CRISTIAN VILLANUEVA
Garfield
Summary
Results-driven Director of Maintenance with expertise in team leadership, aircraft troubleshooting, and maintenance scheduling. Proven track record in ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and optimizing aircraft availability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of maintenance for F900EX & F7X
Sky Free Management
Morristown
05.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and aviation industry standards.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to optimize aircraft availability and reduce downtime.
- Directed and planned scheduling of maintenance activities to ensure adherence to Part 91 FAA requirements.
- Maintained a comprehensive inventory of parts, tools, materials, and supplies used in aircraft maintenance operations.
- Participated in meetings with senior management concerning owner operational objectives.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
A&P AOG Mechanic
Premier Aircraft support
Morristown
10.2022 - Current
- Led a team of mechanics in performing complex troubleshooting tasks.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with flight operations to schedule timely aircraft availability.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers regarding parts availability and pricing challenges.
- Coordinated with other departments on projects involving multiple teams.
Lead A&P Mechanic
Velocity Maintenance Solutions
Teterboro
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw the maintenance of the hangar, shop equipment, and tools to ensure serviceability and operational readiness, including three AOG equip vans and the calibration of specialized tooling.
- Facilitate and maintain courteous relationships with vendors, representatives, and maintenance controllers to guarantee accomplishment of tasks.
- Mentored team of A&P mechanics for on-site and off-site maintenance tasks and responsibilities.
- Coordinate travel to domestic and international airports for effective AOG support.
AOG A&P mechanic
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp
Teterboro
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Execute AOG maintenance on all Falcon-model aircraft.
- Verify all work aligns with quality and manufacturer standards.
- Visit international and domestic locations to deliver AOG support.
- Engage with customers to provide updates on maintenance progress and findings.
Lead A&P Mechanic
Worldwide jet charter
Teterboro
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft, components, and related equipment according to manufacturers' specifications, GMM, company policy, and procedures.
- Coordinate, manage, and perform maintenance in Teterboro for a worldwide jet charter fleet utilizing models: Learjet 60, Challenger 601, Gulfstream G-IV, Global Express, and Hawker 850XP.
- Oversee time and expenditure during travel and off-site assignments.
- Document aircraft maintenance records and guarantee timely completion of all inspections.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant License - OCT 2017 -
Teterboro School of Aeronautics
Teterboro, NJ10-2017
Initial Maintenance Training - HAWKER 750/800XP/850XP/900XP
Global Jet
Phoenix, AZ04-2021
Maintenance Training, Engine Run, & Taxi - Falcon 900EX EASY, F900DX, F900LX
CAE
Morristown, NJ11-2022
Maintenance Training, Engine Run, & Taxi - FALCON 7X
FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL
Dallas, TX05-2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Director of maintenance for F900EX & F7X
Sky Free Management
05.2025 - Current
Lead A&P Mechanic
Velocity Maintenance Solutions
06.2023 - 12.2025
A&P AOG Mechanic
Premier Aircraft support
10.2022 - Current
AOG A&P mechanic
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp
04.2022 - 06.2023
Lead A&P Mechanic
Worldwide jet charter
01.2018 - 03.2022
Airframe And Powerplant License - OCT 2017 -
Teterboro School of Aeronautics
Initial Maintenance Training - HAWKER 750/800XP/850XP/900XP
Global Jet
Maintenance Training, Engine Run, & Taxi - Falcon 900EX EASY, F900DX, F900LX
CAE
Maintenance Training, Engine Run, & Taxi - FALCON 7X
FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL