Dominic D'Apice
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Credentials
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Airframe-Powerplant License
FAA
Experience
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Textron Systems
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Technical Writer
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Apr 2009 - Present
Successfully validated and verified over 1,500 technical publication work packages for the RQ-7B Shadow and MQ-1C Grey Eagle UASs. Lead technical writer on EW (Electronic Warfare) projects: CCMCS, JSECST, and A2PATS. Maintains technical documentation for COMSEC, RADAR, Compass Call, Electronic Countermeasures (ECMs), and RF Communications. Developed prototype technical manuals for the M5 Ripsaw and RS2-H4 Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs) and the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). Provided detailed peer-reviews and edits all technical documents for grammar and composition. Subject matter expert developed: test and inspection procedures, troubleshooting and repair procedures, operational checks, network configuration procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) lists. Successfully led two technical writing teams to the certification of the Shadow and Grey Eagle technical manuals during their Logistics Demonstration events. Ensured all contract deliverables conform to DoD technical publication specifications: MIL-HDBK-523, MIL-HDBK-1222F, MIL-STD-40051-1A(2A), MIL-HDBK-38784B, MIL-PRF-6309G. Responsible for the development and upkeep of hard copy manuals and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS). Proficient with XML Arbortext Editor, Microsoft Word, Visio, and Power Point. Routinely used technical content from design documents, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), acceptance test procedures, illustrations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Worked closely with stakeholders (engineers, technicians, and aviation flight crew) to provide accurate and detailed technical procedures. Interfaced with logistics engineers and project management as needed to ensure overall project success.
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Johnson Controls
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Ireland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Application Engineer
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2007 - 2008
Created technical documents for the Pentagon's Energy Management and Control systems: schematics, technical flow diagrams, operation procedures, and bill of materials. Created all technical documents using MS Visio and Excel. Created technical documents for the Pentagon's Energy Management and Control systems: schematics, technical flow diagrams, operation procedures, and bill of materials. Created all technical documents using MS Visio and Excel.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Electrician/Flight Engineer
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1987 - 2007
Aircraft Electrician: Performed maintenance and upkeep for all avionics and aircraft electrical systems. Managed over 30 aircraft electricians performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. C130 Flight Engineer: Ensured the safety and operation for all C130 aircraft systems in-flight and during ground procedures. Conducted aircraft pre-flight, post-flight, and functional check flights. Prepared aircraft performance data and weight and balance information for takeoff, landing, and in-flight operations.
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Education
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2017 - 2020
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science - MS, Management -
2015 - 2017
University of Maryland University College
Graduate Certificate, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management -
1997 - 2002
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
BS Aeronautics, Aviation, Business Administration
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