Julian St Germain
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Performance driven and detail oriented Aerospace/Automotive technician with hands on leadership experience in spaceflight hardware processing, aircraft maintenance, and high-stake environments. Proven ability to work alongside engineers, quality/safety specialist, and military personnel in cross-functional teams. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of FOD prevention, identification, and tool control in both cleanroom and flight-line environments. Seeking to continue contributing to cutting edge aerospace programs where precision and safety are mission critical.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Rigging Technician
Amentum/COMET
Kennedy Space Center, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Rigged equipment and spaceflight components using cranes, hoists, slings, and chains.
- Installed fall protection systems, ensuring workers were secure while working at heights.
- Mounted instrumentation and data acquisition hardware to flight and ground support systems.
- Maintained cleanroom protocols and FOD prevention standards in flight-critical environments.
- "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.
- Performed hands-on integration of hardware throughout all phases of processing and launch operations.
- Designed and constructed scaffolds and systems to provide stable and safe work areas at various heights and angles around spaceflight hardware.
- Serve as a lead technician, overseeing labor tracking and prioritization, conducting walk-downs, and maintaining communication with project contacts.
KC-10 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
US Air Force
McGuire AFB, NJ
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Applied technical data and quality assurance standards to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Interpreted diagrams and manuals such as wiring schematics, Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Fault Isolations, and Service Bulletins.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to maintain airworthiness.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including avionics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms in accordance with aviation regulations.
- Prepared aircraft for major overhaul or modifications.
- Operated a range of Aerospace Ground Equipment, such as Ground Power Units, pneumatic carts, 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
Titusville, FL
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
High School Diploma -
Space Coast JR/SR High School
Cocoa, FL05-2019
Skills
- Servicing Systems
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Installing Equipment
- Rigging and Material Handling
- Aircraft systems troubleshooting
- Tool & Equipment Proficiency
- Surface Preparation and Sanding
- Leadership and Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Adaptability in High-Stakes Environments
- Critical FOD awareness prevention and control
Certification
- Fall Protection
- Torque and Safety Wiring
- SCAPE
- 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
- Crew Module Access
- JLG Operator
- Aerospace Ground Equipment
- Flight Control Systems
- EMF Radiation Training
- Airframe Inspections
Timeline
Aerospace Rigging Technician
Amentum/COMET
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
High School Diploma -
Space Coast JR/SR High School