Outside of flying and work I enjoy exploring new places along with Fishing, Hunting, and spending time with my family and Friends
Thatcher Dietz
Westerville
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with experience at Sundowner Aviation, skilled in aircraft fueling, time management and committed to creating a better work environment for fellow students and co-workers. Proven ability to enhance ramp efficiency through effective training and teamwork. Committed to safety and detail-oriented operations, ensuring compliance with FAA protocols while delivering exceptional service in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Service Technician
Sundowner Aviation
10.2025 - Current
- Performed aircraft marshaling, towing, and parking for piston and turbine aircraft.
- Refueled aircraft (AVGAS/Jet-A) and inspected fuel quality; maintained accurate fuel logs.
- Followed FAA/airport/airline safety procedures, hotwork and fueling protocols to prevent incidents.
- Trained 1 new hires on safe fueling and towing operations; improved ramp efficiency.
- Situational awareness, decision-making under pressure, teamwork, attention to detail, punctuality.
- Worked with various types of equipment, including a fuel gator, kabota, manual tranmission fuel truck
Student Pilot
Sundowner Aviation
06.2025 - Current
Private Pilot with Instrument Rating
Flight Hours
- 128.5 Total Time
- 36.3 Night time
- 90.4 PIC
- 33.9 Solo
- 58 XC
- 47.4 Instrument Total (45.7 Sim, 1.7 Actual)
Retail Keyholder
Dicks Sporing Goods
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Worked with store manager to create employee schedules.
- Rearranged racks and shelving based on seasonal planograms.
- Works with people on a daily basis from many age ranges, experience levels, and backgrounds.
Education
No Degree - Biology And Environmental Sciences
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OHHigh School Diploma -
Westerville South High School
Westerville, OH05-2023
Skills
- Hazardous material handling
- Baggage handling
- Aircraft fueling
- Equipment inspection
- Passenger assistance
- Weather monitoring
- Truck operation
Accomplishments
By working at sundowner It allowed me to learn a much different side to aviation then just flying
Certification
Ohio UST class C operator training, Private pilot license, Instrument Rating
Interests
Timeline
Line Service Technician
Sundowner Aviation
10.2025 - Current
Student Pilot
Sundowner Aviation
06.2025 - Current
Retail Keyholder
Dicks Sporing Goods
10.2021 - 09.2025
No Degree - Biology And Environmental Sciences
Wittenberg University
High School Diploma -
Westerville South High School