Tyson Laidler C.D
Cold Lake,AB
Summary
Dedicated, positive individual looking to leverage military and leadership experience in a new field.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Eagerly seeking a full time Project Management position or equivalent.
Currently seeking PMP certification through the PMI institute.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Supervisor
Canadian Armed Forces
CFB Cold Lake
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinate daily flying operations, maintenance, scheduled inspections, and personnel movement.
- Ensure all inspections, modifications, and maintenance maintain safety and airworthiness requirements.
- Develop written responses for various regulatory inquiries, review boards and committees.
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
Canadian Armed Forces
Comox, BC
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated daily flight line operations in a high tempo environment involving different specialists and multiple aircraft.
- Deployed on short notice with minimal support as Maintenance Crew Chief for numerous international Operations and Exercises.
- Led team of 50+ technicians to support daily maintenance requirements
- Oversaw and certified major inspections and modifications.
Avionics Supervisor
Canadian Armed Forces
Comox, BC
09.2015 - 12.2020
- Created, planned, scheduled, controlled and reported on projects.
- Developed written responses for various regulatory inquiries, review boards and committees.
- Sought out and analyzed trending data to develop product improvement modifications.
- Coordinated with engineering staff to deliver 24/7 technical support.
- Worked with OEMs on emerging issues to maintain safety and airworthiness.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Avionics Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
Comox, BC
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
Construction Safety Officer
OTIVO
Burnaby, BC
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Completed at least 10 hours of safety continuing education every month.
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction job sites
- Communicated safe methods and procedures to accomplish construction tasks and delivered safety training classes.
- Required subcontractors and site visitors to follow safety rules, regulations and OSHA standards.
- Verified that team members wore personal protective equipment in construction areas.
- Maintained safe and healthful job site while meeting or exceeding standard safety policies.
Education
GED -
Ministry of B.C.
New Westminster, BC04.2008
Skills
- Planning, scheduling, and Forecasting
- Personnel management
- Efficient
- Social Intelligence
- Tireless Work Ethic
Accomplishments
Decorated maintenance Crew Chief of multiple international deployments.
Acting/Warrant Officer at 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron. Interim Senior maintenance manager for 45+ technicians and supervisors.
"For Professionalism" National Flight Safety Award for actions during deployed operations.
Commanding Officer Commendation- Ex Sea Dragon
Top Student- Avionics
Core Values award- Voted by peers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Avionics Supervisor
Canadian Armed Forces
12.2022 - Current
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
Canadian Armed Forces
12.2020 - 12.2022
Avionics Supervisor
Canadian Armed Forces
09.2015 - 12.2020
Avionics Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
10.2010 - 09.2015
Construction Safety Officer
OTIVO
01.2008 - 10.2010
GED -
Ministry of B.C.