Jose Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States

Spacecraft Technician in support of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.

Palm Bay, Fl

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Contract with Boeing as a technician on the CST-100 (Starliner).

Embraer Executive Jets, Melbourne Fl

Wallops Island, Va

Rebuilding, installation and testing of launch pad ground servicing equipment at the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), VA. Servicing LN2, LOX, RP1 and gaseous helium systems.

Palm Bay, Fl

Automotive and Light Truck Service Technician. Diagnose and repair automotive systems to include HVAC, engine mechanical, engine management, advanced drivability, electrical and electronics. Currently certified as an ASE Master Technician. Also advise customers on repairs needed. Used vehicle buyer at auto auctions and vehicle transport to and from auctions.

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection and operation of Persistant Threat Detection System Aerostat. Performed launch and recovery operations and operation of MX-20 camera. Maintained mooring platform hydraulic and electrical systems. Duties included operation of JLG high lift and forklifts and ground power generators. Familiar with fiber optic networks and computer networks.

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, modification, inspection of various shuttle systems. To include: electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, hydraulic, fluid, pneumatic, pyrotechnic, hypergolic and cryogenic assemblies. Configure orbiter payload bay to mission requirements. Work in a clean room environment. Operate test equipment and use precision measuring tools. Work from drawings, blueprints,schematics, verbal instructions, diagrams and other technical written instructions. Follows safety procedures and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Uses and operates vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, man lifts, tugs, shop tools, etc. Creates and maintains logs, charts, documentation and records as required.

Currently lead mechanical technician for Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 Vehicle Mid-Body Shop.

Perform quality inspection duties to ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, work authorization documents, and operation procedures, as well as manufacturing and installation drawings. Interprets drawings, specifications, blueprints, schematic diagrams and sketches. Inspects the installation, modifications and hook-up of all types of electrical/electronic, electromechanical, hydro, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation, station/test equipment, hardware units and corresponding connections. Performed closeout inspections and identified non-conformances when necessary. Performed photographic documentation requirements in accordance with written procedures, policies and documents. Verified process inspections, non- conformance reporting dimensional measurement checks, corrosion pit mapping, and verification of various material cure requirements, adhesion testing and dry film lubricant inspections. Job duties involved non-destructive evaluation methods.

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, modification, inspection of various shuttle systems. To include: electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, hydraulic, fluid, pneumatic, pyrotechnic, hypergolic and cryogenic assemblies. Configure orbiter payload bay to mission requirements. Work in a clean room environment. Operate test equipment and use precision measuring tools. Work from drawings, blueprints,schematics, verbal instructions, diagrams, and other technical written instructions. Follows safety procedures and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Uses and operates vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, man lifts, tugs, shop tools, etc. Creates and maintains logs, charts, documentation and records as required.

Owner of mobile automobile repair business. Performed maintenance and repair on cars and light trucks to include engine diagnosis/repair, brakes, HVAC, manual and automatic transmission, drive train, and suspension.

Performs the assembly, disassembly, installation, maintenance, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, verification, checkout, and refurbishment of spacecraft, ground support equipment and associated hardware. Including such systems as: electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, hydraulic,fluid, pneumatic, pyrotechnical, hypergolic, and cryogenic assemblies, components and sub-components. Operates test equipment, optical alignment equipment, computer and peripheral systems, power systems, and various mechanical devices. Uses and operated vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, man lifts, tugs, shop tools, etc. Uses precision measuring equipment, layout tools and instruments. Works from drawings,schematics, verbal instructions, diagrams, equipment specifications, engineering instructions and vendor manuals.

Mechanical technician on Boeing 707-200 series aircraft in support of JSTARS program. Responsible for pre and post flight inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various aircraft systems.

A&P mechanic on Boeing 707 aircraft in support of Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) program. Performed pre-flight, post flight inspections and launch/recovery operations. Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various aircraft systems. Also performed structural modifications.

F-16A/B Crew Chief. Homestead AFB 31st TFW/ 308TFS.

Certificate, Commercial Driving

Certificate, Aerospace Technician

Certificate, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Certificate, F-16A/B Specialist Training

F-16A/B Field Training Detachment. Shaw AFB, SC. Specialized training for F-16A/B Crew Chief.

Education record

Education record

Certificate, Nasa Technical Training

Various NASA technical certification courses. Including Space Shuttle Orbiter Fuel Cell operation, hydraulic systems, orbiter structures.