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William Wooten

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Experienced aviation and aerospace technician, 12 years of aircraft maintenance including major alterations and repairs including FAA A&P, IA Certification. Also experience working in aerospace, Integration, testing, launching and production of various rockets .

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor of Launch Operations

Blue Origin
Van Horn, TX
07.2020 - 03.2024

• Managed team of professionals.
• Served as mentor to junior team members.
• Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, meet assigned schedule and reduce costs.
• Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
• Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances. .
• Planned and laid out work to meet daily assigned schedule requirements.
• Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.

  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Facilitated training programs to improve employee skillsets.
  • Ensured all safety policies were complied with.

Integration Engineer Mechanical III

Blue Origin
Van Horn, TX
05.2016 - 06.2020

Responsibilities:

  • Perform fabrication, installation, and checkout of Xeex Test Facility tubing, valves, hydraulic system, fire suppression system and run lines.
  • Performed offloads of LN2, LHe, LNG and LOX.
  • Worked with high pressure system, GN2, GHe and hydraulic systems.
  • BE4 Test article integration and checkout.
  • Perform facility systems inspections.
  • Operation of test facility and ground support equipment.
  • Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests.
  • Perform scheduled inspections on Facility assets.
  • Interact and work with Test/Design Engineers every day.
  • Safely working with hazardous chemicals, cryogenics, and high-pressure systems.
  • Ability to work on a team or as an individual contributor.
  • Conducts operations at elevated Heights.

Senior Principle Mechanic

Orbital ATK
Wallops Island, VA
07.2014 - 04.2016
  • Performed drilling operations for the new thrust frame for the new RD 181 Engines.
  • Performed drilling operations on the new thrust frame to mount electronic boxes and hardware etc.
  • Performed all 220T bridge crane operations
  • Installed all tubing , harnesses, etc
  • Leak checked and tested all flight hardware prior to launch
  • Integrated, tested and launched the Antares rocket

Production Technician

ULA
Decatur, AL
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Assisted with testing for quality control and corrections.
  • Installation of all major components such as RD 180 engines, aft skirt, mating of LOX tank to Hydrogen tank.
  • installed and routing of all electrical harnesses
  • Drilled precision holes for raceway covers, electrical boxes etc
  • Performed all operations for the build up of the final assembly of the Atlas V Rocket

Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Air Scan Inc
Titusville, FL
12.2005 - 01.2012

Primary Duties:

  • Taxi and run up aircraft (Cessna 337's, 303, Piper Chieftains, Panther.
  • Perform 50/IOO Hour and Annual Inspections at required intervals on all fleet aircraft
  • Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Perform additional functions which may be assigned from time to time
  • Assure completeness of all assign work documents and records and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area

Launch Service Mechanic

Lockheed Martin
Cape Canaveral AFS, FL
10.1989 - 08.2005
  • Maintained all launch pad systems such as ( LOX, LH2, LHe, hydrazine, N2O4, GN2, GHe.
  • Performed pre and post launch operations.
  • Performed vaccuum checks, R&R valves etc
  • Installed umbilical lines,( electrical and fuel )

A&P Mechanic

Melbourne Aviation
Melbourne, FL
09.1988 - 09.1989

Primary Duties:

  • Taxi and run up aircraft ( of customer aircraft, 150s,152s,172s, 182s, Mooneys, Barons, GA aircraft etc )
  • Perform 50/IOO Hour and Annual Inspections at required intervals on all fleet aircraft
  • Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Perform additional functions which may be assigned from time to time
  • Assure completeness of all assign work documents and records and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area

A&P Mechanic

FlightSafety
Vero Beach, FL
04.1988 - 09.1988

Primary Duties:

  • Taxi and run up aircraft (SENECAS, AZTECS, SEMINOLES, TOMAHAWKS)
  • Perform 50/IOO Hour and Annual Inspections at required intervals on all fleet aircraft
  • Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Perform additional functions which may be assigned from time to time
  • Assure completeness of all assign work documents and records and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

USAF
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.1985 - 04.1988
  • A-10 Crew Chief / Aero Repair
  • Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
  • Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
  • Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
  • Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
  • Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
  • Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.

Education

FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Bakers School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN
03-2010

A&P Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Kings School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN
09-1988

Skills

  • Experience with Vehicle Launch systems
  • Experience working with Cryogenics ie, Liquid oxygen, Hydrogen, Liquid natural gas, etc
  • Experienced with high pressure systems, GHe, GN2, hydraulic systems etc
  • Able to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc
  • Experience operating aerial lifts, scissor lifts and any vehicles used for at height maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Received the Lockheed Gold Medallion award for the mating of the first composite boosters to the Titan V
  • Received a award from Lockheed Martin for the repairs for the GHPU's for the Titan V
  • Two Liftoff awards from Blue Origin for operational excellence

Timeline

Supervisor of Launch Operations

Blue Origin
07.2020 - 03.2024

Integration Engineer Mechanical III

Blue Origin
05.2016 - 06.2020

Senior Principle Mechanic

Orbital ATK
07.2014 - 04.2016

Production Technician

ULA
02.2012 - 06.2014

Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Air Scan Inc
12.2005 - 01.2012

Launch Service Mechanic

Lockheed Martin
10.1989 - 08.2005

A&P Mechanic

Melbourne Aviation
09.1988 - 09.1989

A&P Mechanic

FlightSafety
04.1988 - 09.1988

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

USAF
01.1985 - 04.1988

FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Bakers School of Aeronautics

A&P Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Kings School of Aeronautics
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