FL Technics’ new aircraft maintenance hangar in Punta Cana is opening career opportunities for experienced aviation experts. One professional’s move from South America to the Caribbean demonstrates how trusted leadership and completely new responsibilities can set strong safety standards and build momentum as the team comes together around the excitement of launching an experimental project from the ground up.
The growth of aviation in the Caribbean is reshaping more than airport terminals and flight routes. It is also creating new opportunities for people seeking meaningful careers in technical fields. As demand for skilled talent rises across the industry, the introduction of new maintenance facilities in the region is creating new possibilities for professionals willing to step into challenging, hands-on roles that drive aviation forward.
With the construction of a new hangar in Punta Cana, FL Technics, a global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider, is introducing a wide range of aviation career paths to the area.
For Fredy Yezid Acosta Camacho, the road to Punta Cana was built on years of experience in quality control and flight safety across multiple aviation organizations. Now serving as Head of Quality and Safety at FL Technics’ new site, Fredy’s story illustrates what these opportunities mean not only for new hires but also for experienced professionals.
Adapting to a new environment and new responsibilities
Fredy’s move to Punta Cana followed a difficult decision, weighing personal ties at home against the pull of a unique professional opportunity. “It wasn’t easy, as my life in Colombia kept me very close to my family. I miss friends, but many live around the world, so digital tools help bridge the distance,” he says. The position with FL Technics offered more than a new job. He saw it as an opportunity to help lay the groundwork for a major facility’s regulatory certification process, establishing quality standards where none yet existed.
Transitioning from Bogota, a fast-paced, crowded city, to Punta Cana’s more relaxed, coastal atmosphere was no small shift. “We’re all Latin people who enjoy good conversation and forming lasting friendships, but living in a cold, congested city with daily traffic jams is very different from living on an island filled with sunlight and calm,” Fredy reflects.
Taking on the challenge of launching the MRO certification from scratch meant shifting frequently between complex regulations and creative teamwork. “Sometimes a process or a step in certification feels like a chicken-or-egg problem,” Fredy explains. “It pushes you to be flexible and ready for both creativity and practical solutions every day.” While the work brings fresh pressures, he finds energy in the team’s openness and eagerness to tackle what comes next together.
Building new programs and setting strong standards
As Head of Quality and Safety, Fredy’s focus in Punta Cana is establishing systems that will uphold high standards well into the future. His main priorities include launching a comprehensive training program for technical staff and building the site’s safety management system from the ground up. “I want every team member to have the skills, confidence, and awareness to handle their tasks independently and to understand how their work fits into the big picture of safety and reliability,” Fredy says. Every audit checklist, safety procedure, and training resource is crafted with hands-on input from the growing team.
Aviation is known for its strict quality standards, yet the team’s international, multicultural makeup also shapes how Fredy leads. “Aviation safety and quality always depend on global principles,” he notes. “But just understanding them isn’t enough. You need a real team culture where safety is not just a protocol but how everyone truly works and supports one another, no matter their background.” By introducing regular training cycles, open feedback, and participation in internal audits, he is building an environment where changes are shared, voices are heard, and every improvement carries momentum across the organization.
Looking ahead, Fredy views each day at the new facility as an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. “Relocating has broadened my perspective, challenged my long-held habits, and inspired me to seek easier, sometimes better ways,” Fredy says. “Building this project from the ground up means facing new questions, trying fresh approaches, and growing together as a team. I see tremendous potential for our company here, and even more reasons to feel excited about what comes next.”
