An Introduction to our McCandless University Trainer
Meet Jason Kohne, Technical Training Instructor for McCandless University in Aurora, Colorado
With 18 years of experience in multiple maintenance and repair industries, including Military, OTR, Ready Mix Fleets, School Bus, City bus and Motor Coach Fleets, Airport Operations and GSE Fleets, Jason possesses a diverse background and dedication to mentorship that is ideal for assisting our customers and dealer network with enhancing their technical knowledge and capabilities.
Jason began his professional journey in the U.S.A.F., serving as an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) mechanic. He acquired knowledge of PM standards and fundamental maintenance tasks on various diesel machinery, including everything from engines and portable compressors to air conditioning units and hydraulic testing platforms.
Jason began his professional journey in the U.S.A.F., serving as an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) mechanic. He acquired knowledge of PM standards and fundamental maintenance tasks on various diesel machinery, including everything from engines and portable compressors to air conditioning units and hydraulic testing platforms.
Taking that experience to the civilian side, Jason then began working on OTR trucks and Ready-mix fleets as a Lead Tech, tackling more of the diagnostic and engine repairs. Jason's expertise and leadership abilities soon led to new opportunities, including the maintenance and repair a new fleet of de-ice trucks for United Airlines, furthering his knowledge in electronic controls and PLC operations within heavy equipment operations.
As his career progressed, Jason was entrusted with more leadership roles, providing him with the opportunity to serve as Fleet Maintenance Manager for the country's largest passenger transportation company. In this position, he oversaw school bus and city bus fleets across the nation. When asked to return to Colorado and oversee the RTD local transit authority, he realized that his true passion was teaching and mentoring the technicians that kept fleets running.
Jason's background and desire to educate new and experienced mechanics align perfectly with the shared goal of Navistar and the McCandless organization. His extensive industry experience and dedication to continuous learning and development make him an invaluable asset to McCandless University, our team and our customers.