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Chris Quinn

Commercial pilot with aviation training and extensive construction operations experience

Karana Downs, AustraliaActively looking
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I am a commercial pilot with a Commercial Pilot Licence, Instrument Rating, multi-engine and single-engine aircraft experience, and 210.9 hours of total flight time. I have completed my aviation training at BASAIR Aviation College and passed all CASA examinations on my first attempt, including strong results in several core subjects. I hold CASA Class 1 and Class 2 medical certificates and English Language Proficiency Level 6. Before pursuing aviation, I built substantial experience in construction and crane operations. I have worked as a tower crane operator, mobile crane operator, rigger, dogman, contracts administrator, and general labourer, developing a strong focus on safety, communication, coordination, and operational discipline. I am now pursuing opportunities to begin my professional flying career and apply my life experience, technical training, and commitment to safe flight operations.

Experience

PG

Crane Operator, Dogman

PGC Group

Aug 2025 – Present

I perform general casual labour hire operations, including operating tower cranes and dogging.

Tower crane operationDoggingCasual labour hire operations
TC

Mobile Crane Operator, Rigger, Dogman

TNT Crane Hire

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

I safely operated mobile cranes up to 35 tonnes. I also performed dogging and rigging of crane loads while assisting with general commercial construction activities.

Mobile crane operationCrane operation up to 35TDoggingRiggingCommercial construction
HC

Tower Crane Operator, Rigger, Dogman

Hutchies Cranes & Hoists

Nov 2020 – Dec 2024

I operated and rigged tower cranes, including directing safe and efficient movements and slinging and rigging loads. I also performed tower crane erection and dismantling, and operated cranes under the direction of dogmen and riggers.

Tower crane operationCrane riggingDoggingLoad slingingTower crane erectionTower crane dismantling
HB

Contracts Administrator, Cadet Contracts Administrator

Hutchinson Builders

Nov 2016 – Dec 2024

I supported construction contract administration through cost estimation, forecasting, design and programming. I also worked with clients, superintendents and consultants throughout construction projects.

Contracts administrationConstruction cost estimationCost forecastingDesign coordinationConstruction programmingClient liaisonSuperintendent liaisonConsultant liaison

Education

U
USQ

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Civil Engineering

2017 – Present

Previously studied but not yet completed.

U
USQ

Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil), Civil Engineering

2014 – Present

Previously studied but not yet completed.

BA
BASAIR Aviation College

Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

BA
BASAIR Aviation College

Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence)

Q
QUT

Bachelor of Engineering (Medical) / Bachelor of Business, Medical Engineering and Business

2015 – 2016

Previously studied but not yet completed.

SE
St. Edmunds College, Ipswich

High School

2013

Graduated 2013.

Skills

Commercial aviationInstrument flyingMulti-engine flyingSingle-engine flyingFlight planningAircraft operationsAviation safetyRadio communicationCrew resource managementRisk managementCrane operationTower crane operationMobile crane operationDoggingRiggingConstruction operationsConstruction cost estimationForecastingDesign coordinationProgrammingContract administrationClient liaisonSafety complianceTeamworkCommunication

Languages

English
Native or bilingual proficiency