Ed Solum Email & Phone Number

United States

Rolling stock manager responsible for the launch, recovery, fueling and preparation of 17 Fireboss aircraft, 17 ground support truck and trailer combinations. Responsible for ground equipment maintenance management in accordance with department of transportation and current contract requirements. Ground support truck driver responsible for fire season ground support at various contract locations throughout the United States to include Alaska. Responsible for off-season ground support vehicle transportation between various home base locations.

United States

Part time employment during fire season. Responsibilities included ground support of aerial fire fighting operations. Including but not limited to maintenance and repair of support vehicle, trailer, and other equipment used in mixing retardant and loading aircraft. Provide assistance regarding maintenance of aircraft during contract duration. Responsible for relocating equipment to various fire bases through out the United States during fire season.

United States

Heavy equipment hydraulics instructor responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum to instruct entry level technicians in hydraulic operation theories and principles. Reinforced theoretical application with hands on learning through diagnostic, tear down, and repair practical exercises in a laboratory environment. Provided counsel regarding career opportunities. Oversaw all phases of instruction within the hydraulic coursework.

United States

Perform diagnostic and repair procedures on construction and forestry equipment as set forth by the manufacturer. Duties include diagnosis and repair of tier 2 and 3 electronically controlled Diesel engines, electronically controlled power trains and hydraulic systems. Emphasis was on the use of electronic means of diagnosis and update software through the use of laptop computers and other handheld diagnostic devices.