Meet Our Maintenance Team

Peter Bonilla

Director of Maintenance

Peter Bonilla

Director of Maintenance

Pete is new to UAC and brings over 47 years of aircraft maintenance expertise to our team. He is a retired US Air Force veteran, having worked on and managed maintenance for A-10s, F-15s, F-16s, T-37s and other aircraft during his service. He is also a Desert Storm veteran. Following his military career, Pete spent over 25 years at Aero Corp (now Haeco Americus) in Lake City, Florida, where he performed and managed heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft carriers and managed military contracts. Pete has excellent troubleshooting skills and an exceptional work ethic.

Outside of work, Pete is an avid New York Yankees fan. He and his partner Karen enjoy attending Spring training and regular season games whenever possible. They also play co-ed softball together in recreational adult leagues in Lake City, where they live.

Pete approaches life with a positive attitude and looks forward to each day.

Bryan Swafford

Senior Mechanic Quality Control Technician

Bryan Swafford

Senior Mechanic Quality Control Technician

Senior Mechanic, Quality Control Technician

Bryan joined UAC in 2014 as an experienced A&P, IA Mechanic. Bryan was drawn to UAC because he wanted the opportunity to work on General Aviation Aircraft and to grow his career. He is the Senior Mechanic in charge of Qualify Control as well as our go to guy for pop up maintenance problems.. Bryan worked for the Navy on P3 Orion Aircraft for 10 years before leaving for his next adventure at UAC. Bryan acquired his pilot's license in 2000 and his A&P in 2004. Bryan made his first skydive at the age of 16 at a small grass strip carved out between two corn fields in the Midwest. Now Bryan and his wife, Maureen, live just outside of Jacksonville with their three children and two dogs. They enjoy flying, Bryan is an avid scuba diver. Bryan has thousands of skydives and hundreds of BASE jumps, but now divides his time between his work at UAC, family, diving and flying.

Arnaldo Andres Aponte Quinones

Turbine Maintenance Supervisor

Arnaldo Andres Aponte Quinones

Turbine Maintenance Supervisor

Born and raised in Puerto Rico Attended National Aviaition Academy and graduated in 2015 with associate degree in Aviation Maintenance A & P, IA, Repair Certification Began at UAC in 2019 and promoted to Turbine Department Supervisor 2022 Oversees the LifeSouth Blood flights maintenance Studied at National Aviation Academy Works on C500,C525,C208,SF50 aircraft Arnie is a dedicated worker and keeps his team performing at an optimum level

Chuck Bradley

Cirrus & Single Engine Maintenance Supervisor

Chuck Bradley

Cirrus & Single Engine Maintenance Supervisor

BS and AS at Embry Riddle in Aviation
A & P, IA, Repairman Certification
Oversees all Flight School Aircraft
Marine – Veteran
Extensive helicopter experience in Marine Corps
Worked on A319,320,321 at Heaco in Lake City FL
SR22 and Certified CAPS technician
Chuck is an avid learner always improving his knowledge and skills

Trevor Gross

Lead Turbine Mechanic

Trevor Gross

Lead Turbine Mechanic

Lead Turbine Mechanic
Detail Department Supervisor
A & P 2018, IA 2022
Studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Enjoys motorcycles, camping and going to the beach Trevor delivers a superb work product

Noah Greene

Avionics Manager

Noah Greene

Avionics Manager

Noah Greene graduated top of his class at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics as an Avionics Technician. He has his GROL, Repairman's Certificate, and Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot License. He is a software engineer, electrical guru, 3D printing enthusiast, and loves being a permanent “snowbird.”

Matt Lambert

Parts Manager

Matt Lambert

Parts Manager

Raised around airplanes but worked in auto parts/purchasing for several years before joining UAC His father Scott Lambert was UAC’s DOM for many year before retiring last year Purchasing Manager Avid Hunter and sports fan

Tim Kelley

Inventory Manager

Tim Kelley

Inventory Manager

Started his work life in the automobile parts and repair industry-ASE Master Mechanic and Business degrees from Lake City FL Community College Inventory Manager for UAC in second year Owned and managed NAPA stores for several years Retired from 48 years as a manager in retail auto parts. Managed Advanced Auto Parts stores for 11 years

Christopher Tucker

Maintenance Technician

Christopher Tucker

Maintenance Technician

A & P since 2015
Born and raised in Texas
Grew up in aviation as his father was an accomplished pilot and CFI

10 years in aviation

Chris is a steady meticulous mechanic Likes to travel, read, and spend time with family

Zachary Law

Maintenance Technician

Zachary Law

Maintenance Technician

A & P Has been around aviation most of my life!! "I grew up around aviation through my family. Some of my family were in the Air Force and I remember going to the bases and being fascinated by the aircraft there and wanting to learn everything I could about the planes. Growing up , my parents would take me to airshows all the time and my love of aviation grew. I went to Florida State College of Jacksonville for my A&P training for two years and I've been working as an aircraft mechanic at University Air Center for two years. One of the best parts about aviation is that There's always something different going on and I'm always learning something new."

