Jerry Santoro
Roy,UT
Summary
With a proven track record at Northrup Grumman, I excel in troubleshooting and optimizing performance, leveraging both technical acumen in electrical system rewiring and a collaborative spirit. My experience ensures safety and efficiency, enhancing team productivity by 30% through innovative solutions and effective vehicle inspections. Resourceful professional in automotive repair and maintenance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in diagnostic testing, electrical systems troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Composit Structures Mechanic 3
Northrup Grumman
Clearfield, Utah
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Hand layup of composit material for military aircraft
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Construction Supervisor
FS Enterprises
Flora Vista, NM
08.2010 - 11.2021
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Developed detailed estimates of labor costs based on project requirements.
- Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
Production Controller
US Goverment
Hill AFB, Utah
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Created reports on production performance for management review.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times in the production area.
- Worked with managers to plan and coordinate tasks
- trained new emlployees
- planned production schedules
Operations NCOIC
USAF Reserves
Hill Afb, Utah
04.2001 - 03.2006
- Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations.
- Served as primary liaison between unit leadership and other military units or organizations.
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish unit's mission.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters on operational requirements and objectives.
- Managed daily operations of a 50-person team, ensuring all personnel were properly trained and equipped to perform their duties.
- Carried out daily duties accuratly and efficiently
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF Reserves
Hill, UT
04.1996 - 03.2001
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior technicians when needed.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Adjusted engine controls to ensure optimal performance of the aircraft.
- Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.
- Installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, exhaust systems, and other components.
- Repaired damaged airframes and wing assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities for compliance with FAA regulations.
Aircraft Mechanic
Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis, MN
10.1989 - 01.1996
- Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
- Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks, and test stands.
- Collaborated with other technicians to diagnose complex malfunctions.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement modifications and updates to aircraft systems and components.
Aircraft Crew Chief
USAF
Hill Afb, Utah
04.1983 - 10.1989
- Documented all maintenance activities carried out on an aircraft following FAA guidelines.
- Oversaw quality control checks to ensure work met or exceeded company standards.
- Supervised maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Checked fuel tanks for leaks before refueling the aircrafts.
- Coordinated daily operations and task assignments for crew members to optimize productivity.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircrafts.
- Performed maintenance, inspection and repair of aircraft systems and components.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircraft to identify potential safety hazards or defects.
- Removed, disassembled, inspected, repaired and reinstalled parts and assemblies on aircrafts.
- Repaired damaged components by replacing defective parts with new ones as necessary.
- Inspected engines, landing gears, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other related components according to company policies and procedures.
- Supervised a team of junior technicians during repair works ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Maytag Aircraft
Hill Afb, Utah
06.1981 - 04.1983
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.
- Checked serviceability of brakes, tires, and other landing gear components prior to takeoff.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
Warehouse Manager
Nielsen Enterprises
Ogden , Utah
01.1977 - 01.1979
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
World Wide, Many Ststes And Coutries
08.1975 - 08.1976
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
- Applied corrosion preventive treatments during regular maintenance checks.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Adjusted engine controls to ensure optimal performance of the aircraft.
- Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.
- Installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, exhaust systems, and other components.
- Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
- Repaired damaged airframes and wing assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Checked serviceability of brakes, tires, and other landing gear components prior to takeoff.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities for compliance with FAA regulations.
Education
A And P Mechanic - FAA Aviation
Airline Ground School
Phoenix, AZ11-1976
High School Diploma -
Bonneville
Washington Terrace Utah08-1969
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Electrical system rewiring
- Servicing vehicles
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle test drives
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Composit Structures Mechanic 3
Northrup Grumman
07.2024 - 11.2025
Construction Supervisor
FS Enterprises
08.2010 - 11.2021
Production Controller
US Goverment
09.2006 - 08.2009
Operations NCOIC
USAF Reserves
04.2001 - 03.2006
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF Reserves
04.1996 - 03.2001
Aircraft Mechanic
Northwest Airlines
10.1989 - 01.1996
Aircraft Crew Chief
USAF
04.1983 - 10.1989
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Maytag Aircraft
06.1981 - 04.1983
Warehouse Manager
Nielsen Enterprises
01.1977 - 01.1979
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
08.1975 - 08.1976
A And P Mechanic - FAA Aviation
Airline Ground School
High School Diploma -
Bonneville