Rate My Professor Thomas Laxson

Laxson's career trajectory exemplifies practical expertise in aviation. He commenced his journey in 2000 as a student in PCC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Upon graduation, he served as a helicopter mechanic for a small aerial spraying company in Salem, Oregon. Subsequently, he joined Horizon Air in Portland as an aircraft technician, specializing in Bombardier CRJ aircraft, and later advanced to their Maintenance Training Department. In 2009, Laxson moved to Flightline Training Services in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, where he worked as a CRJ Subject Matter Expert, Technical Instructor, and courseware developer. In this role, he delivered technical training courses across North America, Europe, and Africa for a range of commercial aircraft, including Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Cessna, LearJet, and Dornier. Returning to PCC in April 2015 as an instructor, he assumed the Department Chair position in 2021. His industry connections, including partnerships with Horizon Air, bolster the program's alignment with employer needs, contributing to strong employment outcomes for graduates in aviation maintenance roles.