Cole McKibbin
Regional Sales Manager, Southeast at Skytech, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Aircraft Flight Instructor
Federal Aviation Administration
Experience
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Skytech, Inc
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, Southeast
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May 2021 - Present
Responsible for new and used Piper aircraft sales for SC, NC, VA, WV, and Washington D.C.
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Corporate Pilot
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Jun 2018 - May 2021
Operated the Pilatus PC12, Malibu M350, M500, and M600 aircraft in both Part 91 and Part 135 flying activities in support of Skytech's various departments. Assisted aircraft owners with pickup and delivery services. Including completing post-maintenance check flights.Exercised sales and inventory aircraft as needed.
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Intern
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May 2017 - May 2018
Shadowed sales representatives throughout entire selling process, including meeting with potential customers, assessing requirements and demonstrating aircraft to highlight specifications.Independently completed maintenance and repair work orders under supervision of and approval by licensed A&P maintenance technicians; scope included prop/engine removal/installation (both piston and turbine), avionics work, cosmetic repair and miscellaneous upkeep. Flew maintenance support aircraft including Piper Malibu/Meridian and Pilatus PC-12 to shuttle aircraft, personnel and maintenance materials to and from home airport and jobsites.
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Maintenance Technician
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2010 - Present
Assisted with administrative responsibilities, such as preparing and delivering daily bank deposits up to $5K, refilling ATMs as needed, and purchasing and delivering office supplies.Created a “Spill Kit” in order to comply with governmental spill containment standards. Documented procedures for nine retail locations and trained over 50 employees.Initiated and implemented a cost and energy savings plan to convert all lighting fixtures to LED. Performed general maintenance for commercial petroleum facilities, both independently and as part of a team, including: minor plumbing, roofing, indoor and outdoor lighting systems, security system installation and petroleum pump repair. Also scheduled vehicle equipment maintenance.Completed general EPA pre-screening and initiated appropriate responses to ease annual audits.
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AircraftMerchants, LLC
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Sales Intern
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2016 - 2016
Assisted with detailing and staging aircraft for sale, including single and multi-engine piston and turbine aircraft such as Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Cirrus and antiques.Relocated aircraft inventory throughout the southeast for maintenance and sales purposes. Managed customer database and made initial contact with prospective purchasers via email and follow-up phone calls.Met with new customers to identify their needs, describe aircraft capabilities and customization options. Supported Sales Agents by completing required FAA forms and distributing signed sales contracts.
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Just Aircraft
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assembler
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2014 - 2015
Built SuperSTOL aircraft from start to finish. Performed all aspects of manufacturing, including reading blueprints, riveting, installing carpet, hanging engines, and covering wings.Represented company at airshows in Oshkosh, WI and Sebring, FL. Assisted in the sale of multiple aircraft valued at $150K each. Answered questions and demonstrated functionality.Revised sales and information brochures, updating them with new costs and performance specs. Customized for various shows and distributed them to interested parties.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Clemson University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Industrial Engineering
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