Technical Sergeant Jonathan Billie is the United States Air Force's F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, Team Chief, based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. As the aerial demonstration team chief, he is responsible for representing Air Combat Command, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense at more than 20 air shows annually. He leads the 10-member enlisted F-22 Demonstration Team and oversees all maintenance actions performed on the Lockheed Martin $143M demo aircraft. By doing so, he ensures the demonstration pilot is equipped with a safe, reliable, and effective F-22 Raptor to execute his aerial maneuvers for more than 10 million spectators around the world each year.
TSgt Billie was born in Washington, D.C., and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1999. On 27 December 2000, he enlisted into the United States Air Force. He has held various positions within the aircraft maintenance career field culminating with his most recent position as the F-22A Demonstration Team, Team Chief. He has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
EDUCATION
Enrolled: Associates of Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, VA
ASSIGNMENTS
2001 - 2005: F-15C/D Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, Elmendorf AFB, AK
2005 - 2006: F-15C/D/E Inspection Section Journeyman, Nellis AFB, NV
2006 - 2009: F-15E Dedicated Crew Chief, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
2009 - 2010: F-16C 8th Fighter Wing Flagship Dedicated Crew Chief, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
2010 - 2011: F-22A 1st Operations Group Flagship Dedicated Crew Chief, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
2012 - 2013: F-22A Flightline Expediter, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
2014 - Present: Team Chief, F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit with four Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
NATO Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic: 27 Dec 2000
Airman 1st Class: 9 Feb 2001
Senior Airman (Below the Zone): 9 Dec 2002
Staff Sergeant: 1 Nov 2005
Technical Sergeant: 1 Nov 2011