Luke Barry
Benton
Summary
Detail-oriented aviation professional with experience in mechanical troubleshooting and crew resource management. Committed to continuous learning and teamwork, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Mechanic
SIUC
Carbondale, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Current student worker here where I assist the full time mechanics.
- Able to work effectively as a team to complete work before a deadline.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, contributing to timely repairs and maintenance.
Flight Team (Team is ranked 3rd in Nation)
SIUC
Carbondale, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Flight Team is not a job but a very intense extracurricular. In season we devote roughly five hours a day honing our craft to get better at events ranging from cross country planning to landing within feet of a point on the runway.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Farm Hand
Family Farm
Valier, IL
08.2013 - Current
- I have worked on my family farm for as long as I can remember
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Taught the value of hard work and critical thinking to solve complex problems at a young age.
- Monitored livestock health and welfare, contributing to daily feeding routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology And Flight
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2027
Skills
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Ground support equipment operation
- Continuous learning mindset
- Decision making and problem solving
Certification
- Commercial Pilot SEL
- Complex Endorsement
- ~300 Hours
- ~100 Hours Solo
- Working on Multi-Engine
Timeline
Aviation Mechanic
SIUC
11.2024 - Current
Flight Team (Team is ranked 3rd in Nation)
SIUC
09.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Family Farm
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology And Flight
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale