Joshua Vilches
Bis 2020, Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, Airmax LLC
Montabaur, Deutschland
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In 2020, I moved to Germany permanently and am legally allowed to work here. I am enrolled in an EASA B1 course in Saarbrucken, however I have had my FAA Airframe and Powerplant license since the year 2000. I also have 18 years of experience working on all types of aircraft. Most of my experience has centered around corporate/private aviation performing routine and non-scheduled maintenance on both rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft from the likes of Sikorsky, Gulfstream and Bombardier. I have completed many type courses for the aircraft listed in my CV from Flight Safety and CAE as well as other professional development courses. I also have lots of experience on international and domestic flights in support of the aircraft I have been assigned to, in particular the Gulfstream GV and Bombardier Global Express. I am actively looking for an aircraft maintenance position in Germany with an established flight department or service center who operate and maintain corporate aircraft.
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Berufserfahrung von Joshua Vilches
Bis heute 2 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit März 2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Alliance GmbH
Provide maintenance support of company owned and aircraft and transient customer aircraft.
10 Monate, Okt. 2019 - Juli 2020
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Airmax LLC
Fleet: Bombardier Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Gulfstream G450, G550, G650, G280, Falcon 900. Exclusively used CAMP maintenance tracking for assigned Global 5000. Assigned aircraft was partially based in Chile. Traveled internationally to support aircraft in Chile to perform maintenance and upkeep. I am able to speak Spanish although I am not fluent. Provided flight line and AOG maintenance support for all company managed aircraft. Strong troubleshooting abilities. Available on short notice, 24/7.
2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Jan. 2017 - Okt. 2019
Solo Motorcycle Travel Around the World
Personal Goal
Began a solo, self supported motorcycle trip starting in the USA travelling Southward to the Patagonia region of South America. Afterwards, the motorcycle was shipped air freight to Spain for a European tour as well as backpacking trips to Egypt and Israel. In total, 33 countries have been visited, 30,000 miles (48,280km) were covered, 11 mechanical breakdowns, 2 car accidents and 1 very bad fall.
2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Okt. 2014 - Jan. 2017
Owner & Founder, sUAS Engineer & Pilot
CET Aviation
Manufactured, assembled, programmed and operated unmanned aircraft for a variety of commercial applications such as aerial video, photography and mapping. Integrated a full sensor suite for air data, GPS, and laser range finder on fixed wing and multirotor aircraft. Prepared, applied and was granted FAA Section 333 exemption in May of 2015. Received UAS pilot certificate under Part 107. Completed over 90 projects for real estate, short films, TV Commercials, music videos and autonomous mapping flights.
6 Jahre und 4 Monate, Okt. 2008 - Jan. 2015
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Ziff Brothers Investments (ZBI) Aviation Dept.
Supervisor for Global Express. Fleet: 2 Bombardier Global Express XRS, Gulfstream GIVsp, Challenger 605, Cessna Citation XLS+, Pilatus PC-12. Provide flight line and AOG maintenance support mainly to assigned aircraft. Strong troubleshooting abilities on all mechanical and electrical systems. Coordinate all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance. Invoice rectification and cost reduction when possible. Experience with online maintenance tracking programs. Manage contracts, budgeting, inventory and billing.
3 Jahre und 8 Monate, März 2005 - Okt. 2008
Lead Aircraft Technician
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Aviation Dept.
Fleet: 2 Gulfstream GV, 2 Sikorsky S-76C+. Served as Lead Technician, overseeing maintenance operations of up to 5 technicians per shift. Planned, coordinated, and executed maintenance support for the entire fleet of aircraft. Performed S76 annuals in house. Accompanied the fleet on international travel to developing countries as a Flight Tech, providing maintenance support and cabin duties.
2 Jahre und 3 Monate, Jan. 2003 - März 2005
Aircraft Technician
Bombardier Aerospace & Flexjet Service Center
Fleet: Challenger 604/ 300, Learjet 35A/40/45/60. Gained valuable experience in heavy aircraft maintenance and avionics systems. Traveled offsite to support aircraft that were AOG. Also maintained customer aircraft outside of the Flexjet fleet.
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Mai 2001 - Jan. 2003
Aircraft Technician
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Aviation Dept.
Fleet: Gulfstream GIVsp & GV’s, Hawker 800xp, Sikorsky C+ & B series helicopters. In 2002, secured a full-time role with this Fortune 500 Company’s corporate aviation department following a college internship. Gained invaluable experience providing maintenance across a highly diverse fleet of aircraft.
1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Mai 1999 - Dez. 2000
Aircraft Technician
Wagner Airways
Maintained flight school’s fleet of single and twin-engine aircraft during college breaks. Duties included maintenance, sheet metal repair, and 100-hour inspections.
1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Jan. 1998 - Apr. 1999
Composite Aircraft Builder
Barr Aircraft
Worked part time constructing an all-composite version of a Cessna 207 called the Barr Six.
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Bis heute 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit März 2021
EASA B1 Aircraft Maintenance course
Aviation Technical Training GmbH
Modules 1 & 2 passed. Modules 3 - 12 in process.
4 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 1998 - Dez. 2002
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Completed a Bachelor's of Science in the field of Aircraft Maintenance Technology. Satisfied two years of Airframe and Powerplant technical course study and two years of Avionics and Electrical course study. FAA Airframe and Powerplant License received in 1999.
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Englisch
Muttersprache
Spanisch
Gut
Deutsch
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