Carlos Santiago
Killeen,US
Summary
Motivated Avionics Technician and Electrical Maintainer with over 11 years of experience. A proficient and committed technician who understands the importance of aviation maintenance and the team behind it. Efficient in working independently or as a member of a team and experienced in leading personnel through various tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician
Airbus Helicopters
Columbus, MS
12.2025 - Current
- Modification and update of the Lighting system for the H125, H145 and H155 helicopters.
- Building wiring harnesses IAW modification drawings.
- Routing and terminating wire harnesses for various systems of the aircraft.
Avionics Technician
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
Waco, Texas
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Removed and replaced wire harnesses on C-5 aircraft, adhering to military and aerospace electrical standards.
- Assembled new wire harnesses, including performing splices, installing terminal lugs, and terminating pins to connectors.
- Interpreted wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings to ensure proper routing and system compatibility.
- Conducted quality checks and collaborated with QA and engineering teams to verify functionality and compliance post-installation.
Avionics Technician
Flightstar Aviation Services
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Troubleshooting and correctly diagnosing 100% of deficiencies for Boeing 737 aircraft.
- Completing operational check of the Pitot-Static, Emergency Oxygen and Multi-Function Display systems.
- Performing inspection for passenger seat emergency lights after removal and replacement of In-Seat Power Supply units.
Avionics and Electrical Maintainer
Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc.
Seongnam, South Korea
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed various periodical inspections utilizing test equipment, multimeter, and calibration tools.
- Provided support in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for unit UH-60M aircraft.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosing for Radar Signal Detecting, Laser Signal Detecting, Blade De-Icing, and Pitot-Static systems.
Avionics Technician
DynCorp International
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Completed APR-39 (V2) and Generator Feeder Fault Modification Work Orders of AH-64D aircraft.
- Performed inspections of APR-39 and APR-39 (V2) systems.
- Assembled and installed multiple wire harnesses on aircraft.
Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised maintenance of 7 UH-60L, 15 HH-60M, and 12 CH-47F.
- Provided leadership to a department of 20 personnel.
- Provided safety monitoring for several team building events resulting in no safety incidents.
Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained and developed a maintenance department of 28 personnel.
- Supervised maintenance of 23 UH-60A/L and 12 CH-47F aircraft.
- Performed aircraft recovery for 5 UH-60A/L.
- Responsible for over $200,000 of highly sensitive tools and equipment over a 1-year period resulting in 0% loss.
Avionics and Electrical Maintainer
U.S. Army
Fort Drum, New York
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Troubleshot and correctly diagnosed 100% of deficiencies from 30 UH-60M aircraft.
- Accomplished 200 maintenance hours contributing to a 92.6% Operational Readiness Rate on 3 UH-60M aircraft and the safe movement of 786 passengers in Southeast Turkey over the course of 6 months.
- Performed wiring repairs and system inspections in extreme cold weather environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult Continuing Education Center
Waterbury, Connecticut01-2014
Skills
- Avionics, Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Aircraft Maintenance, System Inspection, Training, Safety Management, Team Building, Technical Documentation
Certification
- AVIATION LOGISTICS - Aviation Logistics School - 2014
- CH-47F MY CAAS II 9.2.2 DIFFERENCES AVIONICS COURSE - Camp Humphreys - 2018
- GENERAL RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATOR LICENSE - FCC - 2019
LANGUAGES
English (Native), Spanish (Native).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY CLEARANCE - Secret Clearance (Active)
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Airbus Helicopters
12.2025 - Current
Avionics Technician
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
02.2024 - 09.2025
Avionics Technician
Flightstar Aviation Services
10.2023 - 01.2024
Avionics and Electrical Maintainer
Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2021
Avionics Technician
DynCorp International
06.2020 - 03.2021
Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
06.2019 - 04.2020
Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
06.2018 - 06.2019
Avionics and Electrical Maintainer
U.S. Army
12.2014 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Adult Continuing Education Center