VETERAN OWNED

Aircraft Maintainer is a U.S. Air Force veteran-owned and operated company that offers accelerated aviation prep courses to military members and civilian counterparts. We aim to provide the best career and self-marketability opportunities for our active duty and civilian aviation professionals. It is our mission to help you successfully transition to a civilian career, or level up your marketability. We also give back to our veteran community through fundraising, donations, and networking.

We currently provide courses for military members anywhere in the WORLD!

We truly give a damn about only 4 things:

OUR VETERANS

LEADERSHIP

MENTORSHIP

BREATHING

VETERAN OWNED

Aircraft Maintainer is a U.S. Air Force veteran-owned and operated company that offers accelerated aviation prep courses to military members and civilian counterparts. We aim to provide the best career and self-marketability opportunities for our active duty and civilian aviation professionals. It is our mission to help you successfully transition to a civilian career, or level up your marketability. We also give back to our veteran community through fundraising, donations, and networking.

We currently provide courses for military members anywhere in the WORLD!

We truly give a damn about only 4 things:

OUR VETERANS

LEADERSHIP

MENTORSHIP

BREATHING

VETERAN OWNED

Aircraft Maintainer is a U.S. Air Force veteran-owned and operated company that offers accelerated aviation prep courses to military members and civilian counterparts. We aim to provide the best career and self-marketability opportunities for our active duty and civilian aviation professionals. It is our mission to help you successfully transition to a civilian career, or level up your marketability. We also give back to our veteran community through fundraising, donations, and networking.

We currently provide courses for military members anywhere in the WORLD!

We truly give a damn about only 4 things:

OUR VETERANS

LEADERSHIP

MENTORSHIP

BREATHING

MEET OUR TEAM

We are a veteran owned and operated company who understand your busy way of life. Eventually your military career comes to an end with little setup or thought for transitioning. We care & want you to get paid what you deserve, therefore we exist to provide you valuable, industry-approved certifications that validate your experience. Whether you need your hand held or a swift kick in the ass, we get you exactly what you need.

LEAD, MENTOR & INSPIRE

ARTURO

FOUNDER & CEO

Hi, I’m Art De la fuente and if you are like me, you probably worry more about your family, friends, and community than yourself. I’ve always placed a high value on helping others – it’s one of the primary reasons why I started Aircraft Maintainer credentialing agency in the first place. I am retired from active duty Air Force, I have 20 years of experience working in the aviation field, and over 12 of those years leading and managing teams of aircraft maintainers overseeing multiple aviation projects. Even though a lot of folks in my position would be focused on retirement, I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. That’s because, even as my career in the military just came to a close, my commitment to the Air Force community remains strong. I see every recruit, and every active duty service member, as part of my larger Air Force family. My mission is to Lead, Mentor and Inspire you to be your best self. I will ensure Active duty members and veterans utilize their benefits with little to zero cost out of pocket to get certifications that prove your experience so you can transition easier.

NILES

executive vp

Niles joined the Air Force as an F-16 Crew chief, upon promotion to Staff Sergeant, he entered the Air Force Recruiting Service, where he finished out his enlistment. Once leaving military service, he continued his education in aviation fabrication. His efforts secured degrees in Civil Aviation Maintenance, Orthotic & Prosthetic device technologies, and Graphic Design. While attending school Niles provided executive level security for high-net-worth clients in the Pacific Northwest.Niles is a true engineer and fabricator who has done everything from inventing & constructing complex prosthetics, to hand building one of a kind million-dollar wooden boats for CEOs and celebrities.He currently lives in Northern Idaho with his Wife and 4 Children.His mission is simple,Maintain the Maintainers!

ACE

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Ace Curtis is the only civilian on the team. She was raised in Northern California, and attended Humboldt State University, where she graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Business Administration with a Management Concentration. She has traveled the United States extensively, visiting over 40 National Parks and has even worked as a rugged Jeep Tour Guide in Sedona, Arizona. She loves spending time with her husband and 2 dogs, adventuring into nature as much as possible. 

MEET OUR TEAM

We are a veteran owned and operated company who understand your busy way of life. Eventually your military career comes to an end with little setup or thought for transitioning. We care & want you to get paid what you deserve, therefore we exist to provide you valuable, industry-approved certifications that validate your experience. Whether you need your hand held or a swift kick in the ass, we get you exactly what you need.

LEAD, MENTOR & INSPIRE

ARTURO

FOUNDER & CEO

Hi, I’m Art De la fuente and if you are like me, you probably worry more about your family, friends, and community than yourself. I’ve always placed a high value on helping others – it’s one of the primary reasons why I started Aircraft Maintainer credentialing agency in the first place. I am retired from active duty Air Force, I have 20 years of experience working in the aviation field, and over 12 of those years leading and managing teams of aircraft maintainers overseeing multiple aviation projects. Even though a lot of folks in my position would be focused on retirement, I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. That’s because, even as my career in the military just came to a close, my commitment to the Air Force community remains strong. I see every recruit, and every active duty service member, as part of my larger Air Force family. My mission is to Lead, Mentor and Inspire you to be your best self. I will ensure Active duty members and veterans utilize their benefits with little to zero cost out of pocket to get certifications that prove your experience so you can transition easier.

