Brian Ahern

Brian Ahern has a strong background in the aviation industry, with experience in various roles and companies. Brian began their career in 1992 as a Composite Technician at Lancair International, LLC, where they worked until 1995. Brian then joined Columbia Aircraft as a Research and Development Specialist from 1995 to 1999, before transitioning to the role of Research and Development Manager from 1999 to 2007. Brian then moved on to Cessna Aircraft Company, where they served as a Research and Development Manager from 2007 to 2009. Brian continued their career at Textron Aviation, starting as a Materials and Process Engineer in Mexico from 2009 to 2012, and later moving to the same role in Wichita from 2012 to 2015. Most recently, Brian worked as an Engineering Test Manager at Epic Aircraft starting in 2015.

Brian Ahern attended Lane Community College from 1990 to 1992, where they studied Aircraft Pilot (Private). Brian obtained certifications in Aircraft Pilot and A&P from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1991 and 2008, respectively.