CHARLES COPE
ATHENS
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional and U.S. Air Force veteran with 9 years of experience across multiple technical disciplines. Proven leader with a track record of supervising high-performing technician teams, driving production efficiency, and delivering quality results in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Skilled at identifying process improvements, enforcing workmanship standards, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and test teams to protect schedule and product integrity. Combines deep technical expertise with the leadership and accountability needed to effectively manage people, workflow, and production operations at the shift level.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician- Assembly & Integration Lead
Blue Origin
12.2022 - Current
- Manage workflow and prioritize task across a team of technicians
- Monitor and tracks parts through the production lifecycle
- Ensures Calibrated items are accounted for and kept up to date
- Collaborate with Managers and Engineers to work through problems
- Expert go to technician for Assembly in BE7 Turbo pumps, BE4, and BE3U Combustion Devices
Electronic Test Technician
Lockheed Martin
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized a variety of diagnostic and test equipment to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems
- Performed Electrical checkouts on Hypersonic Missiles and Glide Bodies.
- Worked with Explosives and followed Explosive safety standards
- Analyzed Wire diagrams to troubleshoot faults
- Followed engineering documents and analyzed Blueprints
- Electrical checkouts of Hypersonic missile body and Glide Body
Aircraft Armament Systems Backshop
US Air Force
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted complex disassembly, repair, and assembly of Aircraft Weapon systems
- Followed complex work instructions to complete assigned work
- Led 4 members on a daily basis conducting scheduled maintenance on Aircraft Gun Systems
- Performed Weapon system electrical and Mechanical checkouts
- Diagnosed faults and developed plans of action
- Performed duties in compliance with Applicable standards and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
Aircraft Armament Crew Member
US Air Force
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted flight line inspections, repairs, and replacement of aircraft weapon systems
- Conducted Nuclear and conventional munition loading on to combat aircraft in a high tempo high stress enviroment
- Performed Electrical and Mechanical checkouts on Aircraft
- Participated in NATO nuclear strike evaluations
- Worked in teams
Education
High School Diploma -
Springville High School
Springville, AL05-2017
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Safety culture
- Production Oversight
- Precision Measurements
- Using Hand tools and Power tools
- PPE
- Cross functional collaboration
DETAILS
- Athens, AL
- United States
- 2055773826
- Jccope86@yahoo.com
Timeline
Technician- Assembly & Integration Lead
Blue Origin
12.2022 - Current
Electronic Test Technician
Lockheed Martin
08.2022 - 12.2022
Aircraft Armament Systems Backshop
US Air Force
02.2020 - 08.2022
Aircraft Armament Crew Member
US Air Force
08.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Springville High School