Steven Kries
Kapaa
Summary
U.S. Marine veteran experienced in rotary-wing maintenance and aviation pursuing position as a pilot within an establishment seeking a motivated individual with high work ethic, leadership, and team skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Pilot
Airborne Aviation
02.2024 - Current
- Performed role of line pilot for Airborne Aviation in the MD500D & E models at the Lihue base in Kauai, HI
- Performed maintenance duties as an A&P mechanic
Line Pilot
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed the role of line pilot in the EC130B4 at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters at the Lihue base in Kauai, HI
Lead Tour Pilot
Alaska Helicopter Tours/Alpha Aviation
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed duties of lead tour pilot for Alaska Helicopter Tours/Alpha Aviation operating out of Knik River Lodge for spring-fall tour season overseeing six pilots and eight ground crew
- Piloted the AS350 B2, B3, and B3E models as well as the Robinson R44
- Performed 30 day/30 hour inspections for all AS350 aircraft at Knik River Lodge
- Performed Robinson 50hr engine oil change inspections for all R44 aircraft at Knik River Lodge
- Performed duties as maintenance test pilot for Alaska Helicopter Tours
- When asked, aided the maintenance team with various inspections with fleet aircraft
Tour Pilot
Alaska Helicopter Tours
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed duties as a tour pilot in a Robinson R44 Raven 2 for Alaska Helicopter tours out of Knik River Lodge for spring-fall tour season in the Knik Valley
- Part of a five pilot crew
- Sole tour pilot operating out of Fairbanks, Alaska during winter seasons
- Both locations required alpine landings at or 4K elevation, pinnacle, confined, and glacier landings
- Performed various tours such as weddings, engagements, photo shoots, and memorials
- Operated go-pro video equipment as well as photography for guests enjoyment
Rotorcraft CFII
University of Dubuque
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Rotorcraft CFII for the University of Dubuque aviation department
- Personally in charge of seven private-level students conducting educational flights in the vicinity of Dubuque Regional Airport, and ground sessions covering flight ops, aerodynamic factors, weather studies, and other basic flight topics
Airframes and Powerplant Mechanic
North American Helicopter
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Tasked with periodic and unscheduled maintenance of various aircraft, models included are Bell 212, Bell 206B3, Bell 407, and Guimbal G2's
- Maintain aircraft logs and records
- Be familiar with and operate within the standards of part 145, 135, 91, 65, and 61 operations
- Calibrated tool program manager for all calibrated tooling equipment at North American Helicopter including torque wrenches, vibrex gear, measuring devices, etc
- Served as an Aerial Observer in 206B3 Bell Jet Ranger for powerline, pipeline, and flood patrol acquiring 50+ hours in the wire environment
H-1 Mechanic/ Aerial Observer
United States Marine Corps
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Served in the Flightline division of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369
- Held qualifications of plane captain on AH-1W and UH-1Y aircraft, Collateral Duty Inspector, And Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative of two type model series, Bell AH-1W & UH-1Y
- Performed maintenance and inspections on power-plants, drivetrain components, main rotor hub, and rotor blades
- Qualified Aerial Observer with 200 flight hours
- Performed and managed numerous vibrex and vibration analysis testing regimes
- Forward deployed from April 2010 - November 2010, November 2011- May 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Performed duties of the Desk Sergeant tasked with managing the flight schedule, delegated periodic and unscheduled maintenance, and overall structure of the flightline shop of over 80 Marines
Education
Pre-physical Therapy - Exercise Science
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2019
Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL12.2020
Skills
- MD500 E&D time: 700 hrs
- Total Hawaiian time :1600 hrs
- Total time: 3270 hrs
- 00 sling hrs
- FAA Licensed Airframes and Power-plants Mechanic
Aspirations
I consider that a career as a pilot for Windward Aviation would be a promising environment to enhance my profession as an aviator while serving others with ambitions in aviation. I look forward to joining the team and being a part of Windward Aviation's mission.
Timeline
Line Pilot
Airborne Aviation
02.2024 - Current
Line Pilot
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
12.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Tour Pilot
Alaska Helicopter Tours/Alpha Aviation
03.2022 - 09.2022
Tour Pilot
Alaska Helicopter Tours
12.2020 - 03.2022
Rotorcraft CFII
University of Dubuque
07.2020 - 11.2020
Airframes and Powerplant Mechanic
North American Helicopter
09.2018 - 06.2020
H-1 Mechanic/ Aerial Observer
United States Marine Corps
08.2008 - 08.2013
Pre-physical Therapy - Exercise Science
Tennessee Technological University
Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College
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