Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests Projects
Flying Experience
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Reuben Graham

Reuben Graham

Woodend

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Contributing to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Engineer

Air New Zealand
01.2019 - Current
  • Aircraft Engineer, Mechanical, Heavy Maintenance
  • Mentored junior engineers in proper procedures and best practices, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, contributing to a comprehensive database for future reference and analysis.
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential issues.

Helicopter Base Coordinator and Loader

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Radio communication
  • Using Excel for calculating helicopter centre of gravity's
  • Dealing with time pressure, such as having to work out centre of gravity quickly to avoid the helicopters spinning on the ground for too long
  • Customer Service in the Information Site
  • Managed tourist experiences by delivering engaging safety briefings and ensuring smooth, efficient boarding for scenic helicopter flights
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.

Building Labourer

Johnny Graham
12.2016 - 02.2017
  • Excellent coordination; Digger driving
  • Repairing earthquake damaged house
  • Time management; consistently achieving deadlines
  • Leadership; delegating and supervising labourers
  • Resourcefulness, for example, when digging holes under the house through small holes in the foundation I could not fit a spade in so came up with the idea of using tomato cans
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Proactively researching equipment

Part-time Worker

Icon Marine
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: boat building company
  • Machinery operation
  • Machinery Health and Safety
  • Time management
  • Construction
  • Boat building company
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.

Education

ANZAI 36-week pre-employment course - Level 3

ANZAI
12.2018

Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical, Heavy Maintenance

Air New Zealand
03.2025

NZCA level 3 with merit -

Rangiora High
12.2016

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Health and Safety
  • Construction and design
  • Airframe
  • Structures
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Time management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Number-8 wire mentality

Interests Projects

  • Tramping and Mountaineering
  • Mountain/ trail running
  • Building projects
  • Beekeeping

Flying Experience

  • Fixed wing PPL, 01/01/24
  • Helicopter Flying, 32, 01/01/24
  • Gliding, 01/01/24

Timeline

Aircraft Engineer

Air New Zealand
01.2019 - Current

Helicopter Base Coordinator and Loader

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
01.2017 - 12.2017

Building Labourer

Johnny Graham
12.2016 - 02.2017

Part-time Worker

Icon Marine
01.2015 - 12.2016

Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical, Heavy Maintenance

Air New Zealand

NZCA level 3 with merit -

Rangiora High

ANZAI 36-week pre-employment course - Level 3

ANZAI
Reuben Graham