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ABOUT ME

Projects that go higher, faster, or further have always interested me as task's worth pursuing. 

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The position of Integration Production Manager always seems to end up as one of my many tasks on projects.

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I believe every engineer/designer should have some hands on experience, in the field they work in, in order to guide a team through difficult projects. It is a critical balance between practical experience and theory. 

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My Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering is from C.S.U.N. and completed in spring 2007.

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Worked at B.A.E. Systems on the JSF Cat-Bird

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Worked at XCOR Aerospace with liquid rocket engines.

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Work for Sage Cheshire Aerospace on many of projects such as Red Bull Stratos as Capsule Crew Chief.

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Work for A2ZFX Inc. on projects such as Hum Rider and Super Strong Meter Maid.

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Work for ParaWells Solutions, consulting on fire fighter training equipment and structures.

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Owner of Flying W Aerospace, consulting on projects such as Heaven Sent and HackRod,

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Experienced in 3d Scanning, reverse engineering softwares, CAD, CAM, CNC, Composites, Tooling, Sheet Metal, Welding, Lathe, Mill, Shear, Plumbing, Wiring Harness's, Circuit Boards, 

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Component and System Testing in Hypobaric Chambers. Life support system design and testing. Stratospheric Balloon launch, flight, and recovery un-manned as well as manned testing (eight flights to date).

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Respect is not given but earned through effort and experience.

HIGHER, FASTER, FURTHER!                                        jon@parawells.com

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