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- 1. JOE L. SANTIAGO 2556 S. Paddock Dr. Wasilla, Alaska 99654 (229)251-2452 JoeyLS1976@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/JoeyLS1976 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Aircraft Structural Maintenance/Low Observables Structural Maintenance (15 Years; F-16, A-10, C-130, HH-60, T-38, F/A- 22; Fighter, Rotary Wing, and Heavy Transport aircraft) Management/Supervisory and Training Certification Experience (15 years) F/A-22 Structures and Coatings Experience (4 Years) Integrated Maintenance Information Systems Proficient Microsoft Office Proficient Strong Interpersonal Skills Associates of Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aircraft Structural Repair FAA Airframe/Powerplant License [Projected June 15) Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (2011, Previously held Special Access Program Clearance, 2013-2015) United States Air Force, Various Locations; 2000-2015 Craftsman/Operations Supervisor; Low Observables Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska January 2011-Present (Full-time) 9696 Vandenberg Ave, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 Supervisor: Michael LaFarr, (907) 552-1414, may be contacted Craftsman/ Operations Supervisor; Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia Craftsman/Operations Supervisor; Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Journeyman; Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Osan Air Base, Apprentice; Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Managed/supervised/coordinated, and accomplished structural maintenance activities for fighter, rotary wing, heavy lift aircraft, and F-22 Signature Assessment
- 2. JOE L. SANTIAGO System coatings refurbishment, restorations, maintenance, overhaul and modifications Developed or implemented programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality of Low Observables systems platforms Modified equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency Interpreted technical instruction manuals, handbooks, engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams to perform aircraft structural repairs and coatings restorations Assembled prefabricated parts to form subassemblies. Assembled, installed, and connected parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps. Positioned and aligned subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points. Performed layout and marked reference points and locations for installation/insertion of parts or components and RAM strips using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments. Adjusted, repaired, reworked or replaced parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation. Utilized specialized equipment, chemicals, epoxy resins, adhesives and methods to perform advanced composite panel repairs, tubing repairs, remove and install Low Observables materials, corrosion preventative materials restoration and hardware replacement and installation Computed numbers, widths, and angles of cutting tools, micrometers, scales, and gauges, and adjust tools to produce specified cuts. Trained, coached, mentored and instructed apprentice/journeyman level team members on methods of aircraft structural repair, coatings removal and application, and damage evaluation and repair criteria in accordance with technical training manuals, repair manuals and handbooks Routinely coordinated with Field Service Representatives to identify and resolve potential issues with aircraft; composed Action Requests and Engineering Dispositions correct discrepancies and emergent anomalies Routinely utilized Integrated Maintenance Information Systems to enter, remove, and perform aircraft inspection, audit and maintenance actions; ensured Signature Assessment integrity and accuracy Routinely utilized Portable Maintenance Aids (PMA) to document, edit and enter inspection, audit and maintenance actions Routinely integrated with third party agencies/disciplines to direct and perform maintenance overhaul, and inspection activities related to Low Observables maintenance activities Routinely performed Stealth Assessments evaluations, inspections and metrics analysis; documented and proposed maintenance actions related to Radar Cross Section to sustain and improve stealth integrity and Low Observables Systems platforms Routinely utilized Microsoft Office products to compose workflow documents, administrative correspondence, and create Power Point products to facilitate
- 3. JOE L. SANTIAGO technical and administrative support functions NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Spearheaded and executed refurbishment of 51 F-16CJ aircraft crew boarding ladders; locally fabricated and installed replacement parts and hardware—saved Shaw Air Force Base $10,000 dollars in procurement costs—led to combined FY2002 Operational Readiness Inspection rating of “Outstanding” Instrumental in first ever field level tasking of specialized coating application developed by Lockheed Martin; meticulously prepared aircraft surfaces and applied unique “Pacer Gem” ultraviolet light reflective coating to F-16CJ aircraft—resulted in completion within 14 days versus 21 day tasking by Lockheed Martin, and only one out of five agencies to pass evaluation of coatings by ultraviolet light testing Spearheaded, designed and executed structural modifications for HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter for unique avionics/electronics upgrade; fabricated mounting plate, shelf, and installed wind speed sensor; enhanced real world mission capabilities for 12 rotary wing aircraft Reviewed and analyzed logistics requirements for, and established/organized satellite Consolidated Support section worth $4.7 million; facilitated stand alone capability for maintenance and refurbishments of F-22 aircraft Oversaw and executed 22 A-10C aircraft munitions systems exhaust modifications; fabricated and installed redesigned access panel vent; actions prevented corrosive gases and deposits from entering and accumulating on turbine engine propulsion systems ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL TRAINING/ EDUCATION Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics – Minor in Aviation Management (Projected June 2016) Community College of the Air Force Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology (2014) Basic Airframe Structures Repair, Apprentice/Journeyman (2000) Advanced Airframe Structures Repair, Craftsman (2005) Basic Low Observables Aircraft Structural Maintenance Repair (2014) Low Observables Structural Maintenance Assessors/Quality Control Course (2014) Advanced Low Observables Structural Maintenance Repair Course (2014) Previously award 7-skill level on multiple air frames (2004-2015) Integrated Maintenance Database Systems (2003) Integrated Maintenance Information Systems (2011) Operational Security Training (2014) Informational Security Training (2014) Homosexual Policy Training (2014) Free Exercise of Religion (2014)
- 4. JOE L. SANTIAGO Human Relations (2014) Professional and Unprofessional Relations (2014) Organizational Leadership Development Course (2013) Supervisor Development Course (2004) USAF Airman Leadership School (2004) USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy (2013)