RAFAEL A. SANTIAGO-CRUZ
***** **** ****. #**** ● San Antonio, TX 78230 ● 813-***-**** ● *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity utilizing extensive experience in Customer service, Administrative Assisting and Aviation Industry.
SUMMARY
Eleven years of Aviation Management, Operations and Maintenance experience
Highly organized and Flexible
Seven years Customer Service experience
Proficient in Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Power Point, and Excel
Strong leadership skills
Fluent in Spanish
EDUCATION
HALLMARK COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS, San Antonio, TX 2012
A.S. Power Plant Technology / A.S. Airframe Technology
INTER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 1999
B.S. Aviation Management Science.
EXPERIENCE
MILLION AIR, 8901 Wetmore Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78216
Line Service Technician: 2012-2013
Directing aircraft on and off flight lines
Operating support power units
Greeting passengers and assisting with their luggage
Fueling aircraft
Forklift Operator
Customer Service
FLIGHT TIME BUSINESS JETS, 8901 Wetmore Rd., Suite 315, San Antonio, Texas 78216
Administrative Assistant Internship: 2012-March-April
Provided administrative support to Directors in every day functions.
Organized and maintained aircraft maintenance logs
Assisted with marketing of Aircraft Charter, Management and Sales.
Performed data entry of flight logs.
AEROTEK (Kelly Aviation Center Lockheed-Martin Affiliate), 10010 San Pedro Ave, Ste 830 San Antonio TX, 78216
Jet-Engine Mechanic: 2008-2009
Two- Level Maintenance
Performed Q.E.C. (Quick Engine Change)
Aircraft maintenance: C-5 (TF39 Engines) and KC-10A (CF6-50 Engines)
Assembly and disassembly of jet engine components
Safety driver in transportation of TF-39 and CF-6 engines to test cell
Operated over head cranes and hoists
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, 203 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78245
Sales Associate-Hardware and Tool Departments: 2007-2008
Customer Service
Assume responsibility for Department functions
Cut glass, plastics, and chains
Provided purchase assistance and kept shelves stocked
Cashier
AMERICAN EAGLE (AMR), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), Carolina, PR 00979
Ramp Clerk: 1998-2001
Directed aircraft on and off flight lines
Operated support power units and aircraft cargo doors
Prepared passenger cabins for flights
Loaded the Aircraft with cargo and passenger luggage
Greeted passengers and assisted with their carry-ons
CARIBE AVIATION, Isla-Grande Airport (SIG), San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Assistant Manager/ Sales and Services: 1995-1997
Customer Service
Managed flight schedules and arranged appointments
Resolved aircraft discrepancies with maintenance personnel
Basic Bookkeeping
Responsible for student and customer flight account records
Answered telephone lines and directed calls
Oficina Estatal de Preservacion Historica (Museo del Indio), Calle San Jose, San Juan Antiguo, PR 00901
Office Clerk/Messenger: 1991-1994
Performed general office clerical work
Copied, sorted and filed records
Delivered documents and ran errands
Operated photocopiers and blueprint copiers
Kept inventory of office supplies
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY, Honorably Discharged
ADAN, Naval air Crewman/ Jet Engine Mechanic/ Sailor: 2002-2006
Aircraft maintenance: MH-53 (T64-GE-419Engines)
Plane Captain and flight duties
Supervised work groups in aircraft servicing
Directed Aircraft ground moves (Aircraft Tow Director)
Conducted Pre-flight, serviced systems in-flight and completed post flights inspections
Operated ground support power unit equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
FAA Private Pilot Certificate 2007
FAA Certified Power-plant Mechanic, Expected 2013
FAA Certified Airframe Mechanic Expected 2013
Flight time: 150 hours in Cessna 150, 152, 172, and American General AG-5B Tiger