Cristian Alvarez
Summary
Experienced aviation professional with 5+ years in ramp operations, aircraft catering, and team leadership. Currently attending Aviation Maintenance Institute with FAA Airframe certification earned and Powerplant certification expected in December 2026. Committed to safety, reliability, and delivering high-quality aircraft maintenance support.
Overview
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1
Language
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Service
United Airlines
01.2022 - Current
- Efficiently load and unload various types of cargo, including passenger baggage, mail, food supplies, and commercial freight, into and out of the airplane’s cargo hold.
- Provide guidance to aircraft during taxiing, parking, and departure procedures, ensuring safe and timely operations.
- Ensure defective equipment is taken out of service until repaired by reporting to the maintenance team and supervisors.
Safety and Compliance Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to support on-time departures and maintain operational schedules.
- Communicated instructions clearly to team members, ensuring efficient execution of daily operational tasks.
- Coordinated logistics with multiple departments to streamline operations and minimize delays.
Transportation Driver
Gate Gourmet
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to support on-time departures and maintain operational schedules.
- Communicated instructions clearly to team members, ensuring efficient execution of daily operational tasks.
- Coordinated logistics with multiple departments to streamline operations and minimize delays.
Education
Airframe and Powerplant Program -
Aviation Maintenance Institute
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ12-2026
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory High School
Elizabeth, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- FAA Regulations Compliance
- Hand and Precision Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Ramp Operations
- Project Coordination
- Training and Mentoring
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety and Compliance Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
05.2024 - 05.2025
Ramp Service
United Airlines
01.2022 - Current
Transportation Driver
Gate Gourmet
01.2019 - 05.2024
Airframe and Powerplant Program -
Aviation Maintenance Institute
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory High School