A Day In The Life is a series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts intended to give listeners a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.
Podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or anywhere podcasts are available. Listen now: www.duncanaviation.aero/resources/straight-talk/a-day-in-the-life
Ep 1: Sewing Specialist II – Billie Hayes
Billie Hayes has worked on curtains of 95% of the planes that have come out of Duncan Aviation. Listen as he discusses what it’s like working as a Sewing Specialist II at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 2: Hangar Coordinator/FBO Services – Brian Burke
No two days on the FBO Services team are alike. Brian Burke and his team are responsible for handling all of the ground servicing for aircraft. From towing, to fueling, to customer services, the FBO Services team is involved in it all. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being a Hangar Coordinator at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 3: Airframe Lead Technician – Max McElroy
Max McElroy’s main task as an Airframe Lead Technician is to ensure that the airplanes are out the door on time, squawk-free, with a happy customer. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an Airframe Lead Technician at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 4: Airframe Technician I – Casey Dick
As an Airframe Technician, there is no light task. Listen as Casey Dick discusses what it’s like being an Airframe Technician I at Duncan Aviation, and how it’s all worth it in the end when you get to see a plane leaving the hangar delivered to the customer.
Ep 5: NDT Crew Leader – Ray Vieselmeyer
As NDT Crew Leader Ray Vieselmeyer and his team are responsible for non-destructive testing of aircraft and components to ensure there are no cracks or corrosion. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an NDT Crew Leader at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 6: Avionics Line Team Leader – Margaret Morley
Margaret Morley and her team handle all of the systems for cockpit and cabin systems, and work to maintain existing systems on the aircraft. Listen as she discusses what it’s like being an Avionics Line Team Leader at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 7: Maintenance Records Technician – Whitney Breyer
Recording the maintenance that is performed on an aircraft is extremely valuable, and could be costly for customers if not properly recorded. Listen as Whitney Breyer discusses what it’s like being a Maintenance Records Technician at Duncan Aviation.
Ep 8: Engine Overhaul Technician II – James Rosenkranz
As an Engine Overhaul Technician II, James Rosenkranz gets to see how all of the parts of an engine come together, and is on the floor in the engine overhaul shop assisting with CZIs, CZRs, MPIs, build-ups, and tear downs. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an Engine Overhaul Technician II at Duncan Aviation.
See what opportunities are waiting for you: https://www.duncanaviation.aero/careers/
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts, please reach out to Eric Anderson at Eric.Anderson@DuncanAviation.com
