Justin Pugesek
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Safety and Quality.
Eight years of combined aerospace experience have instilled an adherence to these core objectives that I use to ensure the best outcome of any job. With my experience spanning some of the oldest aircraft in the USAF fleet to the newest, most complex space vehicles in the world, there is no doubt in my mind, no job too unfamiliar to learn. I believe I would be an excellent fit with any team on any airframe/vehicle, doing any job required.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integration Technician (3) SuperHeavy Booster FI
SpaceX
Brownsville, Texas
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Launch Processing - 'refurb' - final integration for flights 3-9.
- Launch Tower ops - coordinating with flight controllers to rectify last minute FAA changes/discrepancies.
- Work with design and reliability engineering on a regular basis to ensure proper fitup/inspection/installation of flight critical hardware.
- Part allocation and storage.
- Authorized Oversight buyoff for inspection/rework
- Avionics Repair and test buyoff
- Engine install instructor
- Structural Verification inspection buyoff
- 'Bronto' Extended Boom operator - 150-300ft.
- Epoxy sealant inspection - RTV210/230a
- Vehicle Controller (Started)
- Extensive use of hand tools to include calibrated and measurement devices
- Daily use of cranes/booms/platforms to include jib hoist, overhead crane
- Pressure panel operation and system flow diagnostics - up to 70 bar.
Avionics Test and Repair Technician
Tucson Aeroservice Center
Marana, Arizona
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Repair and installation of avionics equipment onboard private aircraft (prop and jet) - cessna, beechcraft, learjet, custom.
- Perform various operational checkouts for customers requiring annual and periodic maintenance - Mode S/ADSB transponder, Barometric Altimeter, GPS, Autopilot, V/UHF radios.
- Wire Harness fabrication and routing/installation.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues with limited wiring information.
- Fabrication of flight display panels to incorporate newly installed navigation and communication systems.
- Repair/modify solder/crimp type connectors.
- Use of ground test equipment to ensure proper function of installed components.
Integration and Test Technician (2) SHB
SpaceX
Brownsville, Texas
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked through the first two iterations of Super Heavy Booster.
- Structural component installation.
- 5S guidelines.
- Worked through the first few WO's on maintenance documentation and provided constant feedback on creating a more streamlined service.
- Use of scissor lifts, ladders and booms.
- Pressure Panel operation.
Comm/Nav Integration and Repair Technician
USAF
Tucson, AZ
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Identify, troubleshoot and repair onboard communications and navigation systems on EC-130H Aircraft.
- Build and Maintain wire harnessing/connectors - circular, RF BNC/TNC, SCSI.
- Wire harness, circuit breaker repair under tight timelines and safety adherence.
- Viability checkouts of installed comm/nav/ components to include - V/UHF, GPS, SATCOM, MDS/JTRS, CARA, ETCAS, L16 etc.
- Coordinated with flight crews/tower personnel to ensure deadlines were met and systems operated nominally.
- Transport and secure T/S communication H/SW - operated as a unit CRO for two years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids05-2015
Skills
- Safety/Quality inspection
- Qualified Instructor
- Familiarity with hand tools including calibrated/measurement devices
- Engine installation
- Wire Harness fabrication, installation and routing
- Epoxy application
- Sensitive component installation
- Structural component inspection/fab/install
- Electrical systems troubleshooting
- Mechanical systems troubleshooting
- Part allocation
- ESD awareness and packaging requirements
- Use of heavy machinery, to include cranes and lifts
- Rigging, transport of suspended loads
Accomplishments
- Authorized Oversight within 8 months of hiring
- Avionics Harness repair and test
- Hands on flights 3-9, with first hands on the first recovered super heavy booster
- Promotion from level 1 tech to level 3 (TAS) within 3 months of hiring
- Outstanding Unit medal
- Expeditionary Forces Afghanistan medal
Certification
- FCC License
- Secret Clearance (Expires January 2026)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Integration Technician (3) SuperHeavy Booster FI
SpaceX
02.2024 - 07.2025
Avionics Test and Repair Technician
Tucson Aeroservice Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Integration and Test Technician (2) SHB
SpaceX
11.2021 - 07.2022
Comm/Nav Integration and Repair Technician
USAF
09.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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