Jack L Applegate Email & Phone Number

Loxahatchee Groves, FL, US

Los Angeles, California, US

Inspector of RL10 and RL10C-X rocket engines for assembly and test. RS-25 rocket engine component assembly.

Tampa, Florida, US

• Contract to Allegiant Air. Line maintenance on A319 & A320 aircraft. Weekly and service checks, clear MEL and AOG discrepancies for on-time aircraft departure. Rig flight controls, troubleshooting, routine, and.

Dallas, TX, US

• Contract to NASA. As a Mechanical, Electrical, and Rocket Engine Technician, built satellites, boosters, and rockets.
• Use of engineer drawings and Operations Process Management Software (Solumina, Maximo) to complete the testing, maintenance, and repair of systems in preparation for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
• Perform SCAPE (Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble) for maintenance and fueling of spacecraft.
• Cleanroom assembly of satellite electronics and wiring.
• Installation and removal of interior access platforms for maintenance and inspection of SLS rocket.

Birmingham, GB

• RII Inspector overseeing and verifying the complete installation of ViaSat and GoGo WIFI systems using blueprints and engineering orders on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines B737, A319, A320, and Air Canada B767.
• Maintained grounded 737 MAX aircraft.
• A-check inspections on Atlas Cargo 747, and 777 aircraft.
• Verified structural modifications and electrical systems alterations on all aircraft. Completed incoming inspections and release of aircraft for RTS (Return To Service).
• Main cabin reconfiguration and ISPS (In Seat Power System) install on SkyWest CRJ 700 aircraft. FAR 145 and 121.

Falls Church, VA, US

• Served as RII Inspector of USAF B707 Joint STARS and UK AWACS aircraft.
• Inspected final assembly, in-process installations, removal, and replacement of major structural assemblies using aircraft blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Verified measurements and aircraft testing procedures using precision instruments. Trained new hires on processes and procedures. Documented findings, report errors, and completed audits when necessary.
• Worked with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for flight-critical items. Performed Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) conformity inspections.
• Participated actively in Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA) and Process Improvement Team (PIT). An ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9110 facility. FAR 145.

Oak Brook, Illinois, US

Contract to Piper Aircraft. Rigged flight controls, set cable tensions, installed components, drilled and riveted closeout panels for final assembly production line of Mirage, Meridian, Malibu, and other Piper aircraft using aircraft blueprints. FAR 21 and 23.

Tampa, Florida, US

• Pemco (Tampa, FL): Completed structural, mechanical, major, and minor modifications/ alterations on B737 aircraft. Fabricated and installed structural components and hydraulic lines required to complete the conversion.
• AAR (Oklahoma City, OK): Alaska Airlines B737 heavy C checks. Installed, removed, and replaced components, flight controls, bushings, engines, and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). FAR 145.

Melbourne, Florida, US

• Served as principle inspector for all aircraft inspection items. Completed scheduled, unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections on Beechjet 400, Hawker 800, and King Air C90. FAR 135.
• On-call Aircraft On Ground (AOG) maintenance and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) procedures on United Air Express CRJ 200 and 700 in service aircraft operations at Melbourne International Airport (MLB). FAR 121.

• Contract to Midair. Inspected B747 ETOPS aircraft in process and final assembly of structures, avionics, A&P mechanics work, engines, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), modifications, Strut Improvement Program (SIP) mods.
• Use of aircraft blueprints, engineering orders, and engineering drawings for parts manufacturing and modifications.
• Generated and submitted FAA form 337 for structural major repair and alterations.
• Verified aircraft testing and weighing procedures.
• Gave assistance, guidance, and supervision when needed. Generated non-routines from inspection findings and audited paperwork. FAR 91 and transitioned to FAR 145.

• Contract to Pemco. Supervised up to 25 personnel leading and managing.
• Performed routine and non-routine checks, inspections, repairs, service bulletins, sheet metal, engine changes, troubleshooting, flight control removal, replacement, and rigging, C and D checks on United Airlines B757.

Performed troubleshooting, line, AOG, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, MEL procedures, heavy phase inspections, engine changes, engine runs- high power and taxi, removal, installation and rigging of major aircraft components and repair of aircraft structures on the following: Flexjet, Citation Air, other fractional and private jets. King Air B200.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Performed troubleshooting, line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, MEL procedures, heavy phase inspections, engine changes, engine runs- high power and taxi, removal, installation and rigging of major aircraft components and repair of aircraft structures on the following aircraft: King Air B200, Beechjet 400A, Hawker 800XP, Citation 500 thru 680.

Norfolk, VA, US

Performed phase inspection, repairs, cabin re-configuration (re-rigs) for passenger seating and cargo, tire changes, corrosion prevention, removal and installation of structural and hydraulic parts on DC9, C9B and B737-700 aircraft. Utilized all support equipment related to aircraft.

Washington, DC, US

Received Letter of Commendation for outstanding performance from Admiral of the fleet while working as Line Division Supervisor. Supervised thirteen personnel in performing rapid response troubleshooting and support of twelve aircraft during high tempo round the clock operations. As Training Petty Officer was in charge of training and qualifying new.

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