Jim Palowski
Northglenn,Colorado
Summary
Military veteran pursuing a position as a spacecraft technician that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant - HIMARS Section Chief
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA - Japan
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Operated and maintained the M142 HIMARS, executing precision fire missions and ensuring mission readiness through thorough diagnostics and maintenance.
- Provided counseling and mentorship to Marines, addressing personal and professional development to enhance performance, morale, and unit cohesion. Guided individuals through challenges, offering support and resources to promote career progression and personal growth.
- Dedicated to developing junior personnel by training them to assume greater responsibilities, ensuring continuity of leadership and readiness to fill my role.
- Trained and mentored personnel in both formal settings and informal, hands-on environments, adapting instruction methods to ensure comprehensive understanding and skill proficiency.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communications to facilitate efficient mission execution across units.
Ground Service Agent
Menzies Aviation
Denver, Colorado
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Load and unload customer’s baggage, including live cargo on and off aircraft.
- Lead aircraft to parking spots with proper aircraft marshaling procedures on the flight line while maintaining visual and vocal communication with aircraft pilot.
- Enforces safety and security protocols, ensuring compliance with FAA, TSA, and company regulations.
- Adhere to strict timelines to ensure on-time performance.
- Became Lead Ramp Agent for a more leadership position and taking on more responsibilities.
Intern Web Developer
Seattle Against Slavery
Seattle, Washington
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked on Front-End development of projects while utilizing React and Angular programming languages with the Gatsby.js framework.
- Collaborated in an Agile team environment while attending scrum meetings to draw together the team's goals.
- Utilized the Visual Studio Team Services software to maintain our projects to deliver our own services.
Assistant Route Coordinator
InMotion Delivery
Kent, Washington
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Safely and effectively performed 2700 to 3000 monthly home deliveries within 3 separate regions in Washington State.
- Worked and communicated directly with the delivery teams, service technicians, route coordinators, account managers, and individual customers.
- Conducted detailed analysis of delivery schedules, implementing adjustments that improved overall efficiency and on-time performance for a fleet of up to 15 vehicles.
Education
A.A.S - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Broomfield, CO03.2027
Coding Certificate - undefined
Epicodus
Seattle, WA09.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA02.2017
Skills
- FAA forms and records
- Precise measuring instruments
- Fundamentals of nondestructive testing
- Vernier calipers, micrometers, depth gauge
- Blueprint and schematic drawings
- Close tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking
- Trimming, fitting, tapping, riveting
- Weight & balance calculations
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Wire diagram reading
Accomplishments
- Fuel injection systems
- Carburetor inspection and repair
- Magnetos/electrical systems
- Disassemble/reassemble engine
- Perform 100 powerplant inspection
- Engine overhaul
Certification
- Airframe inspection and maintenance Brake system inspection
- Removed, inspected, reinstalled & rigged left aileron Riveting
- Sheet metal fabrication and repair Pneumatics
- Composite construction/repair Rigging
Summary of Qualifications
- 3 years of experience revolving M142 HIMARS.
- Punctual, Collaborative, Solutionist
- Security Clearance
- Spoken languages English and Spanish
- Ability to work under high stress situations
Awards
Navy Achievement Medal, United States Marine Corps, Date Awarded: September 6th 2024
Timeline
Sergeant - HIMARS Section Chief
United States Marine Corps
05.2021 - 08.2025
Ground Service Agent
Menzies Aviation
03.2019 - 10.2020
Intern Web Developer
Seattle Against Slavery
09.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Route Coordinator
InMotion Delivery
05.2015 - 09.2017
Coding Certificate - undefined
Epicodus
High School Diploma - undefined
Penn Foster
A.A.S - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology