Staff Sergeant Brendan M. Altman is an Avionics Craftsman for the F-35A Demonstration Team, 388th Maintenance Group, Hill
Air Force Base, Utah. Sergeant Altman entered the Air Force in June 2018 and has seven years of experience on the F-35A
Lightning II airframe. In addition to his maintenance expertise, he has served as a technical training instructor. In his current
role, he is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the advanced avionics suite to ensure mission success. Prior to his current
position, Sergeant Altman was an Avionics Fundamentals Instructor at Sheppard AFB, Texas.
EDUCATION
2018 Basic Military Training, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
2019 Advanced Fighter Aircraft Avionics Systems Course, Eglin AFB, Fla.
2022 Airman Leadership School, Luke AFB, Ariz.
2024 Associate of Applied Science, Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2018 – August 2018, Trainee, 320th Basic Military Training Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, Texas
2. October 2018 – February 2019, Student, 365th Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, Texas
3. February 2019 – May 2019, Student, 359th Training Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla.
4. May 2019 – September 2023, Advanced Fighter Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician, Luke AFB, Ariz.
5. September 2023 – September 2025, Avionics Fundamentals Instructor, Sheppard AFB, Texas
6. September 2025 – Present, Avionics Craftsman, F-35A Demonstration Team, Hill AFB, Utah
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic June 26, 2018
Airman First Class August 24, 2018
Senior Airman December 24, 2020
Staff Sergeant August 1, 2022
(Current as of March 2026)