Kaija Karhi
Desbarats,Ontario
Summary
Skilled in flight planning, technical aviation, and emergency response, bringing a comprehensive skill set to any aviation role. Experienced with flight scheduling, coordination, and logistical planning. Utilizes effective communication to ensure seamless team operations and client satisfaction. Knowledge of aviation regulations and industry standards, ensuring compliance and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Coordinator
Ministry of Natural Resources
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and managed flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to clients to optimize aircraft schedules and ministry projects.
- Emergency Coordination - Enhanced emergency response times by effectively prioritizing incoming calls and dispatching resources for search and recuses.
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports.
- Utilized software programs to track all ministry and fire aircraft flights accurately in real-time giving immediate responses to any arising issues or changes.
- Trained new hires by teaching and emphasizing procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
Technical Records/Maintenance Assistant
Springer Aerospace
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by using security protocols in handling technical records.
- Assisted with data entry, maintaining safety standards and answering incoming calls as required.
- Structural repair constructing/repairing wings, floats, skis and skin
Education
Advanced Diploma - Aviation Technology
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04-2025
High School Diploma -
Central Algoma Secondary School
Desbarats, ON06-2020
High School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate
Sault Ste. Marie, ON12-2019
Pilot Credentials
250.6 Totals Flight Hours
101.3 Pilot-In-Command 7.6 Float
15.3 Instrument 10.3 Night
26.0 Dual Cross Country 55.4 Solo Cross Country
- Cat 1 Medical
- Commercial Pilots License
- Multi-engine Rating
- Float Rating
Certification
- Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society (February 2017)
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-B+C, Lifesaving Society (December 2016)
- Bronze Medallion, Lifesaving Society (December 2015)
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness (Sept 2019)
- WHMIS
- Standard First Aid (May 2018)
- Anaphylaxis in Child Care and Workplace Settings (June 2018)
- Fall arrest training (December 2019)
- Confined space training (January 2020)
- PSTAR (November 2021)
- Aviation Radio Certification (November 2021)
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Flight Coordinator
Ministry of Natural Resources
12.2022 - Current
Technical Records/Maintenance Assistant
Springer Aerospace
09.2019 - 06.2020
Advanced Diploma - Aviation Technology
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Central Algoma Secondary School
High School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate
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