Joshua Payne
About Joshua Payne
Joshua Payne is a Technical Designer II at BLUE ORIGIN with a diverse background in aerospace, railroads, automotive, and retail industries.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Joshua Payne currently holds the position of Technical Designer II at BLUE ORIGIN, where he has been working since 2021. His responsibilities in this role are situated in Kent, Washington, United States. His work at BLUE ORIGIN leverages his extensive experience in aerospace technology and avionics.
Previous Experience at Collins Aerospace
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Joshua Payne was a Lead Avionics Technician in the Weather Radar Department at Collins Aerospace. He served in this role from 2020 to 2021, focusing on sophisticated avionics systems and contributing significantly to the department's objectives.
Career at Honeywell and Aviation Technical Services
Joshua Payne worked as an R&O Technician Level 2 at Honeywell from 2019 to 2020 for 11 months. Prior to Honeywell, he gained experience as an Aerospace Apprentice 3 with Aviation Technical Services for 4 months in 2019. These roles honed his skills in repair and overhaul operations and aerospace technology.
Work History at Union Pacific Railroad and Ford Motor Company
Joshua Payne's diverse career includes working as a Train Crew (Conductor) at Union Pacific Railroad from 2017 to 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri, and as an Assembler at Ford Motor Company from 2015 to 2017. This experience contributed to his comprehensive understanding of machine operations and personnel management.
Educational Background
Joshua Payne earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City between 2011 and 2014. He also studied Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology at the USAF Air Command and Staff College, achieving a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance certification (C130J) from 2007 to 2008.
United States Air Force Service
From 2007 to 2011, Joshua Payne served as an Aerospace Maintenance Journeymen in the United States Air Force based in Jacksonville, Arkansas. This role provided him with foundational skills in aerospace maintenance and an understanding of military aviation standards.
Retail and Early Career
Joshua Payne's earlier career included a position as Assistant Manager at Footlocker.com / Eastbay from 2011 to 2014 in Independence, Missouri, and as a Sales Representative at OfficeMax in 2007. These roles enhanced his skills in customer service and commerce.