Jacob Nystrem

Maintenance Technician

Jacob Nystrem

Maintenance Technician

Born and raised in a small town in CA A & P Mechanic-just graduated from Reedley College, Reedley CA Moved from California right out of school for my first job in aviation, right here at UAC Life long interest in mechanics and loves his work.

Harold Trujiilo

Maintenance Technician

Harold Trujiilo

Maintenance Technician

A & P Mechanic with C-130, B727, B737, B757, A320, MD83 experience Former Military in Columbia where he received some of his training Started at UAC in 2024

Dylan Welch

Maintenance Technician

Dylan Welch

Maintenance Technician

Apprentice Mechanic 6 years in the US Airforce as B52 Jet Engine Mechanic 2 more years as private contractor working on B52 Enjoys fishing and Camping Goal is to become A & P and get pilot’s license

Robert Carr

Maintenance Technician

Robert Carr

Maintenance Technician

Born and raised in Texas Navy veteran(4yrs) Army veteran(14yrsa) A & P Mechanic since 2013 Experience on Blackhawks, A320 , A321, ERJ145 , King Air 300 and 350 New to the Gainesville area and to UAC

Don Haley

Maintenance Technician

Don Haley

Maintenance Technician

From Delray Beach Florida where he learned and earned his A & P on a local grass strip. Got his IA in 2012. Last worked at Curless Flying Service for 18 years in Havana IL working on piston and turbine Ag aircraft. Moved to Gainesville to be close to family. His wife who has also been transferred here for job in health care research. Don will be dedicated primarily to maintaining the flight school aircraft.

Tyler McWatters

Avionics Technician

Tyler McWatters

Avionics Technician

From South Florida, moved to Live Oak and joined the US Navy Stationed at NAS Jax then deployed to Middle East Came back to states and achieved a degree in Computer Engineering Joined UAC on our Line Team then moved into Avionics has a lot of military avionics expeience

Pujan Patel

Maintenance Apprentice

Pujan Patel

Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice Currently studying Aerospace Engineering at University of Florida

Raymond J. DeLuca Jr. (Duke)

Maintenance Technician

Raymond J. DeLuca Jr. (Duke)

Maintenance Technician

Born and raised in New Jersey and entered the USAF right after HS where he began his 34 yrs of aviation work
A & P Technician
Over 18 years working for University Air Center Works on most all of the aircraft handled by UAC as well as other medium sized jets through out his career.

Plans to retire from UAC in the not too distant future.

“Duke” knows his stuff

Kaito Sparacin

Maintenance Technician

Kaito Sparacin

Maintenance Technician

I got my A+P certification at Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville Florida in 2022 and Immediately started working on Commercial jets at Flightstar. Since then, I also started flight training and college now having a Private Pilot and Instrument certification. In 2025, I have moved to Gainesville, Florida to work at UAC while continuing my Bachelors degree and Commercial certification with Liberty University and UAC flight school. My future plans will be looking for a position at one of the major airlines.

Kathrynn Bryan

Lead Detailer

Kathrynn Bryan

Lead Detailer

Lead Detailer, Certified Permagard Applicant,

Mother of 2 and Craftswoman

Loves to hike and visit the beach often

Sunset Chaser and Day Dreamer

Neo-Gus Santos

Aircraft Detailer

Neo-Gus Santos

Aircraft Detailer

Aircraft Detailer, Certified Permagard, Neo has been detailing for 5 years.

Content and creation with Video games

Savana Munn

Customer Service Representative

Savana Munn

Customer Service Representative

Born and raised in Alachua County Florida. She attended Santa Fe College in Criminal Justice Studies and worked as para-legal for several years. Hired at UAC in 2022 as parts assistant she has moved up to be the Maintenance Customer Service person. She performs many duties including but not limited to scheduling, customer liaison to the Director of Maintenance and the billing coordination with the Accounting Department.

Milad Zeglam

Parts Department Assistant

Milad Zeglam

Parts Department Assistant

Has worked at UAC for 4 Years, Graduated from Gainesville HS 2003. He loves music, playing guitar and having fun!

Meet Our Maintenance Team

Peter Bonilla

Bryan Swafford

Arnaldo Andres Aponte Quinones

Chuck Bradley

Trevor Gross

Noah Greene

Matt Lambert

Tim Kelley

Christopher Tucker

Zachary Law

Jacob Nystrem

Harold Trujiilo

Dylan Welch

Robert Carr

Don Haley

Tyler McWatters

Pujan Patel

Raymond J. DeLuca Jr. (Duke)

Kaito Sparacin

Kathrynn Bryan

Neo-Gus Santos

Savana Munn

Milad Zeglam

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