Paul Peabody has over 30 years of experience as an aerospace technician and lead technician preparing vehicles for space flight. He directs teams of technicians and ensures work meets quality and safety standards. Peabody also collaborates across departments to improve systems and processes. He is highly motivated and works well independently and as part of a team.

1. Paul A. Peabody
Titusville, FL• paul.a.peabody@aol.com • (321) 268-3007
Aerospace Technician with extensive experience in preparing vehicles for space flight, performing mechanical
repair, preventative maintenance, pre- and post-flight servicing, and inspections. Oversees and directs work of other
technicians resolving technical issues using established procedures and guidelines. Collaborates with engineering,
planning, quality, and customers to improve the performance and reliability of related systems and processes. Work
consistently results in outstanding safety and reliability. Highly motivated individual takes initiative to get job done
right meeting mission objectives and schedule. Works well independently and effectively as a team member. Areas
of strength include:
• Electrical Connector Mate
• Fluid Line Heater Installation
• Hypergolic QD Installation
• Scissor Lift Operator
• Aft Component Move Director
• SCBA/SAR Breathing
• Orbiter Safety Assessment
• Torque/Safety Wiring
• Troubleshooting
• Respirator Certified
• Installation of Dynatubes
• Lockout/Tag Out (LOTO)
• Hypergolic Technician
• Confined Space
• Maxima/Solumina
• Scissor Lift Operator
• Hoist Operator
• Fall Protection
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTO ZONE, Titusville, FL 2015 – Present
Sales Associate /Technician
• Proficiently operated and interpreted automotive diagnostic equipment and test equipment to pinpoint
mechanical failures and root cause of performance problems.
• Recommended reliable products and equipment to resolve customer automotive problems.
• Installed small components such as batteries and wiper blades ensuring safe, proper installation.
• Discreetly advise customers on practical, cost-effective solutions helping them to find a reliable, safe fix
while staying in their budgets.
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE (Lockheed Martin/Boeing), Kennedy Space Center, FL 1984 –2013
Lead Aerospace Technician
• Directed, oversaw and trained a team of up to 12 technicians. Assigned tasks ensuring work performance
met established quality and safety procedures.
• Participated in scheduling meetings involving nearly 50 people from engineering, planning, flow
management, safety and quality control to align resources with schedule requirements.
• Trained new hires in all aspects of job requirements which ensured quality production and safe work
environment.
• Maintained Space Shuttle systems to include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pyrotechnical, hypergolic
and cryogenic assemblies, complex components and sub-components, including ground support equipment.
This ensured mission readiness and safe flight.
• Collaborated with USA and NASA Engineering to improve the performance, quality, and reliability of
mechanical systems and components.

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• Proficiently used and interpreted drawings, schematics, diagrams, equipment specifications, engineering
instructions, test procedures, vendor manuals, standard and process specifications and verbal instructions to
troubleshoot and repair systems, equipment and components.
• As a Safety Technician, maintained hazardous area controls by verifying area breathing zones were
acceptable using various types of safety control meters.
• Assured compliance with maintenance instructions, drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements
while adhering to all applicable safety regulations.
• Participated in the safe and successful performance of Main Propulsion System 17” LO2 feed-line removal
and replacement on the Space Shuttle Discovery.
• Selected to participate in Emergency Training Response Technician School.
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Kennedy Space Center, FL 1982 – 1984
Mechanical Technician
• Maintained Space Shuttle systems including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pyrotechnical, hypergolic and
cryogenic assemblies, complex components and sub-components including ground support equipment.
• Worked from drawings, schematics, verbal (audible) instructions, diagrams, equipment specifications,
engineering instructions, documents, test procedures, vendor manuals, standard and process specifications, and
other technical written instructions.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aircraft Mechanic, Air Security Transport, Titusville, FL
Aircraft Mechanic, Ti-Co Flight, Titusville, FL
Aircraft Mechanic, Merritt Island Air Service, Merritt Island, FL
Aircraft Mechanic, Air Sunshine/ Air Florida, Key West, FL
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Airframe and Power Plant License (# 3493769) A&P Certification - Florida Institute of Technology
General Studies, Brevard Community College, Titusville, FL
Graduated with Honors, Key West High School, Key West, FL
• PLC’s for Non-Programmers
• Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician
• ASQ Quality Manual
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• Emergency Training Response
Technician
AWARDS & HONORS
Earned Team Effort Quest Award for outstanding performance
Awarded Center Launch Director’s Pass giving unlimited family access to launch facility for accomplished
role in processing Space Shuttle Atlantis after its final flight to ISS
Received Space Flight Awareness Team Award in 2012 for removal of reusable Space Launch System flight
components that had an estimated value of $90 million
Honored with Technical Achievement Award along with team and 12 other technicians and engineers for
outstanding performance

3. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Assistant Coach, Indian River City Little League, Titusville, FL – 5 years
Volunteer, VALIANT AIR COMMAND, Space Coast Regional Airport, FL – 2 years