Francisco Gonzalez
Aeronautics Department Chair/ Professor
San Bernardino Valley College - Team Sierra
Professional Bio
Francisco Gonzalez is an aviation maintenance professional, educator, and program leader, serving as Aeronautics Faculty Chair, Director of Maintenance, and Assistant Professor at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC). With over a decade of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training, and education, he is committed to hands-on instruction, industry collaboration, and workforce development.
Francisco holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and has worked with Executive Jet Maintenance, SpaceX, SkyWest Airlines, and the United States Marine Corps. His expertise includes aircraft systems, powerplant maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.
Since 2022, Francisco has taught aircraft maintenance technology courses at SBVC, first as an Adjunct Instructor before becoming Assistant Professor and Faculty Chair. His teaching focuses on airframe and powerplant systems, FAA compliance, and aviation safety, using innovative methods to prepare students for FAA certification and industry careers.
Francisco holds an M.Ed. in Special Education & Teaching and a B.S. in Aviation Management (Cum Laude) from California Baptist University. He also has a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
As Faculty Chair, Francisco oversees the FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Program and the Flight Operations Program, which includes Flight, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and Drone/UAS programs. He ensures curriculum compliance, industry partnerships, and student career development through internships and apprenticeships.
Francisco actively works to modernize training resources to align with industry standards. His leadership focuses on program expansion, faculty development, and workforce integration, bridging the gap between education and industry.
Francisco holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and has worked with Executive Jet Maintenance, SpaceX, SkyWest Airlines, and the United States Marine Corps. His expertise includes aircraft systems, powerplant maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.
Since 2022, Francisco has taught aircraft maintenance technology courses at SBVC, first as an Adjunct Instructor before becoming Assistant Professor and Faculty Chair. His teaching focuses on airframe and powerplant systems, FAA compliance, and aviation safety, using innovative methods to prepare students for FAA certification and industry careers.
Francisco holds an M.Ed. in Special Education & Teaching and a B.S. in Aviation Management (Cum Laude) from California Baptist University. He also has a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
As Faculty Chair, Francisco oversees the FAA Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Program and the Flight Operations Program, which includes Flight, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and Drone/UAS programs. He ensures curriculum compliance, industry partnerships, and student career development through internships and apprenticeships.
Francisco actively works to modernize training resources to align with industry standards. His leadership focuses on program expansion, faculty development, and workforce integration, bridging the gap between education and industry.
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