My past experience over the last 35 years in the Paint & Body repair business and Solid Rocket Booster Program with United Space Alliance, Has lead me to make a decision to open and operate my own Business here in the Trinity ,al area. I'm currently working with the local dealerships in the Decatur area for accounts.so far the response has been good.

Martin Wayne HicksEmail: Hoppy2705@hughes.netSummaryExpert in the coatings application and setup process on steel and aluminum Hardware components and major structure’s for Manned space flight and non-flight hardware. Includes Aluminum conversion application process for program critical flight hardware under NASA’s shuttle contract for the past 23 years. Knowledgeable in urethane foam spray setup and spray process includes test panel setup and test procedures. Knowledge in the setup and spray process procedures for thermal protection system. Motivated in safety and environmental related issues. Experience as an overhead crane and heavy equipment operator for program critical flight and non- flight hardware. Possess the ability to setup and operate manual milling, lathe machines, tooling and machine shop equipment. Knowledge in the process and setup for vacuum bagging operation as well as oven cure procedures. Knowledge of preparing and bonding sample coupons for flatwise tensile testing and adhesion testing of sealants, cork, and coatings on metallic and non- metallic surfaces.AccomplishmentsWorked post flight hardware anomalies with a materials and engineering group to resolve anomalies with corrosion, coatings, sealants and thermal protection system on the SRB hardware.

lCAR Certified Autobody Technician @ Pontiac,Ford Dearleship. Responsibllities included setup Frame machine and repair work on major wrecked cars and pickups.provided written estimates for major insurance companies and walkin customers.11 years working for independent body shop's as a combination Paint & Body Repair Technician. experienced in foreign and domestic car repairs.