Ryan Kidder

Ryan Kidder has extensive experience in aviation and leadership roles, currently serving as a First Officer and F9 Pilot Mentor at Frontier Airlines since February 2020. Prior to this, Ryan held multiple positions at NOAA, including Branch Chief, Aircraft Commander, and Instructor NFO, where responsibilities encompassed safety, standardization, and training. As Chief of Staff at the NOAA Pacific Islands Regional Office, Ryan demonstrated strong management and coordination skills. Ryan also contributed to NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center as Aircraft Commander and Deputy Chief of Training, overseeing significant budget management. Ryan's military background includes serving in the US Navy as an instructor and NATOPS officer, with notable experience in combat operations in Afghanistan. Ryan holds a Master of Science in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Economics from the University of California, Riverside.