Russell C. Jones
Titusville, Fl. 32796
Telephone: 321-***-****
Email: abkevv@r.postjobfree.com
Profile:
Aerospace Technician
Education:
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AA in Business Administration
2006 – Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Fl
Completed Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Applications
Experience:
May 1979 – February 1984
Rockwell International, Kennedy Space Center, Fl
Thermal Protection Systems Technician
Worked on the first 4 flights of Columbia OV 102.
Worked on the first flight of Challenger OV 099 April 4, 1983.
Worked on the first flight of Discovery OV 103 August 30, 1984.
Duties included preparation of Vehicles for maiden flight. Installation, repair, and maintenance of all aspects of
Thermal Protection. Assisting Quality Assurance per MLO310 0002 spec for post flight Inspection. Assisted in
many vehicle operations such as Main Engine installation, Aero surface testing, and Ground Support processes.
February 1984 1995
Lockheed, Kennedy Space Center, Fl
Thermal Protection Systems Technician
Worked on the first flight of Atlantis OV 104 October 3, 1985.
Worked on the first flight of Endeavour OV 105 May 7, 1992.
Duties included Modifications to all Vehicles such as Drag Chute Installation, Silts Pod Installation on Columbia,
Installation, repair, and maintenance of all aspects of Thermal Protection, SCAPE operations, and Ground Support
Operation and Mass Spec Operations.
1995 1996
Lockheed Martin, Kennedy Space Center, Fl
Thermal Protection Systems Technician
Continued Thermal Protection work on Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, the External Tank Doors
becoming a specialty.
Was a Shop Lead Technician for 4 years for 12 techs.
1996 2008
United Space Alliance, Kennedy Space Center, Fl
Aerospace Technician
Duties included Installation and maintenance of Main Engines, Main Engine Domes, Aero surfaces, Payload
Installation, Carrier Panel and Door Installation, Structure Bond Operations and Thermal Protection Maintenance.
On loan to Solid Rocket Boosters, Jan – July 2008. Duties included preparing Forward Skirt, Forward Thustum, Aft
Skirt, and Small Parts for Cork Installation.
All Thermal Protection, Vehicle, and Ground Support Operations required specific Aerospace Certifications and
training on Tools and Safety. Included were Engineering Drawing Interpretations, Torque Wrenches, Mass
Spectrometers, SCAPE suits, Digital calipers, Wire Crimping Tools, Medical Certifications, Annual Physicals, and
Random Drug Testing.
2009 – 2010
Purchased 8 duplex units, preparing all for rent. Installed ceiling fans, replaced all water valves, and painted inside
and out. Continue maintenance on all.
Certifications:
001 Structure Bond 1990 1993
003 – Flexible Insulation Blanket Installation 1985 2008
065 – Felt Reusable Structure Installation 1985 2008
092 – Tile OML Machining 1990 2008
116 .160 Tile Installation 1979 2008
117 Tile Repair 1979 2008
118 – Tile Step & Gap Measurement 1979 2008
179 – RSI Plug Installation 1979 – 2008
241 – Thermal Installation (Instrumentation) 1985 1990
242 – Torque and Safety Wire 1980 2008
298 – Design Gap Fillers 1981 – 2008
298R – Ames Gap Filler Installation 1979 2008
311 .090/.115 Advanced Tile Installation 1979 – 2008
328 – Ceramic Shim Bonding 1979 2008
384 – Air Purifying Respiration 1979 2008
483 – Beryllium Sanding 1980 2008
590 – Working at Heights 1980 – 2008
650 – Scissor Lift Operator 1980 1990
800 – Orbiter Mid Body Access 1985 2008
801 – Orbiter Aft Access 1985 2008
13 63 Ordnance Handling 2008
32 63 – TPS Manual OPS 2008
OJ144 – Hypalon Topcoat Application 2008
OJ146 – Cork Fabrication & Bonding 2008
OJ151 – Protective Finish Sealant Application 2008
OJ154 – BTA Mixing & Application 200