Julian St Germain
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Performance driven and safety oriented Aerospace/Automotive Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experience working in high stakes environments, including complex mechanical systems and spaceflight hardware. Places huge emphasis on safety such as FOD prevention, hazard identification, and tool control/tethering. Effective team player who excels in cross-functional team communicating alongside engineers, Quality/Safety specialist, technicians, and military personnel. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Strong desire to continue working with spaceflight hardware, while taking part in building a sustainable aerospace future.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Crew Rigging Technician
COMET/TOSC/NASA
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and constructed systems and structures to provide stable and safe work areas at various heights and angles around spaceflight hardware.
- Installed fall protection systems, ensuring workers were secure while working at heights.
- Rigged equipment and spaceflight components using cranes, hoist, slings, and chains.
- Collaborated with engineers and specialists to ensure work does not interfere with delicate components or systems.
- Coordinated safety briefings and hazard surveys.
- Followed OSHA guidelines, while also adhering to NASA's specific safety protocols for handling sensitive equipment.
- Worked in critical cleanroom environments while maintaining the specific level of cleanliness to minimize contamination and FOD.
- "Red Crew" trained for high risk procedures such as fueling operations, hazardous materials, mishandled flight hardware, or launch preparations.
- Contracted to multiple aerospace projects and companies, while conforming to their different standards and procedures.
- Stepped into a leadership role which covers logging labor hours and job numbers, performing walk-downs, making contacts, and prioritizing objectives.
KC-10 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
US Air Force
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Followed rigorous technical data to maintain quality assurance and safety.
- Interpreted diagrams and manuals such as wiring schematics, Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Fault Isolation, and Service Bulletins.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to maintain airworthiness.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms in accordance with aviation regulations.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including avionics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Prepared aircraft for major overhaul or modifications.
- Operated a range of Aerospace Ground Equipment, such as Ground Power Units, Air Conditioned Units, tow tractors, fueling & defueling systems, and test equipment.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control, FOD awareness, and prevention and safety at all times.
Automotive Refinish Technician
11:1 Automotive
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples on body surfaces.
Education
Aerospace Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2019
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2019
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School05-2019
Skills
- Servicing systems
- Safety Protocols and Compliance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Installing Equipment
- Rigging Expertise
- Tool & Equipment Proficiency
- Preventive Maintenance
- Surface Preparation and Sanding
- Strong communication
- Interpreting technical manuals
- Adaptability in High-Stakes Environments
- Critical FOD awareness prevention and control
Certification
- Fall Protection
- Tower climbing
- Forklift Operator (2k-20k)
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator
- Hardline Breathing Equipment
- Laser Operator
- Hearing Conservation
- Pendant Controlled Crane Operator
- Scissor Lift Operator
- Torque and Safety Wiring
- Crew Module Access
- JLG Operator
- Aerospace Ground Equipment
- Flight Control Systems
- EMF Radiation Training
- Airframe Inspections
Timeline
High Crew Rigging Technician
COMET/TOSC/NASA
01.2022 - Current
KC-10 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
US Air Force
10.2019 - 06.2021
Automotive Refinish Technician
11:1 Automotive
02.2015 - 10.2019
Aerospace Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
Eastern Florida State College
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
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