John Ryan Cherry
Greenville ,NC
Summary
Collaborative individual eager to leverage knowledge of aircraft systems, engines and avionics. Skilled in charter maintenance operations and troubleshooting with keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mechanic
Fly Exclusive LLC
Kinston, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Manage a team of mechanics in a fast moving and changing environment while ensuring quality of work and deadlines are met.
- Assumed AOG responsibilities on site at KISO
- Helped train numerous new mechanics, and build them up to be self sufficient and productive.
Aircraft Mechanic 3
Fly Exclusive LLC
Kinston, NC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance/inspections on Cessna 525, 560, 560XL, 680, 750 & Gulfstream IV Specializing in avionics/electrical troubleshooting and repair.
- Filled in as a lead technician when the lead was very busy or gone.
- Was recommended lead position by supervisor.
Lead Mechanic
Journey Aviation LLC
Boca Raton, FL
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Traveled to many countries repairing AOG aircraft.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Performed routine and AOG maintenance
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 3-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions
- Arranged for customer billing by determining charges for services requested and collecting deposits or payments
Maintenance Coordinator
Journey Aviation LLC
Jakarta (Central), Indonesia
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Managing on site maintenance for Journey Aviation GIV and GV aircraft in Jakarta Indonesia.
- Perform duties as Flight Engineer.
- Perform AOG maintenance.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Tracked maintenance activity using CMP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Managed 24/7 AOG support
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
Freelance A&P/Avionics Technician
Juliet Romeo Charlie LLC
Savannah G.A, United States
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained and repaired piston and turbine aircraft.
- Vendor for Multiple part 135 charter companies
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Specializing in Gulfstream IV, V, 450 & 550
Avionics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah G.A, United States
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Became a very competent and productive avionics troubleshooter on the Gulfstream IV, V, 450 & 550
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Monitored test flights from jump seat after heavy maintenance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Savannah Technical College
Savannah G.A08.2018
Skills
- Troubleshooting AOG electrical and mechanical issues
- Systems knowledge on Gulfstream GIV,GV,G450,G550, Hawker 800, C525, C560, C560XL, C680, C700, C750
- Leading a team
- CAMP & Veryon Maintenance tracking
- MRO connections
- Aircraft Safety checks
- FAA Regulations
- Quality Assurance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Excellent Work Ethic
Accomplishments
- Have traveled the world working on aircraft in difficult situations, and have always been able to adapt.
- Have shown great leadership qualities leading teams of experienced and inexperienced mechanics to success.
- Experimental aircraft owner/operator based at KPGV
Certification
- FAA A&P
- FAA Commercial SEL/MEL IFR Pilot with over 700 hours TT
Hobbies
- Playing golf
- Flying
- Spending time with my family
Timeline
Lead Mechanic
Fly Exclusive LLC
03.2024 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic 3
Fly Exclusive LLC
10.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Mechanic
Journey Aviation LLC
02.2023 - 10.2023
Maintenance Coordinator
Journey Aviation LLC
06.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance A&P/Avionics Technician
Juliet Romeo Charlie LLC
09.2020 - 06.2022
Avionics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Savannah Technical College