Misty Briggs
Riverside
Summary
Aerospace professional with extensive experience in Aircraft Engine Maintenance, Hydraulic Testing, Mechanical Assembly, and Aerospace Composites. Holds two Associate of Science Degrees in Aeronautics and completed training in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Structures Technician III
Space Explorations Inc
Hawthorne
12.2023 - Current
- Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket components, using tooling, bonding, and fasteners, in accordance with established specifications. Tasks also include verifying the completion of work through detailed checks against engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards. Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware. Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc. Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of launch vehicles.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
General Atomics Aeronautical
Palmdale
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Assembly, Test, and Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and their systems. Perform and assist with installation and test of electro/ mechanical actuators, landing gear, fuel systems and avionics systems. Assembly responsibilities include but not limited to, cable routing, installation of engine support systems, and airframe related items. Operation of complex computer systems and equipment. Support engineering functions to troubleshoot faulty components. Work to maintain strict customer schedules and timelines to meet customer expectations.
Composite Technician II
General Atomics Aeronautical
Adelanto
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Hand Lay Up of Prepreg Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass Materials, Adhesives, Honeycomb Core, and similar materials, to produce various complex aircraft components in support of Advanced UAV development and production. Duties include but are not limited to, collaborating with engineering colleagues and associates, supporting the quality process by producing safe, high-quality parts, mixing of various resins and adhesives, following process specifications, documenting work and materials, using manufacturing planning, written instructions, and other applicable technical data to repair, fabricate and modify composite structures, performing tool preparation, debulk, final bag, and demold operations, maintaining a safe work environment, and applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles in the workplace.
Tool Maker/ Composite Technician II
AIP Aerospace/ Coast Composites
Santa Ana
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Produce advanced Invar and Composite tooling for the Aerospace Industry by collaborating with engineering colleagues, performing hand lay up of various prepreg composite materials, wet lay up of carbon fiber and fiberglass materials, following proper process specifications, interpretation and analysis of various aircraft drawings and manufacturing planning, mechanical assembly of hardware, performing grinding and sanding operations, performing tool preparation, debulk, final bag, and demold operations Maintaining a clean and safe work environment and applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles in the workplace.
Engineering Technician - A350 Business Unit
UTC Aerospace Systems
Riverside
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Provide technical support to the engineering/ R&D functions for the purpose of development and production of aircraft nacelle systems. Duties include collaborating with engineering colleagues, performing hand lay up of prepreg composite fiber materials and wet lay up operations, reading and interpreting engineering planning, drawings, & specifications and operating complex computerized laser systems to build and meet the quality performance schedule. Use various measuring devices and hand tools, performing tool preparation, debulk, final bag, and demold operations. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment and applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles in the workplace
Engineering Technician - A350 Business Unit
Goodrich Aerostructures Group
Riverside
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Collaborate with engineering colleagues and partners, to perform mechanical assembly of detailed parts and components, onto aircraft engine nacelle systems, supporting t quality processes and schedules to satisfy customer expectations, using precision assembly equipment, fixtures, using precision measuring devices, and various hand tools, reading and interpreting comprehensive technical specifications and drawings, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles in the workplace.
Hydraulic Test Technician
Pneudraulics Inc
Rancho Cucamonga
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Supporting engineering and R&D functions by collaborating with colleagues to produce quality, high performance hydraulic aircraft components to the aerospace industry. Duties included but not limited to, test, repair, assemble, and adjustment/ rework of newly manufactured hydraulically or electro-hydraulically operated aircraft components for defects and or deviations from proper operating specifications, utilizing precision measuring instruments, complex testing equipment, high pressure hydraulic testing equipment and following specifications outlined in component specific acceptance testing procedures. Performed analysis and interpretations of various aircraft drawings and schematics. Document testing results and other pertinent operating information. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, and support quality processes and schedules to satisfy customer expectations.
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force
11.1993 - 04.1997
- Working as a team ensuring that all planes’ engines of responsibility are in first-rate operational conditions. Duties include, Removal, Inspection, Troubleshoot, Repair and Overhaul of GE TF 39 High Bi- Pass Turbine Engines using detailed technical data, various hand tools, complex inspection equipment, Interpret and implement directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. reading and interpreting appropriate aircraft drawings & schematics, to provide safe and reliable aircraft to support the mission.
Education
Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program -
State of California
06.2023
Associate of Science Degree - Aeronautics (Powerplant), Aeronautics (Airframe)
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca05.2006
Aerospace Propulsion Technical Training -
Sheppard AFB, Tx04.1994
Skills
- Component assembly
- Quality assurance
- Fluid systems maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Engineering collaboration
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Structures Technician III
Space Explorations Inc
12.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
General Atomics Aeronautical
05.2022 - 12.2023
Composite Technician II
General Atomics Aeronautical
06.2015 - 05.2022
Tool Maker/ Composite Technician II
AIP Aerospace/ Coast Composites
05.2014 - 06.2015
Engineering Technician - A350 Business Unit
UTC Aerospace Systems
07.2012 - 11.2013
Engineering Technician - A350 Business Unit
Goodrich Aerostructures Group
10.2010 - 07.2012
Hydraulic Test Technician
Pneudraulics Inc
04.2007 - 07.2009
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force
11.1993 - 04.1997
Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program -
State of California
Associate of Science Degree - Aeronautics (Powerplant), Aeronautics (Airframe)
Chaffey College
Aerospace Propulsion Technical Training -
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