Rod Horner
Hindsville
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in airfield management at Sidney Richland Airport, excelling in safety inspections and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective equipment maintenance and wildlife management. Skilled welder with a strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality fabrication and adherence to specifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts
Fayetteville
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Unloaded product trailers and assigned products to various locations.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safe driving practices.
Restoration Technician
Mid-America Air Museum
Liberal
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed all aspects of aircraft restoration, including painting, welding, and fabrication on the inside and outside of display aircraft.
- Fabricated and welded aircraft gear supports, as well as some display pieces.
- Operated various kinds of lifts, forklifts, and telehandler.
Assistant Airport Manager
Sidney Richland Airport
Sidney
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw all airport operations, including grounds maintenance and equipment repair.
- Performed daily inspections of runways and ramps to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained infield surfaces and lighting systems for optimal operational efficiency.
- Operated heavy equipment, including 60K loaders, large mowing machines, and tractors.
- Coordinated with air traffic control, civil engineers, and command posts to support airfield management activities.
- Monitored aircraft activity, runway usage and navigational aids to ensure safe takeoffs and landings.
- Implemented airfield safety procedures to support safe operating environments for personnel and aircraft.
- Minimized risks to incoming and departing aircraft by managing wildlife and vegetation around airfield.
Welder
Terex
Fort Wayne
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Gas Turbine Mechanic - Gas Turbine Engines
US Army Tubine School
Fort Eustis, VA05-1984
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
Mooresville, IN05-1983
Skills
- Safe driving
- Route planning
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle loading
- Delivery scheduling
- Airfield management
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Wildlife management
- Technical communication
- Environmental management
- Facilities management
- Navigation systems
- Airfield operations supervision
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding inspections
- Project management
- Grinding and finishing
- Aluminum welding
Timeline
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts
03.2024 - 02.2025
Restoration Technician
Mid-America Air Museum
10.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Airport Manager
Sidney Richland Airport
06.2018 - 06.2020
Welder
Terex
05.2014 - 06.2017
Gas Turbine Mechanic - Gas Turbine Engines
US Army Tubine School
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
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