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Ryan Thompson

Captain at Paradise Jets

Ryan Thompson is an experienced aviation professional with extensive expertise in piloting and leadership roles. Currently serving as Lead Captain at Jet Aviation since November 2022, Ryan also holds positions as Captain and Chief Pilot at Paradise Jets since November 2021. Additionally, as a self-employed corporate pilot since April 2015, Ryan specializes in operating various aircraft, including the G550 and Legacy 600. Previous experience includes Senior Captain at Amgen, Corporate Pilot at Clay Lacy Aviation, and Line Training Captain at JETGO Australia, where responsibilities encompassed pilot training and compliance with SOPs. Ryan began their aviation career as a First Officer at ExpressJet Airlines and worked as a Certified Flight Instructor at ATP Flight School. Ryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Communication from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Lutheran, supplemented by aviation training at Airline Transport Professionals.

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McKinney, United States

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Paradise Jets

We are a Private Aviation firm helping clients throughout any aspect of the lifecycle of Private Aviation. If you are looking to charter an aircraft for a special trip, considering buying or selling a jet, need help with management, maintenance or hangar space, we are here to help! Do you already have a flight department but wonder how efficient it is? We are also happy to offer a non-biased audit to help recommend ways to make your department more cost effective. Our work family is passionate about private aviation, we just can't get enough! We would love to help you with any Private Aviation questions you might have, so don't be shy! Reach out, we love to make new acquaintances and have a reason to share our aviation love with others!