Paul Amaral

Paul Amaral is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and leadership roles. Currently serving as Lead Aircraft Technician and Temp Duty Line Maintenance Supervisor at Alaska Airlines since December 2021, Paul oversees aircraft maintenance execution with a focus on safety, productivity, and budget management. Previously, Paul founded and operated Amaral Aviation, providing full-service FBO and aircraft maintenance services. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Maintenance FW at Avag Inc., Lead A&P Mechanic at Merlin Global Services, and Electronic Warfare Technician in the United States Army Reserve. Paul has a solid foundation in avionics and UAV maintenance, alongside competencies in rescue operations as demonstrated in various technical roles throughout a diverse career in the aviation and military sectors.