Eric Sorensen, 2018 AMT Next Gen 40 Under 40 Award Winner
Eric Sorensen was always interested in the mechanical aspects of cars, motorcycles, and anything else with an engine, which lead to his aviation career.
After high school he attended Colorado Aerotech (Westwood College of Aviation Technology), and earned his A&P and associate degree. He also earned a perfect attendance award. Advanced training includes Duncan Aviation’s leadership programs; FAA Gold and Silver training certificates; Honeywell LTS 101, TFE 731, and HTF 7000 line maintenance certificates; factory training on Lear 45 and 60 and Gulfstream G200; and line maintenance certificates on GE CF34, Pratt & Whitney 300 series, and Rolls-Royce Tay 611 and BR 710.
His parents have supported his decisions, and were always there to offer encouragement. In his aviation career mentors include Bill Prochazka, COO at Duncan Aviation; David Anderson, assistant chief inspector; David Cordova; and Chad Doehring.
Sorensen began his career at Intermountain Turbine Services as a helicopter engine technician moving up to shop foreman. He started with Duncan Aviation in December 2010 on an engine Rapid Response Team in Scottsdale, AZ. And, he has advanced to his current position as an engine line team leader. He heads up the engine program in Provo, and is responsible for all engine-related maintenance on a wide variety of business aircraft.
Nominated by Chad Doehring, Vice President of Aircraft Services, Duncan Aviation: "Eric’s mechanical aptitude and passion for working with his hands goes back to his high school days where he was involved in the school’s auto shop program and was the advanced auto shop class resident. Lucky for us, Eric turned his passion toward aircraft. Eric's mechanical abilities, along with his inherent leadership skills, catapulted Eric to his current position of Team Leader within the Airframe Department. Eric’s contributions have impacted both the company and our team members immensely. Eric’s “can-do” attitude and methodical approach have made a positive impact on our quality of work performed, level of service provided, and dedication to our customers. Eric’s variety of talents as an aviation professional has allowed him to build several successful aircraft maintenance teams. Most recently Eric's talents are focused on leading the charge to build the Duncan Aviation Provo, UT, engine program."
To give back to the industry, Sorensen is on the Utah State University Aircraft Maintenance Advisory Board. He provides feedback to the college, and Duncan Aviation has hired a number of employees from the school. He's also been involved with a number of aviation maintenance career fairs at Utah State University, Salt Lake Community College, and Pima Community College.
Sorensen's career goal is to provide leadership at all levels to assist expansion efforts in Provo and provide exceptional customer service. Beyond this current challenge, his leadership efforts will be directed toward making Duncan Aviation and the Provo operation a world-class facility.
