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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, Connecticut
01-2014

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