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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, CA
03.2014

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
Tom Heu