Ryan James
Pilot • Airbus Captain | ATP | 16,000+ Hours | Trusted Leadership • Operational Excellence • Part 121 & Part 135 Experience
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 16,343 total hours
Total Hours
16,343
Multi-Engine Hours
14,756
Jet Hours
10,572
Turboprop Hours
3,669
Type Ratings
A-318/319/320/321
Training date: Jul 2025
Training facility: Avenger FLL
4,269 hours in type
CJ3
Training date: Aug 2016
Training facility: CAE MMU
943 hours in type
DC-9
Training date: Mar 2006
Training facility: Pan Am MIA
5,339 hours in type
SF-340
Training date: Nov 2005
Training facility: pan am msp
3,669 hours in type
Work Experience
CAPTAIN
Spirit Airlines
Airline Captain
Flight Instructor
Frederick Aviation
Meii, Agi, Faa GoldSeal
Captain
Jet Suite Air
Charter Captain
Captain
Allegiant Air
Airline Captain
Captain
Colgan Air Inc.
Regional Airline Captain
Education
Professional Aviation
EMBRY RIDDLE
Profile Overview
16,343
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
25
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Outside of aviation, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and children and place a strong emphasis on family, personal growth, and maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Much of my free time is spent outdoors exploring new places, hiking, traveling, and enjoying nature. I am also an avid golfer and appreciate the challenge, discipline, and focus the game requires. I have always enjoyed learning, self-improvement, and experiences that encourage growth both personally and professionally. Whether through travel, outdoor exploration, community involvement, or meaningful conversations with others, I value opportunities to broaden my perspective and continue developing as a husband, father, aviator, and individual. I believe many of the qualities that contribute to success in aviation—discipline, adaptability, preparation, humility, and effective communication—are reinforced through a balanced life centered around family, service, wellness, and continuous growth.
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