OBJECTIVE: Computer Support Technician
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
CompTIA A+ IT Technician
CompTIA Network+ 2009
MCP Windows XP Pro (70-270)pending
FCC Comm. GROL License
FCC Amateur Radio License – WA7RF
30 years of Computer/Electronics Experience
Experience with SOHO Networking Devices
Proven Honesty and Integrity
Exp. with MS, Linux, Unix Servers/Desktops
Proven organizational/learning skills
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Flight Technology
Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA - 1986
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa OK, - 1982
WORK EXPERIENCE:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CONSULTANT, REPAIR January 2009 to Present
Self-Employed BAGadgets/Eaglrock7 Media/Captain Fixer. Small Business providing technical support,consulting and repair for computer, networking, radio communications and audio/visual systems. Work as sound technician and audio engineer. Work at promoting spouse's fine art and currently working on instructional video and audio productions in studio.
SOUND ENGINEER- The Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane, WA Part Time 2008-2010
Sub contracted Sound Engineer for “The Singing Nuns” Chorale Group.
CAPTAIN, BOEING 737 – Alaska Airlines, Inc January 2000 to January 2009
Pilot in Command of B-737-200/400/700/800/900 in Part 121 Scheduled Operations. Required to medically retire due to a loss of consciousness event while off duty. In good health with no medical conditions however, FAA requires 4 – 10 year observation time before reinstatement of medical certificate.
FIRST OFFICER, BOEING 737 – Alaska Airlines, Inc March 1992 to December 1999
Second in Command of B727-100/200, MD-80, B737-200/400 in Part 121 Scheduled Operations.
CAPTAIN, CHECK AIRMAN, INSTRUCTOR, January 1992 to February 1992
ACA, Inc. dba United Express Airlines, Sterling, VA. Pilot in Command in Scheduled Operations. Company Flight Instructor and Check Airman conducting initial, upgrade, recurrent and transition training. Conducted FAA Certification proving runs for the BAE 3201training program required for Initial Company Operation Certificate.
CAPTAIN, CHECK AIRMAN, INSTRUCTOR, December 1990 to December 1991
WestAir Airlines, dba United Express Airlines, Fresno, CA Flight Instructor, Check Airman, Captain of BAe 3101, 3201. Duties included administering check rides in aircraft and Phase II full motion simulators. Captain in passenger operations to maintain line currency and familiarization.
OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR, FIRST OFFICER August 1989 to December 1990
NPA, Inc. dba United Express Airlines, Pasco, WA. Responsible for the development and administration of a First Officer Simulator/Cockpit Procedures Trainer course utilizing the ATC-810 simulator and the Cockpit static mock ups. Conducted individual simulator instruction to Flight Crews in preparation for recurrent and upgrade check rides. Involved in departmental document creation, review and editing. Developed curriculum for several training programs.
COMPANY OPERATIONS INSPECTOR January 1988 to August 1989
Airpac Airlines, Inc. Seattle, WA. FAA Part 135 Cargo Airline. Duties included inspecting aircraft, maintenance logs and documents, company documents and all operations to assure compliance with FAA, DOT,company and safety regulations. Developed and implemented company self-auditing program for regulatory compliance.
ASSISTANT CHIEF PILOT, CHECK AIRMAN September 1986 to August 1989
Airpac Airlines, Inc. Seattle WA. FAA Part 135 Cargo Airline. Captain of BE-99, PA-31, PA-34 and SEL. Duties as Assistant Chief Pilot included conducting initial, transition and recurrent ground and flight training, pilot scheduling, flight planning and customer coordination. Assisted in the management of twenty pilots, twenty aircraft, company operation specifications and all FAA required documents. Also served as Editor of the company newsletter.
CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, PILOT, MECHANIC July 1985 to August 1986
Midstate Aviation, Inc. Ellensburg, WA. FAA Part 135 Charter Operator, Part 141 Flight School
and Fixed Based Operator. Duties included pilot in command of single engine charters, flying fire patrol missions for the Forest Service, administering stage and final flight checks, and managing the FAA approved Part 141 Flight School. Also conducted flight and ground lessons to private, instrument, commercial and flight instructor students. Conducted safety seminars and counseled airman as a FAA appointed Accident Prevention Counselor. Assisted and performed maintenance, aircraft repair and 100 hour/Annual inspections of flight school fleet.
