Jacob Ryan
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Aviation maintenance professional with 20 years experience on the F/A-18. Solid track record in supervising and coordinating aircraft maintenance tasks. Proven ability to implement effective maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to safety regulations. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high standards in operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Training Specialist
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered technical expertise and guidance to over 660 students and civilian personnel. These lessons scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, programs, maintenance action documentation, inspections, repair, servicing, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and technical manuals of the F/A18 E-F aircraft.
- Analyzed training needs assessments to align curriculum with mission objectives and performance standards.
- Contributed positively to organizational reputation as a Master Training Specialist by consistently delivering high-quality instruction and support.
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Quality Assurance Specialist
US Navy
Pensacola, FL
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Lead a successful team of fourteen technicians in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Performed troubleshooting of the aircraft flight controls, landing gear and hydraulic systems of twelve F/A-18 E/F aircraft.
- Lead seven work centers in completing and implementing special inspections, acceptance inspections, aircraft moves and technical directives
- Quality Assurance Representative during the US Navy Blue Angels transition to the F/A-18 E/F. Implementing new processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the 4790 programs.
Quality Assurance Representative
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensured strict adherence to all policies, publication and maintenance practices on 72 aircraft.
- Conducted quality inspections of equipment and materials to ensure compliance with Navy standards.
- Led internal audits to assess adherence to quality control procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Shift Supervisor
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed troubleshooting and repair on aircraft airframes, flight control systems, landing gear and hydraulic systems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of aircraft maintenance and records via logs and NALCOMIS/OOMA
- Performed aircraft organizational level maintenance and daily upkeep of ten F/A-18 aircraft
Skills
- Leadership
- Time-Management
- Communication and coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Quality assurance procedures
- Fleet maintenance
- Aircraft systems
- Risk Management
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Interpreting technical documentation
Certification
- Lower-division baccalaureate/associates in Aviation Structural/Hydraulic Repair
United States Navy at NAS Oceana
Nov 2012-Sep 2025
- Certificate A-493-0080 Intro to Haz waste gen/handing
United States Navy at NOB Norfolk
Oct 2018-Oct 2018
- Certificarte C-600-3183, Aircraft Corrosion
United States Navy at NAS Oceana
May 2018-May 2018
- Certificate C-603-9976 F/A-18E/F Initial
United States Navy at NAS Oceana
Jan 2007- Feb 2007
- Certificate C-600-3000 ACS Program
United States Navy at NAS Oceana
Mar 2018-Mar 2018
Timeline
Master Training Specialist
US Navy
01.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Quality Assurance Specialist
US Navy
10.2019 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Representative
US Navy
01.2017 - 08.2019
Shift Supervisor
US Navy
04.2014 - 01.2017