PROFILE
Aircraft are assets, and when they go down for maintenance, businesses need reliable service schedules.
Coon says that the focus on change has had a positive
eff ect on the employees. “Before, complacency existed at all levels,” he shares. “When I was avionics manager, it would drive me crazy because it seemed technicians would frequently stand around and do nothing. Now they work with passion and purpose. It’s unbelievable the change I have seen in them. It just took me talking to them and saying, ‘I believe in you. This is what I expect out of you. Do you accept it?’”
Duncan Aviation On-Target Turntimes Duncan Aviation has an industry reputation of meeting its promised out dates for major aircraft service. Falcon Crew Lead RJ Riedel and his teams worked around the clock to shave seven days off a Falcon 2000EX C Check and EASy II provisioning. Not only did they complete the project in just 21 days, they got the aircraft back in the air when promised.
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NEW EMPLOYEES When looking for new employees, Coon likes to hire graduates from his alma mater whenever he can. “It’s nice having Embry-Riddle nearby,” he says. “I try to hire a lot of kids out of Embry-Riddle. I have a gentleman here I hired right out of school last year, and he is fantastic. He is very sharp and has good working skills.” Sometimes Coon hires someone who is already working in the industry. We asked Coon what he looks for in potential new hires. “I look for someone with a positive attitude,” he tells D.O.M. magazine. “I always look on a resume for job travelers. There are some in this business who work six months here, six months there. They move around a lot. I like to see someone who has worked somewhere for three or four years. That is a big plus in my book. Those people have shown that they can settle in to a company. They are adaptable. “Education is always important,” he continues. “I like to see associates or bachelors degrees. I also like to see training on the resume. It shocks me when I see a resume come across my desk from a mechanic who has been in the industry for 15 years and has not had any additional training.”
TIPS FOR SUCCESS We asked Coon what tips he would give someone for having a successful career in aviation. “If you want to be in this business, and you want to be successful in it, you need to go to Embry-Riddle,” he states matter-of-factly. “And if you want to be an A&P mechanic and be valuable, take the avionics line maintenance course they off er. That is invalu- able — it will help you out a lot.”
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