MECHANIC, SERVICE WRITER September 1984 to July 1985
University Auto Center, Ellensburg, WA. Automobile dealership. Began as an auto mechanic, later promoted to Service Writer where duties included scheduling appointments for service, assigning work orders and consulting customers.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CHARTER PILOT, MECHANIC January 1983 to August 1984
Spokane Cloudbusters, Spokane, WA. FAA Part 135 Charter Operation and Part 61 Flight School. Pilot in command of single engine charters and flight instructor in single and multi-engine aircraft. Conducted private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine and instructor ground and flight instruction. Assisted and performed aircraft repair, maintenance, and 100 hour/Annual inspections to fleet of 15 aircraft.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, LINE MANAGER August 1980 to December 1982 Tulsa Piper, Inc. Tulsa OK. FAA Part 141 Flight School and Fixed Base Operator. Began as a Line Serviceman, later promoted to Line Service Manager at the age of nineteen. Duties included management of fuel and oil sales, supervisor of fifteen service employees and management of service equipment. Assisted mechanics in repair, modifications and inspection of aircraft in FBO maintenance department. Promoted to Flight Instructor in the FAA approved Flight School after procurement of required flight ratings.
VOLUNTEER AND UNPAID WORK
EXPERIENCE:
PODCAST PRODUCER April 2007 to Present The Learning to Fly Together Podcast, www.learningtoflytogether.com. Produce, record and distribute audio content via the web. Maintain and operate recording studio and website. The podcast is about aviation life on a private airstrip and offers two feeds. One feed features the lifestyle and the other is more technical providing a educational resource for students and the public.
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION, WEBMASTER, IT MANGER May 2003 to Present
Christian Youth Theater, Spokane WA. Have volunteered as technician and instructor in theater
sound and light production. Webmaster responsible for maintenance and management of organization's website. Serve as organization's Information Technology Manager, installing,maintaining and repairing computers, network, printers, phone systems and copiers
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR, INSTRUCTOR September 2003 to Present
Lincoln County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, Davenport, WA. Formed and organized county Amateur Radio Operators into a volunteer organization under the direction of the Lincoln County Sheriff and the American Radio Relay League. Group's charter is to provide emergency and backup radio communications in times of emergency for county agencies. Currently serve as District Emergency Coordinator overseeing ARES organizations in the nine eastern counties that make up Emergency Management Region Nine.
SUBSITUTE INSTRUCTOR, SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR Sept. 1984 to March 1986
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. Instructed utilizing University simulators in Degree program for credit. Instructed on a substitute basis covering sick calls within CWU Flight Technology Department. Some of the classes taught were Private Pilot Ground School, Meteorology, and Transport Aircraft Systems.
VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH 1982-1984, 1996-2000
Deer Park Fire and Ambulance, 1983-1984, Stevens County Fire District 1, 1996-2000.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Computer: CompTIA A+ IT Technician, Network+ 2009
FCC Radio: General Radiotelephone Operator License , Amateur - WA7RF
FAA Mechanic: Airframe and Powerplant
ATP: B737, BAe 3101 type, AMEL, Comm. Privileges - ASEL
Flight Instructor: ASEL, AMEL, Instrument Airplane
Ground Instructor: Advanced, Instrument
American Red Cross: Instructor – First Aid/CPR/AED
FLIGHT TIME:
TOTAL 13504
Pilot in Command 7994 Cross Country 11538
Multi Engine 10888 Instructor 2050
Single Engine 2616 Night 2642
Turbine 9883 Instrument 1430
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
2004 - FEMA National Incident Management System
1996 - Emergency Medical Technician, Spokane Fire District 9
1987 - Airline Transport Association's FAA Regulatory Compliance
1985 - High Altitude and Physiology, USAF/FAA
1984 - Emergency Medical Technician, Deaconess Med. Center, Spokane, WA
COMPUTER: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HTML, XML, php, Java, Unix, Linux, All versions of SKILLS: Windows, Mac OSX, 40 wpm keyboard speed, Audio, Video and Graphic Applications.
INTERESTS: Aviation, electronics, amateur radio, computers, audio, video, photography, scuba diving, skiing, fishing, horses, farming and most things technical.
PERSONAL: Birth date: March 19, 1962. Height/Weight: 6' 1"/235 lbs. Martial Status: Married, four children. Health: Excellent, non-smoker.
AVAILABILITY: Immediately.