Gaige Kistler
SOLIDIER
Pineville
Summary
Avionics Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs 11–20 aircraft systems per week, including navigation, radar, and communications systems. Performs 9–15 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions per week on wiring, circuit boards, and components using diagnostic tools and technical manuals to isolate 5–12 faults per month. Supports mission-ready aircraft through accurate repairs and disciplined maintenance work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
support
Army - DHS Cooperation
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with The GEO Group and DSH personnel to streamline processes.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing demands.
- Worked proficiently in excel and word
- Supported daily operations, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
15 N Avionics Machinic
Louisiana National Guard
10.2023 - Current
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics systems (navigation, radar, communications systems,)
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft (wiring, circuit boards, and components)
- Use diagnostic tools and technical maneuvers to identify faults
- Grade: E4
- Hours per week: 40
Rigger
Brady Welding and Trucking
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Inspecting and maintaining rigging equipment.
- Guiding cranes and operators using hand signals.
- Rigging up and down complex rig equipment.
- Following strict safety procedures.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Hazard recognition and risk mitigation.
- Emergency response readiness.
- Heavy lifting and stamina.
- Ability to work at heights and confined spaces.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during projects.
- Working on an elevated platform in extreme weather conditions.
- Secured safety equipment and consistently adhered to safety gear requirements, promoting a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance project execution.
- Hours per week: 87
carhop
Sonic Drive IN
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple roles to support team operations and service delivery.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and effective customer interaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted with training new team members on operational procedures and customer interaction.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work area to optimize customer experience.
- Time management
- Hours per week: 45
Education
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Tioga, LA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics systems
- Scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
- Technical diagnostics
- Leadership
- Excel and Word
- Rigging and crane signaling
- Rigging equipment inspection
- Safety procedures
- Hazard recognition and risk mitigation
- Emergency response readiness
- Non-destructive testing
- Aircraft maintenance logs
- Electrical test equipment
Certification
CPR
Timeline
support
Army - DHS Cooperation
01.2026 - Current
Rigger
Brady Welding and Trucking
11.2024 - 09.2025
15 N Avionics Machinic
Louisiana National Guard
10.2023 - Current
carhop
Sonic Drive IN
08.2020 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
05.2001 -