Who’s Who – Get to Know Ryan Barrett
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Meet Ryan Barrett 👋😎
“I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and now I live in Dallas, Texas with my best friend Alex, my eight-year-old Godson, Josh, and a big Mastiff/Sharpe named Maggie. In a previous life I spent six years between Armed Security and Corrections in the county jail. I figured I didn’t want a long career in Corrections because I live my life to stay out of jail, why would I want to work in one. I quit and went to flight school. I later become a flight instructor for AeroGuard in Georgetown, TX.
In September of 2022, I was hired at Ameriflight. Currently, I teach the InDoc class every month for all the incoming pilots. One fun thing I like to do with every class is take them to Hard 8 BBQ for a taste of Texas. It’s one of my personal favorites and yes, Grant Bradshaw, it is amazing BBQ. Aside from InDoc, I also teach in the BE99 simulator in Denver, CO. When I’m not instructing, I fly VFR routes out of Phoenix. As you can imagine, I travel a lot! I have a passion for instructing. I enjoy seeing people succeed in their goals and if I am able to help them get there, then I am fulfilled.
One of my favorite memories at Ameriflight was doing my first week of Operational Experience (OE) in Omaha, NE. I was able to spend an hour each night having dinner with my dad.
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- Working in the county jail
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- Admiring the planes in the DFW hangar from the breakroom
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- BE99 Captain
When I’m not working and find time, I like to partake in one of my many adventurous hobbies. I have a passion for Scuba Diving and am curretnly advanced rated. Before leaving my job at the county jail, I had a choice of becoming a pilot or moving to Roatan, Honduras (a dive haven, I’ve been twice!) and becoming a Scuba instructor. I decided on becoming a pilot, I figure I can do the latter in retirement. I also enjoy hiking, skiing, and chilling by my pool with a cold margarita.
I’m excited to continue my journey at Ameriflight and look forward to fulfilling my goals of become a BE99 flight instructor and eventually upgrading to the BE1900.”
We’re proud to have you on our team, Ryan! Keep up the good work 
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- BE1900 Simulator
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- Ryan and his dad
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- Life is good
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- Capturing the power of the sun
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- Adventure time with friends
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- Chillin by the pool