JUAN MENESES
Orlando
Summary
FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant Technician with 10+ years in commercial aviation maintenance, including line maintenance, hangar operations, and maintenance control. Proven ability to lead and coordinate crews in the safe, compliant, and timely repair and return to service of large transport category aircraft. Skilled at managing resources, regulatory relationships, and workflow planning in FAA-regulated Part 121 environments. Adept at building effective work relationships with crew chiefs, leads, union leadership, and regulatory agencies to meet operational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Controller
Spirit Airlines
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinate with supervisors, crew chiefs, and AMTs to ensure planned and unplanned maintenance is executed in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
- Manage deferral programs to maintain airworthiness of fleet; direct aircraft routing for scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance events.
- Oversee maintenance documentation to meet FAA, TSA, and internal quality standards.
- Provide operational guidance to line maintenance teams, ensuring efficient manpower and resource allocation.
Line Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Performed daily, weekly, and A-check maintenance on Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft.
- Executed RON, RIN, DMI, MWI inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective actions with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with flight crews, maintenance control, and supply chain to minimize AOG downtime.
A&P Technician / Sheet Metal Lead
PEMCO World Air Services
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Led and supervised crews in hangar-based heavy maintenance and modification of Airbus A319/A320/A321, Boeing 727, and 737 aircraft.
- Assigned work, instructed technicians, and ensured tasks met FAA, OEM, and company standards.
- Oversaw system repairs, troubleshooting, and installations (PTU, LGCIU, GFI, FTIS, cargo conversions, Wi-Fi installations).
- Maintained accurate maintenance records and signed off completed work per regulatory requirements.
Collections Quality Supervisor
Macy’s Credit and Customer Service
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Supervised quality assurance in collections operations; trained and coached staff to meet performance goals.
Education
A.S. - Mechanical Engineering
St. Petersburg College
12.2016
A.S. - Management
St. Petersburg College
12.2016
Aviation Maintenance
National Aviation Academy
12.2013
Aviation Maintenance Management Technologies
Hillsborough Community College
12.2012
Skills
- Aircraft Line Maintenance
- Hangar Operations
- FAA Compliance
- Repair & Return to Service
- Team Leadership
- Crew Chief/Lead Supervision
- Terminal Operations
- Maintenance Planning
- Workload Allocation
- Regulatory Liaison (FAA, TSA)
- Union Collaboration
- Safety Management Systems
- AOG Resolution
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Work order management
Certification
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate – Active
- OEM Systems & Safety Training (list if available)
- A320 Family (4-Week OEM)
Timeline
Maintenance Controller
Spirit Airlines
05.2021 - Current
Line Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
08.2016 - 05.2021
A&P Technician / Sheet Metal Lead
PEMCO World Air Services
08.2013 - 08.2016
Collections Quality Supervisor
Macy’s Credit and Customer Service
05.2009 - 08.2013
A.S. - Management
St. Petersburg College
Aviation Maintenance
National Aviation Academy
Aviation Maintenance Management Technologies
Hillsborough Community College
A.S. - Mechanical Engineering
St. Petersburg College