Scott Vance
About Scott Vance
Scott Vance is an Engines Valve Integration Engineer at Blue Origin with over 30 years of experience in heavy-duty equipment repair, aviation maintenance, and aerospace.
Title
Scott Vance is an Engines Valve Integration Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, Assembly Technician at Rocket Lab USA, and Quality Inspector at SpaceX.
Company
Scott Vance currently works at three prominent aerospace companies: BLUE ORIGIN, Rocket Lab USA, and SpaceX. At BLUE ORIGIN, he specializes in Engines Valve Integration. At Rocket Lab USA, he serves as an Assembly Technician, and at SpaceX, he fulfills the role of Quality Inspector.
Education and Expertise
Scott Vance studied Aviation Maintenance Technician at Crimson Technical College in Inglewood, CA, earning an Airframe and Powerplant License. He also studied Agricultural Business Management and heavy-duty equipment repair at Shasta College, Redding, CA, and Computerized Business Information Systems and Management Skills at Southern California Institute of Technology, Anaheim, CA. With more than 30 years of combined experience, he has extensive expertise in heavy-duty equipment repair, aviation maintenance, and aerospace.
Background
Scott Vance has a diverse professional background that includes roles such as Aviation Maintenance Technician at American Eagle Airlines, Dealer and Corporate Support Analyst at Mazda Motors North American Operations, and Propulsion Technician focusing on Draco Thruster at SpaceX. He has extensive experience in technical and customer service support for the automotive industry and has taught postsecondary and vocational education. Scott is a licensed Airframe & Powerplant Technician and a private pilot with a strong understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Achievements
Scott Vance has contributed significantly to aerospace and automotive fields. At BLUE ORIGIN, he assembles the Rutherford engine, including turbopumps and valve assemblies, and collaborates with design and manufacturing engineers to streamline processes. He has a history of maintaining production quality standards and meeting schedules while providing feedback for production and design improvements. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, proficiency in the MS Office Suite, and a dedication to improving manufacturing processes.