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Michael Gittens

Salmon River,NS

Summary

Seeking work as a seasonal pilot. I have been flying since 2010 as a hobby, and built up most of my time flying float and tailwheel aircraft. As of today my tt is 960, with 330 tailwheel and 450 on floats. I expect my time will increase this fall 50-100hrs. Working within the Atlantic provinces would be appealing to me, as I have a family and would like to work locally. I am used to rotation work. I worked for many years in western Canada, on a work rotation

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinist/Fabricator/Manager

Twisted Metal Machine Service
Salmon River, NS
04.2013 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of machine shop.
  • Operated CNC machines
  • Set up machining tools and fixtures.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
  • Fabricated custom tools, jigs, and fixtures to support requirements.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues.
  • Repaired hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Field Machinist

Team Industrial
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2009 - 04.2013
  • Executed field machining for mine equipment and refinery operations.
  • Performed in-line boring, portable milling, welding, and heat treating.

Journeyman Machinist

Weir Oil & Gas
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2006 - 03.2009
  • Interpreted technical drawings and specifications.
  • Operated large vertical turning lathes and horizontal boring machines.

Education

Commercial Pilot

Truro Flying Club
Truro, NS
08-2025

Private Pilot

Wetaskiwin Air Service
Wetaskiwin, AB
02-2010

Red Seal

NSIT
Halifax, NS
05-2004

Machine Shop Program

NSCC
Kentville, NS
06-1999

Skills

  • Aircraft operation and piloting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and understanding
  • Seaplane and amphibious operation
  • Piston and single-engine operation
  • Tailwheel and soft field operations
  • Aircraft systems expertise
  • Multi-tasking ability

Affiliations

  • Fishing, Hunting, Motocross, Building homebuilt aircraft, Camping and spending time with family and friends.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Machinist/Fabricator/Manager

Twisted Metal Machine Service
04.2013 - Current

Field Machinist

Team Industrial
03.2009 - 04.2013

Journeyman Machinist

Weir Oil & Gas
09.2006 - 03.2009

Commercial Pilot

Truro Flying Club

Private Pilot

Wetaskiwin Air Service

Red Seal

NSIT

Machine Shop Program

NSCC

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