Tom Heu
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Systems Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of day-to-day goals and big picture milestones and experienced in a multitude of aircraft systems. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the aviation field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Systems Technician
Virgin Galactic
Mojave, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Complete lower assembly piece parts to higher assembly installation on spaceship.
- Point-of-Contact for Rocket Launch Pylon.
- Fabrication of hydraulic lines, following engineering drawings.
- Teach new hire systems techs on best shop practice based on process specifications.
- Performed mods and repairs on Non Conforming Report of higher assembly parts.
Systems Technician
Stratolaunch LLC
Mojave, CA
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, landing gears, hydraulic lines, bleed-air ducts, and mechanical flight controls
- Performed bench and on aircraft electrical harness routing, strip and crimp pins, pinning connectors, and continuity checks.
- Heavily involved with Ops checks and testing of flight control surfaces with hydraulic mules.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flight line foreign object prevention walks
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and post flight requirements
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS
A/P Mechanic/Composite Fabricator
Scaled Composites LLC
Mojave, CA
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Completed product traceability, logs and production reports to accurately document extrusion-related activities
- Developed team communications and information for shop to engineer meetings
- Point-of-Contact for fuel sealing crew
- Mixed Pro Seal M1040/2044, Pro Seal ADV 175/276, Hysol 93/94, Hysol 93/96, and Magnolia 6398 thermoplastic materials with colored dyes accurately into extrusion machine to achieve desired result for products
- Fabrication of pre-preg carbon parts like: ribs, landing gear doors, sandwich core panels, etc. per drawing instructions.
- Perform repairs and mods to damage laminate parts on or off carrier aircraft.
- Very experience with drilling composite parts, and composite to metal stack-ups.
- Jigged and installed numerous skins, ribs, and angle brackets.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, CA03.2014
Skills
- Strong communication
- Advance print reading skills and layout skills
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Team management
- Ground Support equipment
- Basic machining skills on lathe and mill
- Trained on operating hydraulic pressure tester
- Trained on electro-chem etch methods
- Adaptability to new environments and shifting priorities
Certification
- Certified FAA Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Timeline
Manufacturing Systems Technician
Virgin Galactic
09.2021 - Current
Systems Technician
Stratolaunch LLC
10.2019 - 10.2020
A/P Mechanic/Composite Fabricator
Scaled Composites LLC
06.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Aviation
San Joaquin Valley College