Board Vice Chair (Seattle, WA)
Ryan started his career in aviation by working various non-flying positions as a station gate and ramp agent, eventually earning a crew scheduling position for AirTran Airways. His first flying job was flying in the bush of Alaska where he gained enough hours to eventually move on to Compass Airlines flying the Embraer 170/175. Ryan taught as Line Check Airman while also participating in pilot hiring and volunteered as Compass’ ALPA Central Air Safety Chair. Currently, Ryan is flying for United Airlines as a Boeing 777 First Officer based in San Francisco.
Ryan has been a member of the NGPA family since 2007 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2023. Over the past 16 years, he has been committed to attending and volunteering at our flagship events and helping his local NGPA Cascade Flyers chapter promoting NGPA everywhere he can. Ryan continues his commitment toward NGPA by stepping into the role as Board Vice Chairman, after previously serving as Board Secretary.
Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and currently resides in the Seattle, Washington area with his soon to be husband, Forrest. On his spare time Ryan is traveling the world exploring, cooking his favorite dishes, and attending to his babies – a garden of vegetables, plants, and succulents.