Joshua Vilches

Performs maintenance and inspections on company managed Bombardier Global Express XRS, 6000 and 7500. Performs maintenance support on transient European and U.S. registered aircraft. Assists in social media marketing and the application of FAA Repair Station Certificate.

Performs maintenance and inspections on Pilatus PC12 & 24, Learjet 31A, 35 & 45, and Gulfstream GV aircraft. Supervises maintenance projects on the Pilatus team of up to 8 personnel. Performs N registered aircraft records audits and conformity inspections, AD / SB compliance and overall airworthiness. Provides AOG support on transient U.S. registered aircraft. Assists with the exporting and importing of aircraft from the USA to Europe. Assists in social media marketing and employee recruitment efforts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maintained flight school’s fleet of single and twin-engine aircraft during college breaks. Duties included maintenance, sheet metal repair, and 100-hour inspections.

Worked part time constructing an all-composite version of a Cessna 207 called the Barr Six.

Modules 1 & 2 passed. Modules 3 - 12 in process.

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.