Alan Bartels
Cocoa
Summary
Dependable installation and repair professional specializing in aircraft electrical systems and components. Effective at completing repairs, maintenance procedures and new installations. Detail-oriented, thorough, and organized with excellent multitasking skills. Skilled Aerospace Maintenance Technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting launch vehicles/aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Panel Technician
Sidus Space
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Read and interpret wire drawings
- Wire point to point/harness connections for PLC Panels
- Assemble complex electromechanical Racks
- Ensure operational reliability
- Terminate wires/Bend conduit/Crimp wires
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel/Word
- Fabrication and tube bending
Integration Technician (Falcon Operations)
Space X
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Composite/TPS layout and installation
- Precision tube bending
- Stage up, assemble flight hardware and test equipment per technical work instructions and ensure the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of a world class launch vehicle
- Hands-on operations with fragile ESD sensitive assemblies
- Proficiently use various technical tools and heavy machinery
- Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
- Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving task times down and ease of repeatability
- Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
A&T Technician
United Launch Alliance LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Tube Bending/Fabrication
- Perform technician tasks associated with installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, check out and test of ground, airborne and facility systems and equipment during preparation for spacecraft and rocket launch operations. Ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and customer specifications and requirements. These tasks also include hoisting/rigging of space launch vehicle components for launch vehicle
- Perform high crew related work like scaffold building, deck and platform configuration, and maintenance associated with this equipment
- Perform tasks associated with the transportation of Space Launch Vehicles on site upon delivery and Delivery to the specific launch sites
- Perform specialized maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, physical, and/or mechanical measurement instrumentation and equipment
- Perform mechanical, maintenance repair, refurbish, in-place calibration, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and final servicing of structural, mechanical and fluid systems of space vehicles, and launch facility and aerospace ground equipment during field static firing or launch operations
- Work with space flight hardware and/or ordnance performing receipt, transport, storage, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification and installation.
- Assist engineering in the evaluation of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
- Assist engineering in the analysis of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
- Layout, construction or fabrication, assembly, repair and alteration of sheet metal, steel, aluminum, composite and fiberglass parts, assemblies and structures and/or welding of same, as required, in support of operations.
- Experience with heavy-duty type vehicles, including special purpose transports, to move and transport parts, materials, equipment, tools, components and assembled products between various locations, both on and off-base.
- Electromechanical experience to include ground and flight systems installation and troubleshooting.
AIT Technician
OneWeb Satellites
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assemble avionics panels from an engineer drawn work order
- Test all functions of assembled satellites to ensure proper functioning
- Set up, de-setup testing aids and jigs
- Use a smart tool for operations involving torquing
- Assemble parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners
- Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues and report problems to repair technicians
- Prepare operational reports and provide information to supervisors
Interiors Technician
Embraer Executive Jets
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Composite layout and installation
- Comprehend and interpret blueprints and graphs to build interiors to specification
- Follow a precise work order drawn up from an engineer to complete tasks without deviation
- Report any and all FOE incidents to search for missing/dropped parts until found
- Bond metals in accordance with Embraer standards
Landing Gear Technician
Professional Aircraft Accessories (PAA)
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Visually inspect all components for corrosion and damage and dimensionally inspect aircraft components to verify compliance in accordance with technical data as per FAA regulations
- Maintain company tools and equipment and keep a clean and organized work area to company standards
- Clean/strip parts via chemical stripping or sandblasting
- Pressure test hydraulic lines/landing gear to manufacturer specs
- Verify all components are properly assembled prior to release
- Mentor and train employees to become proficient with the production plan and disassembly of landing gear
A&P Apprentice
Classic Aviation
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Work along a licensed A&P mechanic performing annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, and any other miscellaneous repairs on aircraft that came into the hangar
- Inspect for corrosion/repair as needed
- Replace and install flight components such as ailerons/rudders/elevators/and control cables
- Fabrication of aluminum parts and install rivets
- Properly bend tubing
Roofing Foreman
Reliable Roofing
11.2012 - 07.2017
- Maintain a safe and organized job site
- Uphold standards of quality to ensure high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Follow OSHA standards to keep a safe running job site
- Meet with customers and patiently answer questions about roofing concerns and requests
- Lead worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs
Service Technician
The Dock Experts
08.2025 - Current
- Measure/Cut/Grind metal for proper fitment
- Drill holes to spec. for proper hardware
- Mount lift motor/run cables and ensure proper function
- Wire motor per correct drawing
- Use a variety of drilling/cutting/grinding and hand tools
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High
01.2011
Skills
- Inspecting systems
- Performing maintenance
- Test preparation
- Troubleshooting issues
- Interpreting technical documentation
- Scissor/Boom lifts
- Attentive to detail
- GPS systems
- Device configuration
- Installing equipment
- Forklift operations
- Crane operation/Rigging
Timeline
Service Technician
The Dock Experts
08.2025 - Current
Senior Panel Technician
Sidus Space
01.2025 - 08.2025
Integration Technician (Falcon Operations)
Space X
01.2023 - 11.2024
A&T Technician
United Launch Alliance LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
AIT Technician
OneWeb Satellites
01.2021 - 01.2022
Interiors Technician
Embraer Executive Jets
09.2020 - 01.2021
Landing Gear Technician
Professional Aircraft Accessories (PAA)
03.2018 - 08.2020
A&P Apprentice
Classic Aviation
06.2017 - 03.2018
Roofing Foreman
Reliable Roofing
11.2012 - 07.2017
High school diploma - undefined
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High