Ryan Blake

Ryan Blake possesses extensive experience in flight operations and aeronautical engineering, with a prominent leadership role as Chief of Developmental Flight Operations and F-16 Chief Test Pilot at Lockheed Martin in October 2024. Prior to this, significant responsibilities were held in the United States Air Force, including Commander of the 96 Operations Group and Commander of the Flight Test Squadron, alongside various roles as an F-15C/D/E Developmental Test Pilot and F-15E Instructor Pilot. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering from the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Additionally, Ryan Blake benefited from an Air Force Fellowship at Stanford University.