08/12/2000 to 07/22/2011
Job Summary:
Performed quality inspection and assurance duties to ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, work authorization documents, and operation procedures, as well as, manufacturing and installation drawings on the Solid Rocket Boosters, Shuttle Orbiter and ARES Rocket. Knowingly can interpret drawings, specifications, blueprints, and sketches. Inspected associated major components and sub-components, before, during, and after testing and pre/post launch operations for compliance with company and customer requirements. Inspected the installation, modifications, and hook-up of all types of electrical and electronic, electromechanical, hydro, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation, station and test equipment, hardware units, and corresponding connections. Performed closeout inspections of assigned areas for conformance/compliance and identified non-conformances when necessary in the appropriate program; Solumina, IPRACA or NIS.
Verified process inspections, non-conformance reporting dimensional measurement checks, corrosion pit mapping, and verification of various material cure requirements, adhesion testing, and dry film lubricant inspections. Evaluated products, equipment, and processes to ensure their quality and compliance with engineering and NASA requirements. Performed photographic close out inspections per documentation requirements in accordance with written procedures, policies, and documents; provided quality assurance technical representation in team and organizational meetings, and presented sound technical arguments to resolve quality assurance issues. Qualified in the use of standard and sophisticated computerized test equipment, coordinate measurement devices, optical comparators, video borescopes, Rockwell hardness testers, vacuum leak testing and Helium leak detection using Alcatel and Varian testers, basic computer skills and Microsoft applications.
Followed all Safety procedures, regulations and established guidelines to perform assigned duties. Obtained and maintained certifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and stand boards etc., as required by company and customer. Used multiple types of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as set by company and OSHA guidelines.
Participated in numerous Quality Circle and Lean Six Sigma events with great success by performing risk assessments and analyses and assigning risk ratings to quality systems and key processes. Have performed numerous supplier audits for United Space Alliance and NASA. Active participate in achieving the ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 company certification
UNITED SPACE BOOSTERS INCORPORATED (USBI)/
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA
10/18/1984 – 08/12/2000
SENIOR AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN:
Job Summary:
Performed the assembly, disassembly, installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, verification, checkout, potting, molding, encapsulation, testing, service, and refurbishment of Solid Rocket Boosters, Shuttle Orbiter and ARES Rocket, ground support equipment and associated hardware. Worked on such systems as: electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, hydraulic, fluid, pneumatic, pyrotechnical, hypergolic and cryogenic assemblies, components and sub-components. Operated test equipment, optical alignment equipment, computer and peripheral systems, power systems, and various mechanical devices. Used Operations Intercom System (OIS) to receive remote instructions and communicate compliance. Used and operated vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, man lifts, tugs, shop tools, etc. Used precision measuring equipment, layout tools and instruments. Performed other incidental but necessary tasks to accomplish assigned duties.
Collaborated with engineering, planning, quality control, and customer’s representatives to improve, develop, and maintain Work Authorization Documentation (WAD); and also to improve the performance, quality, and reliability of space systems and components.
Worked from drawings, schematics, verbal (audible) instructions, diagrams, equipment specifications, engineering instructions, documents, test procedures, vendor manuals, wiring lists, standard and process specifications, and other technical written instructions. Created and maintained logs, charts, documentation per company, vendor and customer requests.
Followed all Safety procedures, regulations and established guidelines to perform assigned duties. Obtained and maintained certifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and stand boards etc., as required by company and customer. Used multiple types of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as set by company and OSHA guidelines.
07/29/1986 - 07/29/1987
PRATT & WHITNEY
KHAMIS MUSHAYT AIR BASE, SAUDI ARABIA
JET ENGINE TECHNICAN
Temporarily laid off from USBI due to Space Shuttle Challenger accident. Trained Saudi Air force in the disassembly, repair, inspection and servicing of the F100 engines and F-15 aircraft.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
HONORABLE DISCHARGE- STAFF SEARGENT E-5
06/02/1978 – 06/02/1984
JET ENGINE MECHANIC
Qualified on the removal, installation and inspection of components on the Pratt & Whitney J57-59W, F100, F100-200, General Electric J79-15, J79-17, TF34 and Teledyne J69-T25A engines. Provided flight line support on F-4, F-15, KC-135 and T-37 aircraft.
