Preston Woodbury
CJ aviation
Casper,Wyoming
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Resourceful Journeyman Lineman and Helicopter Flight Instructor with hands-on experience in transmission and distribution construction, energized live-line operations, and helicopter long-line missions. Proven safety leader skilled in LineMaster robotic-arm operation, powerline and pipeline surveys, R22/R44/R66 flight instruction, and training apprentices to restore service reliably in remote and high-risk environments.
Work History
Ferry pilot and loader
2 Months- Ferry pilot (Bell 47) for aerial applicator operations—conducted aircraft ferry flights and positioned aircraft for optimal spray mission execution.
- Loaded and fueled aircraft, managing chemicals and fueling operations while following safety and regulatory procedures.
- Assisted with Thrush spray aircraft maintenance and coordinated fuel and chemical logistics with weather monitoring to enhance aerial application effectiveness.
Journeyman lineman
7 Months- Executed reconductoring, new construction, and preventative maintenance on 69 kV transmission lines, ensuring reliability and safety during energized re-framing and live-line work.
- Supported storm restoration and outage response, restoring service safely under tight timelines.
- Supported storm restoration and outage response, successfully restoring service to customers within critical timelines.
- Assisted with straw-line pulls for Ready Wyoming project, facilitating efficient project progress for Winco.
- Contributed to the Ready Wyoming project by assisting with straw-line pulls supporting Winco.
Helicopter CFI
9 Months- Completed helicopter flight training in the R22, R44, and R66. I served as an R22/R44 flight instructor providing student instruction.
- Supported powerline and pipeline survey flights.
- Executed longline rigging for backcountry resupply and material transport, facilitating timely delivery of essential materials.
- Supported wildlife management efforts by serving as door gunner during operations
- Conducted tour flights in compliance with Part 91 regulations during seasonal operations.
- Conducted cherry-drying operations in both pre-harvest and harvest seasons.
Apprentice lineman
1 Year 3 Months- Performed distribution and transmission construction across Western Slope, executing long-line helicopter operations with K-MAX and UH-60 utility hawks, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Conducted backcountry transmission maintenance and energized work from ladders and platforms, including reframing, clipping, dead-ending, and cutovers on mono-steel, H-structures, and K-frames.
- Executed distribution tasks including pole changeouts, re-frames, and reconductoring, contributing to improved circuit reliability.
- Adhered to strict safety procedures, engaged in pre-job briefings and equipment inspections, and coordinated with helicopter crews and ground teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Apprentice lineman
1 Year 4 Months- Executed new construction, reconductoring, and pole changeouts in overhead and underground distribution systems to enhance service reliability.
- Contributed to storm restoration efforts by prioritizing safety and rapid service recovery, minimizing downtime for affected customers.
- Trained in hot-sticking and rubber-gloving procedures and introduced to helicopter long-line distribution construction with Rampart helicopters.
- Conducted long-line operations with adherence to strict safety protocols and regular equipment inspections to ensure operational integrity.
Apprentice lineman/ Ground man
1 Year 7 Months- Started as a groundman supporting transmission and distribution crews; promoted to apprentice in June 2021.
- Executed framing, material handling, truck coordination, and pole spotting on multiple projects, contributing to seamless project flow.
- Organized materials and tools during reconductoring and distribution jobs, enhancing crew productivity and adherence to schedule.
Shop hand
3 Years 11 Months- Performed shop maintenance including tire rotations, greasing, oil changes, and general shop cleanliness to support safe operations.
- Gained experience with line tools to assist in various tasks. and equipment, assisted with material handling, deliveries, and preparation of gear for field crews.
- Learned line tools and equipment, assisted with material handling, deliveries, and preparation of gear for field crews.
- This was a part time and seasonal position that I worked over weekends, holidays, and over extended school vacations.
Education
High School Diploma
- Completed helicopter Private and Commercial certificates and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training (R22/R44/R66).
- Dual-rated with a Private Pilot (fixed-wing) certificate and holds tailwheel and high-performance endorsements.
Journeyman Lineman Ticket
- Completed a three-year apprenticeship and achieved Journeyman Lineman status (2021–2024).
- Trained by multiple contractors in overhead and underground distribution with extensive transmission experience, including reconductoring, pole changeouts, energized work, and cutovers.
- Gained helicopter long-line construction experience and supported backcountry operations; upheld NESC-aligned safety practices and conducted routine equipment inspections.
High school diploma
Graduated June 2021.
Skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Helicopter operations
Friendly
positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Achieved Journeyman Lineman certification after completing a three-year apprenticeship; experienced in transmission and distribution construction, energized live-line work, reconductoring, pole changeouts, and maintenance.
- Certified LineMaster robotic-arm operator, improving safety and precision during complex lifts and energized operations.
- Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (R22/R44/R66): instructed student pilots, conducted long-line rigging and backcountry resupply, and supported powerline and pipeline survey missions.
- Demonstrated safety leadership—coached apprentices, enforced NESC and company protocols, and performed routine equipment inspections to maintain crew readiness.
- Proven in rapid outage response and storm restoration in remote/high-risk environments, reliably restoring service under tight timelines.
Certification
- Total flight time: 260.2 hours
- Helicopter time: 211.3 hours (R22/R44/R66)
- Turbine time: 42.1 hours
- Certified Flight Instructor (R22/R44/R66)
Timeline
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Apprentice lineman
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