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Jared Lucci

Saint Cloud,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented Technician with 16 years overall experience in the industry, with extensive fabrication, welding, aerospace, and aviation expertise. I am a leader that is attentive to details and possess the ability to see and understand the big picture mission and drivers. I am accustomed to high tempo, high-stress environments, as well as, working with diverse groups of people. I enjoy challenges and difficult problem sets and seek out opportunities to improve and streamline work processes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Support Equip. Maintenance Tech

Blue Origin
Merritt Island, FL
01.2022 - Current

Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities. Using a wide array of mechanical knowledge to complete repairs and build of vast and everchanging tooling and equipment

  • Interpret blue prints, fabricates, and builds production support equipment to spec using a vast range of metal fabricating to and welding processes
  • Manage multiple projects, complying with different need by dates, maintaining 100% on time delivery
  • Works with engineers as a team, to build new tooling and equipment and trouble shoots, fine-tunes, and overhauls existing parts to meet production needs
  • Highly experienced with 5S, shop and tooling organization

Helicopter Flight Engineer and Supervisor

United States Air Force Reserve
Patrick Space Force Base, FL
01.2013 - Current

Aides the Pilots in aviating, navigating and communicating, inserting and extracting Special Operations team members and injured personnel, protects the aircraft and crew using mounted heavy machine guns, all while being the technical expert and troubleshooting aircraft emergencies in real-time.

  • Qualified and current Helicopter Flight Engineer with 900+ Flight hours to include 140+ Combat Flight hours
  • Flying Supervisor implements process improvement, identifies training requirements, executes upgrade skills training, and mitigates aircraft mishaps
  • Specialized in HH-60G Helicopter Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Mechanical systems, Turbine Engines, weapons and defensive systems, hoist operations, and insertions and extractions of team members for Combat Search and Rescue
  • Controls and manages all aircraft emergency procedures to include analysis and application of corrective actions
  • Computes aircraft weight and balance, critical aerodynamic performance data, takeoff, and landing parameters prior to and during flight
  • Leads and assists technicians in troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems and installation of avionics and flight Instrumentation
  • Supervises and leads aircraft cabin combat operations, manages all mission systems along with insertion, and extraction of ground forces

Composite Aerospace Fabricator

Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 01.2022

Composite layup and manufacture of AH-64 Apache Longbow helicopter radar system structure and F35 Lightning II 5th gen fighter jet EOTS (Electro Optical Targeting System)

  • Sole technician qualified to manufacture the complete Longbow radar structure, that adheres to strict Critical Safety Items specifications and audits
  • Collaborates with engineers as an integrated team, constantly tailoring and streamlining processes to deliver consistent and quality parts
  • Improved Longbow manufacturing process by removing, combining, and modifying steps, increasing production by 23% while maintaining a 100% success rate
  • Interprets engineering technical instructions, 3D models, drawings, including GD&T ASME Y14.5
  • Finishes all composite parts using pneumatic grinders, drills, jigs, hand, and precision calibrated tools

Metal and Material Fabricator Lead

Caterpillar Entertainment Service
Orlando, FL
11.2016 - 04.2020

Worked autonomously to design and fabricate special tooling and equipment that assisted technicians or provided protection for hardware in the field. Responsible for repairing and maintaining the companies fleet of tooling and equipment

  • Produced over 30 high profile projects before deadline and under budget for clients; Super Bowl 54, NASCAR, PGA Tour, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Country Thunder ahead of production schedule
  • Created CAD drawings, and technical documentation to ensure requirements were met for dimensions, clearances, material cohesion, and function of projects, prior to manufacturing
  • Implemented advanced manufacturing techniques of 3D printing including G-code for rapid prototyping to ensure practical application of CAD drawing
  • Talented Welder/Fabricator in processes of A/C and D/C TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), Plasma Cutting, and CNC Plasma table
  • Fabricated with an assortment of materials; ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites
  • Applied finishes and protective coatings to projects using Powder coating and Polyurethane, Lacquer, or Nyalic through HVLP spray application

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Seasoned technician with a passion for analysis, troubleshooting, and repairing of powertrain, mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems
  • Experienced in lathes, mills, drills, and saws for machining and metalworking
  • Respected fabricator and body-worker; hand-picked as oversight supervisor and instructor of Welding and Fabrication Training, CNC Rotary Engraving Systems, and Hazardous Material sections
  • Expert in automotive Direct Current electrical system diagnostics and repair
  • Recognized for special talents in collision/battle damage, auto body, paint, and fabrication of metal and composites.
  • Certified 20-ton forklift, over the road tractor-trailer, and military heavy equipment operator

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
07.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations

Community College of The Air Force
Patrick Space Force Base, FL
12.2021

Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Leadership Certification

Barnes Center For Enlisted Education
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
06.2021

Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education - Senior Leadership Certification

Patrick Center For Enlisted Education
Patrick Space Force Base, FL
07.2019

U.S. Air Force Technical School
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM
06.2014

U.S. Air Force Technical Training
McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
10.2011

Airman Leadership School - Junior Leadership Certification

Thomas B. McGuire Center For Enlisted Education
McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
04.2010

U.S. Air Force Technical Training
McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
03.2009

Certification

  • 10 years of leadership experience gained in the U.S. Military through formal education, supervision of a maintenance section and currently a flying supervisor
  • Wide range of expertise in the aerospace industry, from production and repair to flight operations
  • Exceptional mechanical aptitude, with 16+ years, experience interpreting engineering technical drawings, models, and instructions.
  • Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly using metals, composites, and plastics for industrial and aerospace applications
  • Vast array of precision calibrated tool expertise in aviation, automotive, and machining applications
  • Active U.S. Department of Defense clearance: Secret

Timeline

Production Support Equip. Maintenance Tech

Blue Origin
01.2022 - Current

Composite Aerospace Fabricator

Lockheed Martin
08.2020 - 01.2022

Metal and Material Fabricator Lead

Caterpillar Entertainment Service
11.2016 - 04.2020

Helicopter Flight Engineer and Supervisor

United States Air Force Reserve
01.2013 - Current

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
01.2006 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Trident University International

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations

Community College of The Air Force

Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Leadership Certification

Barnes Center For Enlisted Education

Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education - Senior Leadership Certification

Patrick Center For Enlisted Education

U.S. Air Force Technical School

U.S. Air Force Technical Training

Airman Leadership School - Junior Leadership Certification

Thomas B. McGuire Center For Enlisted Education

U.S. Air Force Technical Training
Jared Lucci