Kyle Howard
Florence
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead high-pressure operations and maintain operational readiness in complex environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Kalitta Air
Hebron
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed shift operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and repairs within strict time constraints.
- Performed diagnostics on electrical, avionics, and mechanical systems of cargo aircraft.
- Prioritized work orders and assigned tasks to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with operations, engineering, and flight crews to confirm operational readiness.
- Led high-pressure maintenance operations, achieving zero delays in project timelines.
Lead
Kalitta Air
Oscoda
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Lead complex electrical and controls projects requiring a high level of blueprint reading, system integration, and cross-department coordination.
- Managed a team in a high-pressure maintenance environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines, safety goals, and quality metrics.
- Served as the primary technical authority for fault isolation, repair guidance, and work sequencing on high-complexity avionics tasks.
- Experienced managing large assets, coordinating teams, and adapting to changing priorities in down-time critical environments
Aircraft Technician
Kalitta Air
Oscoda
06.2011 - 10.2022
- Conducted routine inspections on aircraft systems and components.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
- Utilized specialized tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Installed aircraft modifications such as radios, navigation systems, lighting systems, air conditioning units and wiring harnesses.
- Conducted tests on newly installed aircraft components to ensure proper functioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technologies
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2011
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial equipment maintenance
- PLC automation concepts
- Mechanical repair
- Technical documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- Safety compliance
- High-pressure operations
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant
Timeline
Supervisor
Kalitta Air
01.2025 - 11.2025
Lead
Kalitta Air
10.2022 - 01.2025
Aircraft Technician
Kalitta Air
06.2011 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technologies
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale