STAFF SERGEANT BACILIO GODINEZ
Staff Sergeant Bacilio Godinez is a Low Observable Structural Aircraft Maintainer for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration team, based out of the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The mission of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration team is to showcase the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter, the F-35A Lightning II, as well as highlight the history of the Air Force’s service through heritage formation flights. SSgt Godinez is responsible for any F-35A scheduled maintenance and inspections and ensuring its safe flight and performance during the airshow season.
Sergeant Godinez entered the U.S. Air Force in June, 2013. He has background and experience on F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Hill Air Force Base is his third assignment.
EDUCATION:
2019 Airman Leadership School, Edwards AFB
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. August 2013 – December 2013, Student, NAS Pensacola.
2. December 2013 – December 2016, F-22 Low Observable Structural Aircraft Journeyman, Hickam AFB, H
3. December 2016 – April 2019, F-35 Low Observable Structural Aircraft Craftsman, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards AFB CA
4. April 2019– January 2024, F-35 Low Observable Structural Aircraft Craftsman, 388 Maintenance Squadron , Hill AFB, UT
5. January 2024 – Present , F-35 Low Observable Structural Aircraft Craftsman, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team Hill AFB, UT