CERTIFICATIONS
Powerplant License – Federal Aviation Administration
Completed annual training and maintained certification in areas of:
NASA and USA Visual Inspection and Testing Level II
Confined Space Entry
Electrical Bonding
Electrical Connector Mate and De-mate
TCS Fluid Line Heater Installation
Hypergolic and Ammonia QD Installation and Inspection
Self Contained Air Purifying Ensemble Scape (all modes)
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCAB
Torque & Safety Wire
APU hydrazine servicing
Dynatube Installation
Orbiter Wire Termination
Adhesive Bonding Application and Inspection
RF Connector Mate and De-mate
Corrosion Repair & Protection Inspection
Lock Out Tag Out, LO/TO
Hazardous Communication
Drawings, Dimensions & Tolerances
Air Purifying Respirator Fit Test
Hydrazine Safety
Cryogenics Safety
Digital Closeout Photography
Cryogenic Seal Handling and Inspection
Ordinance Handling and Inspection
Alcatel and Varian Helium Leak Detection
Resistoflex Hose Fabrication
Hydrostatic Testing
CPR
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DECEMBER 1992
United Space Boosters Incorporated NASA Manned Flight Awareness Award.
MAY 2003
Recognized for outstanding contributions during the recovery and investigation of the STS-107 Space Shuttle Columbia Accident.
SEPTEMBER 2004
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Teamwork.
Participated in the demonstration/certification depot repair and functional testing of the orbiter actuator.
OCTOBER 2005
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Quality.
OCTOBER 2008
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Safety.
1st QUARTER 2011
United Space Alliance Quarterly Quest Award for Technical Achievement.
Registering is the only way of posting vacancies and obtaining contact details of candidates in our CV database.
All it takes is a few minutes and a credit card (Visa or American Express). To sign-up to this service, simply click on the Register link and fill in the form. You will then have instant access to our system after on-line payment where you will be able to complete the transaction in either US Dollars, UK Pounds or Euros.
All online credit/debit card transitions are handled through our secure third party payment processors at WorldPay. Worldpay are part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the 5th biggest banking group in the world, WorldPay payment solutions are trusted by thousands of businesses, big and small worldwide.
Pricing starts at €450 (approx £400 or US$500 - use the convert tool for an exact conversion) for one month unlimited job postings and unlimited CV database access (for one user), with package discounts available if you have more permanent recruiting needs. For example, a Gold subscription will give you unlimited jobs posting and unlimited CV database access for one year at just over €250 per month!
2021 Pricing Structure (excluding VAT):
1 month - Discovery | 450 euros | convert |
3 months - Bronze | 1150 euros | convert |
6 months - Silver | 1950 euros | convert |
12 months - Gold | 3200 euros | convert |
If online payment is not convenient, give us a call at +33(0)622757477 or send us an email at sales@space-careers.com. We will set up an account for you and invoice you, but in this case, access to our website will be granted only after payment has been received. Note that you can also pay through PayPal.
Please note that the posting of academic positions is free of charge. All you need to do is email us your job description and we will post it for you.
VAT:
Spacelinks is based in France so the following European Union regulations regarding electronic commerce apply:
- if your business is located outside the EU, VAT does not apply to you
- if your business is located in France, you will be charged a 20% VAT
- if your business is located in the EU and you don't have a valid VAT registration number, you will be charged a 20% VAT
- if your business is located in the EU and you do have a valid VAT registration number, you won't be charged VAT provided you give us your VAT number (mandatory for invoicing)
Support:
For sales enquiries and general information, you can call us on +33(0)622757477.
Support is available Mon-Fri on +33(0)622757477 or via email. Out-of-hours support is provided only via email.
Please also note that we are located in France. Our normal office hours are 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. France timezone is GMT+1.
Warning:
We are very serious about our job seekers privacy so only legitimate recruiters and employers are eligible for a recruiter account. All subscriptions requests will be manually approved and recruiter accounts constantly monitored. Users who enter inaccurate or incomplete information will not gain access to post jobs or search resumes. Sharing of login details with a third party will result in the suspension of the recruiter's account with no subscription refund.
To ensure you are approved, please include the following on your application:
* The website address of your Company. Under construction websites will be rejected.
* Email - Must end in @yourcompany.com. Applications using free email accounts such as Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail will be rejected.
Individual exceptions can be made on a case by case basis by emailing sales@space-careers.com. Accounts found not to be in compliance will be deleted.