Bo Ryan

Lead Captain conducting Part 91/135 operations throughout North and Central America and Canada. Reviewed flight releases, calculated aircraft performance, and conducted preflight inspections to ensure safe, compliant operations. Served as Line Training Captain, training and mentoring new Second-in-Command pilots; coordinated client requests and delivered a first-class passenger experience.

Operated global air-cargo missions under Part 121, including scheduled and on-demand service for the U.S. Departments of State and Defense. Ensured supplemental air-cargo regulatory compliance across worldwide operations.

Joined on contract and converted to full-time Co-Lead & Training Captain on the Gulfstream IV; Part 91/135 operations across North & South America and Europe. Served as Line Training Captain for crews new to the company and the Gulfstream IV; tracked aircraft maintenance, crew scheduling, and departmental accounting.

Recruited from Journey Aviation into an improved schedule and compensation package; Part 91/135 GIV operations across Southeast Asia, the U.S., Canada, Central America, and Mexico. Supported the Captain in flight-release review, performance planning, and preflight inspections.

Earned initial Gulfstream IV type rating with Journey Aviation; flew worldwide Part 91/135 operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnered with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to embassies and U.S. government interests worldwide; supported rapid-response repatriation missions. Produced daily worldwide security briefings and risk-mitigation strategies; interfaced directly with the State Department on security protocols.

Part 91/135 operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; supported the Captain in flight-release review, performance planning, and preflight inspection. Promoted a culture of safety and CRM.

Led Part 121 flight-deck, cabin, and ground-crew coordination; directed flight planning, regulatory compliance, and emergency management.

Part 121 regional operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; flight-release review, performance planning, and preflight inspections.

Directed live and simulated Close Air Support from forward locations during the Global War on Terrorism, employing aerial assets to deliver ordnance on high-value targets. Located and designated targets in support of the Team Lead during Quick Reaction Force operations. Supported protective operations for senior military and government officials and conducted local engagement with village and tribal leaders across Iraq and Afghanistan.

Qualified Radar Final Supervisor, Flight Data Supervisor, Local, Ground, and Clearance Delivery. Supervised 30 controllers; conducted training, maintained qualification records, and performed performance reviews. Scored in the top 2% on Navy E-4/E-5 advancement exams.

Specialized in-theater support to U.S. government operations following active-duty Navy service.