NILES

executive vp

Niles joined the Air Force as an F-16 Crew chief, upon promotion to Staff Sergeant, he entered the Air Force Recruiting Service, where he finished out his enlistment. Once leaving military service, he continued his education in aviation fabrication. His efforts secured degrees in Civil Aviation Maintenance, Orthotic & Prosthetic device technologies, and Graphic Design. While attending school Niles provided executive level security for high-net-worth clients in the Pacific Northwest.Niles is a true engineer and fabricator who has done everything from inventing & constructing complex prosthetics, to hand building one of a kind million-dollar wooden boats for CEOs and celebrities.He currently lives in Northern Idaho with his Wife and 4 Children.His mission is simple,Maintain the Maintainers!

ACE

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Ace Curtis is the only civilian on the team. She was raised in Northern California, and attended Humboldt State University, where she graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Business Administration with a Management Concentration. She has traveled the United States extensively, visiting over 40 National Parks and has even worked as a rugged Jeep Tour Guide in Sedona, Arizona. She loves spending time with her husband and 2 dogs, adventuring into nature as much as possible. 

MEET OUR TEAM

We are a veteran owned and operated company who understand your busy way of life. Eventually your military career comes to an end with little setup or thought for transitioning. We care & want you to get paid what you deserve, therefore we exist to provide you valuable, industry-approved certifications that validate your experience. Whether you need your hand held or a swift kick in the ass, we get you exactly what you need.

LEAD, MENTOR & INSPIRE

ARTURO

FOUNDER & CEO

Hi, I’m Art De la fuente and if you are like me, you probably worry more about your family, friends, and community than yourself. I’ve always placed a high value on helping others – it’s one of the primary reasons why I started Aircraft Maintainer credentialing agency in the first place. I am retired from active duty Air Force, I have 20 years of experience working in the aviation field, and over 12 of those years leading and managing teams of aircraft maintainers overseeing multiple aviation projects. Even though a lot of folks in my position would be focused on retirement, I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. That’s because, even as my career in the military just came to a close, my commitment to the Air Force community remains strong. I see every recruit, and every active duty service member, as part of my larger Air Force family. My mission is to Lead, Mentor and Inspire you to be your best self. I will ensure Active duty members and veterans utilize their benefits with little to zero cost out of pocket to get certifications that prove your experience so you can transition easier.

NILES

executive vp

Niles joined the Air Force as an F-16 Crew chief, upon promotion to Staff Sergeant, he entered the Air Force Recruiting Service, where he finished out his enlistment. Once leaving military service, he continued his education in aviation fabrication. His efforts secured degrees in Civil Aviation Maintenance, Orthotic & Prosthetic device technologies, and Graphic Design. While attending school Niles provided executive level security for high-net-worth clients in the Pacific Northwest.Niles is a true engineer and fabricator who has done everything from inventing & constructing complex prosthetics, to hand building one of a kind million-dollar wooden boats for CEOs and celebrities.He currently lives in Northern Idaho with his Wife and 4 Children.His mission is simple,Maintain the Maintainers!

ACE

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Ace Curtis is the only civilian on the team. She was raised in Northern California, and attended Humboldt State University, where she graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Business Administration with a Management Concentration. She has traveled the United States extensively, visiting over 40 National Parks and has even worked as a rugged Jeep Tour Guide in Sedona, Arizona. She loves spending time with her husband and 2 dogs, adventuring into nature as much as possible. 

OUR TEAM’S CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics/Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
• Airframe & Powerplant license
• FCC General Radio Operator license
• Certified Violence Prevention instructor with over 500 hrs
• 26-week leadership school graduate
• Youth Program Instructor
• Licensed Automotive Repair technician
• Academic Instructor Course Graduate

• Aircrew Flight Equipment Program Management Course Graduate
• Life Science Investigation Course Graduate
• Oversaw $17 billion United States Air Force fighter aircraft fleet
• Led 140 member team Promotional event for 5000 attendees
• Digital Marketing Expert
• Certified Instructor with over 4,000 hrs
• Avionics troubleshooting expert
• Certified Turbine engine depot repairman/trainer

Don’t waste anymore time, get your certifications quick and easy. Or sponsor a course for your unit.

Don’t waste anymore time, get your certifications quick and easy. Or sponsor a course for your unit.

Don’t waste anymore time, get your certifications quick and easy. Or sponsor a course for your unit.