Dakota Whitsell
Ellabell
Summary
Seasoned avionics professional with substantial hands-on experience in installing and maintaining avionics systems. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high standards and reliability. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project needs and consistently achieves results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Installer SR – Retro Cabin Ready G700 and G800
Gulfstream
Savannah, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Provides work direction to technicians. Ensure completion of tasks within an allotted time frame.
- Coordinates with and assists other departments to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
- Trains other team members in associated work assignments. Uses abilities as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques. Completes work in innovative and effective ways.
- Assists Engineering in resolving problems and repairs per engineering direction.
- Checks all work, including other team members, to ensure a defect free assembly prior to final inspection.
- Assists and fills in for team coordinator as required.
- Installs/modifies/fabricates wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings.
Avionics Installer 2 – Production G600
Gulfstream
Savannah, GA
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Primary builds include Baggage Component Installations, IDG Routings, APU Routings, Main Wheel Well routings, 9700 Ring outs, and belly cage routings.
- I periodically do the Cockpit Component Installs, Cabin Underfloor Component Installs, EED Routings, Antenna Installs, Window Splices, Discrepancy Troubleshooting, and AUX Pressure Board Installs.
- Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
Pest Control Technician
Preferred Pest Control
Garden City, GA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintain a Wood Destroying Organism License as well as a Household Pest Control License.
- Schedule with customers in a way that satisfies their expectations while keeping my own efficiency.
- Identifies pests to strategize the best solution for the customer while maintaining environmental safety according to the EPA guidelines.
- Mix different chemical solutions for administration to resolve pest control issues.
- Keep my van properly organized and clean to uphold the highest standards.
Final Line Mechanic 1
PDS Tech
Savannah, GA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Proficiently use the steps laid out in Solumina and Catia to step drill, seal, and join the empennage to the fuselage on the G650 and G700 aircraft.
- Complete toolbox and chit audits.
- Work effectively with a team to ensure the tasks of the day are completed and discrepancy free.
- Periodically assists other team members on the task of joining the wings for G650 and G700.
Service Technician/Electrical Installer
Grainger Heating and Air
Rutledge, TN
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Install HVAC systems in residential settings.
- Connect refrigerant lines to indoor and outdoor systems by utilizing the soldering and brazing technique.
- Safely hook up high and low voltage wiring to various styles of hvac units, breaker boxes, and sub panels.
- Hang up duct work including flex or metal in a neat and efficient fashion in attics and under homes.
- Troubleshoot Hvac units as well as many other appliances using multimeters, gauges, and schematics to pinpoint the problem areas.
- Clean indoor and outdoor coils as well as adjust freon levels to ensure the correct heating and cooling outputs.
- Run wiring safely while maintaining an aesthetic appearance to the home.
- Remodel homes and businesses according to the customers’ wants and needs.
- Complete property maintenance within and outside of homes.
Forklift Operator
Rugby Architectural Building Products
Pooler, GA
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Receive customer orders and prep them for delivery or pickup.
- Keep the warehouse clean and organized.
- Load and unload deliveries using a forklift.
- Cut down countertops to match customer's needs.
Satellite Installer and Technician
Mastec Advanced Technologies
Pooler, GA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Install Direct TV inside of homes and businesses.
- Troubleshoot problems with satellite equipment as well as coaxial cables throughout the home.
- Effectively route cables in a neat and efficient manner.
- Communicate with customers on how to properly use their direct TV equipment.
- Maintain high customer satisfaction by providing excellent and timely customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Hampstead High School
Savannah, GASkills
- Electrical wiring
- Diagnostic testing
- Connector termination
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical wiring repair
- Training and mentoring
- Schematic reading
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Hardware installation
- Wire harness fabrication
Timeline
Avionics Installer SR – Retro Cabin Ready G700 and G800
Gulfstream
08.2025 - Current
Avionics Installer 2 – Production G600
Gulfstream
12.2022 - 08.2025
Pest Control Technician
Preferred Pest Control
01.2022 - 12.2022
Final Line Mechanic 1
PDS Tech
01.2020 - 01.2021
Service Technician/Electrical Installer
Grainger Heating and Air
01.2017 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Rugby Architectural Building Products
01.2017 - 01.2017
Satellite Installer and Technician
Mastec Advanced Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
New Hampstead High School