blueprint and schematic drawings
- Close tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking
- Trimming, fitting, tapping, riveting
- Weight & balance calculations
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Wire diagram reading
- Pneumatics
- Brake system inspection
- Aileron installation
- Composite construction/repair
- Airframe inspection and maintenance
- 100-hour Airframe inspection
- Sheet metal fabrication and repair
- Rigging
- Fuel injection systems
- Magneto/electrical systems
- Perform 100 powerplant inspection
- Carburetor inspection and repair
- Disassemble/reassemble engine
- Engine overhaul
- Inventory management
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations oversight
- Risk management
- Human resource management
- Client relationship management
Certification
- Aviation Maintenance Technician. Airframe and Powerplant Certification
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Kool Kidz Inflatables
01.2021 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology