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

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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

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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)

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 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)