Charles A. Post III
Van Horn
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing specialist and aerospace vehicle maintenance technician with extensive experience in fabricating and assembling intricate aerospace mechanical systems and products. Expertise in advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, gel coat, and fiber optic cables. Committed to prioritizing customer needs while delivering top-quality products in fast-paced environments, adhering strictly to established processes, policies, and regulations. Dedicated to achieving first-pass quality and performance standards while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integration Engineer Level II
Blue Origin New Shepard Operations and Maintenance
01.2023 - Current
- Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) Certified as of July 14th, 2025.
- Certified in Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620 as of July 14, 2025.
- Proficient in precision hole drilling using various hand and power tools.
- Assisted the Test engineer team with procedures, testing, and pre/post-launch operations and launch and recovery roles. (Basic Booster Operator Qualified).
- Performed maintenance, inspections and Safety Critical Tasks involving the launch vehicle to ensure safe operation.
- Qualified in multiple launch and recovery roles including: tower, lower deck, and Crew Capsule Recovery.
- Qualified in multiple safety critical tasks such as CC-PM mate, Drogue Cutter refurbishment, connect umbilical’s, etc.
- ATF Basic Explosives Handling certified.
- Assisted the Kent production team with the production of Crew Capsule 3 as well as PM5.
Assembly Mechanic
Boeing Training Systems
St. Louis, MO
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in assembly of various training systems (simulators) for different military aircraft programs. i.e. Apache helicopter, F-15, T-7, etc.
- Able to use approved standards to proficiently read drawings to facilitate the build and assembly of different components used in aerospace vehicle simulator assembly.
- Built various electrical harnesses according to engineering specs.
- Worked closely with management, engineering and planning to correct and revise drawings and work orders according to approved processes.
- Installed whole simulator assemblies with a team of 5 to meet government/customer needs, and schedule.
Fabrication Specialist
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility/The Boeing Company
New Orleans, LA
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Efficiently used software to read work instructions and Engineering drawings to build Artemis space vehicle, specifically electrical work.
- Quality checked work orders to prevent potential misinformation and/or miscommunication.
- Bench build wire harnesses per design drawing to ensure critical dimension measurements are met.
- Constructed wire harnesses from specifications to installation on space vehicle.
- Proficient at mixing and applying adhesives for the install of clickbonds and wire bonding “scrim cloth”.
Fabrication Specialist B
Chipton Ross Inc./Boeing Interiors Responsibility Center
Ladson, SC
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Fabricated assembled, installed, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, operating mechanisms, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical, parts and assemblies.
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings and wire diagrams to build Boeing 787 interior components from start to finish. Inspected carbon fiber panels and all components for assembly.
- Used hand held precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gages and scales.
- Handled, examined and cleaned fiber optic cables/terminals as well as install them in accordance with required specifications.
Education
Arclabs Welding School
03.2019
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Wando High School
05.2012
Skills
- Knowledge and experienced in assembly and installation of aerospace vehicle components
- Aerospace maintenance and launch roles/Manufacturing Technician Specialist/Aerospace manufacturingand maintenance/Boat manufacturing
- Knowledge in structural bonding and bond prep
- Knowledge in hydraulic systems
- Proficient in systems testing and diagnostics
Certification
IPC and Space Applications Electronic Hardware
Addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620
Timeline
Integration Engineer Level II
Blue Origin New Shepard Operations and Maintenance
01.2023 - Current
Assembly Mechanic
Boeing Training Systems
09.2021 - 12.2022
Fabrication Specialist
NASA Michoud Assembly Facility/The Boeing Company
12.2020 - 09.2021
Fabrication Specialist B
Chipton Ross Inc./Boeing Interiors Responsibility Center
03.2019 - 11.2020
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Wando High School
Arclabs Welding School