Kyle Appell Email & Phone Number

Port Orange, Fl, Us

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Lead EGSE Launch Operations Technician • Led the successful integration, validation, and approval of over 200 spacecraft for launch into LEO.• Recognized as the leading authority in the transport, setup, utilization, and repair of EGSE. • Devised and customized EGSE equipment, and their procedures, to align precisely with the unique specifications of various launch vehicles.• Extensive experience in coordinating and executing launches using various launch vehicles, including the Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M, GSLV Mk III, and Falcon 9.• Successfully launched from prestigious space centers such as Vostochny Cosmodrome, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kennedy Space Center, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, and Vandenberg Space Force Base.• Fostered productive partnerships with esteemed launch providers, such as Arianespace, Glavkosmos, SpaceX, and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).Advanced Communication, Validation, and Test Technician• Skillfully configured and calibrated parabolic KA antennas to effectively track and establish communication with Eutelsat's LEO Satellite Constellation and Gen 2 test platform for systems testing.• Collaborated in conducting diverse demonstrations catering to the specific needs of telecoms, petroleum, military, space agency, and aviation clients.• Successfully executed upgrades on Phased Array Antennas, optimizing their functionality for seamless integration with Eutelsat's Satellite Constellation.

Daytona Beach, Florida Area

Flight Simulation Engineer • Oversaw the comprehensive upgrades and maintenance for a diverse fleet of flight simulators. Encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PC, networking, software, avionics, and visual systems.• Accumulated extensive flight experience, totaling hundreds of hours across level 1, 5, 6, and D simulators, featuring Cessna 172S, Diamond DA42-VI, and CRJ200 aircraft models.• Instrumental in providing comprehensive on-the-job (OJT) training to newly hired personnel, imparting knowledge and skills required for simulator upkeep and adherence to center procedures.• Lead or actively contributed to various center projects aimed at enhancing simulator capabilities or elevating the overall flight training experience. Visual Development Supervisor • Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the entire simulator fleet's virtual scenery databases, encompassing all aspects of creation and maintenance.

Spokane, Washington Area

• Led ramp crews in efficiently servicing, loading, and unloading a diverse range of aircraft, consistently meeting demanding deadlines.• Delivered comprehensive OJT training to newly recruited personnel, encompassing airport operations, rules, security protocols, daily inspections, aircraft usage, and safety procedures.• Executed additional airport operations, including aircraft pushback and lavatory servicing, among others, to ensure smooth and seamless operations.

Sandpoint, Idaho

• Diagnosed and resolved diverse computer hardware and software issues, employing proficient repair techniques across a wide range of machines.• Ensured the smooth operation of the company's internal network and meticulously managed the inventory to maintain optimal functionality.

128 Credits Towards A Bachelors Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: EcoCar 3, Ballroom and Social Dance

High School Diploma, Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: SkillsUSA, Academic Decathlon