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Ryan Mancuso

Lexington Park,MD

Summary

Experienced Flight Operations Support Specialist with 20+ years in high-tempo aviation environments supporting rotary- and fixed-wing fleets. Proven Safe-for-Flight authority, maintenance control leadership, and flight line coordination across test, deployment, and training operations. Expert in flight readiness, crew coordination, airworthiness documentation, records accuracy (OOMA/NALCOMIS, eMAF), and NAMP/NATOPS/COMNAVAIRFORINST compliance. Strong track record improving schedule reliability, reducing downtime, and overseeing large contractor and military teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aviation Program Team DLCPO (HX-21)

U.S. Navy, NAS Patuxent River, MD
NAS Patuxent River, MD
07.2023 - 07.2026
  • Served as Government Ground Representative (GGR), providing flight operations support and compliance oversight for 317 civilian contractors maintaining 34 rotary- and tilt-rotor aircraft in a developmental test environment.
  • Coordinated daily maintenance/ops interface to support test flight schedules; validated aircraft status, documentation, and configuration prior to release to operations.
  • Monitored safety protocols and airworthiness standards; collaborated with engineering, QA, maintenance control, and test directors to mitigate risk and maintain schedule fidelity.
  • Ensured contract deliverables and service levels were met; resolved issues impacting aircraft availability, parts, and ground support equipment.
  • 40 hrs/wk

MH-60S Safe for Flight Maintenance Control Supervisor (HSC-7)

U.S. Navy, NS Norfolk, VA
NS Norfolk, VA
12.2018 - 07.2023
  • Led maintenance control and flight line readiness for six MH-60S aircraft deployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), supporting daily flight operations and deck cycles.
  • Authorized Safe for Flight (SFF) releases per COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and NATOPS, ensuring accurate logs, MEL/CDL-equivalent considerations, and configuration prior to crew step.
  • Directed discrepancy prioritization, troubleshooting coordination, and parts/workcenter sequencing to reduce downtime and protect the flight schedule.
  • Communicated aircraft status and hazards to operations leadership, aircrew, QA, and ATC/flight deck control; coordinated rapid recovery actions for AOG/unscheduled maintenance events.
  • 60 hrs/wk

MH-60R/S Safe for Flight Maintenance Controller (VX-1)

U.S. Navy, NAS Patuxent River, MD
NAS Patuxent River, MD
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Supported test and evaluation flight ops for MH-60R/S aircraft; performed maintenance control functions aligned to flight card requirements and sortie timelines.
  • Authorized SFF releases; verified airworthiness documentation, weight and balance/configuration impacts, and corrective actions before flight operations.
  • Audited aircraft logs, OOMA/NALCOMIS records, and eMAFs for 100% accuracy; enforced documentation standards prior to crew brief and launch.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary troubleshooting to clear flight-limiting discrepancies and sustain sortie generation.
  • 50 hrs/wk

C-2A Greyhound Power Plants Shop LPO / QAR (VRC-30)

U.S. Navy, NAF Atsugi, Japan
NAF Atsugi, Japan
10.2011 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw engine/prop operations support for C-2A (Allison T56, Hamilton-Sundstrand constant-speed propellers) impacting dispatch reliability and mission readiness.
  • Performed QAR inspections and enforced NAMP compliance; verified corrective actions and documentation for safety-of-flight.
  • Trained and mentored technicians; standardized procedures to improve first-pass quality and reduce rework affecting flight schedules.
  • 60 hrs/wk

Education

High School Diploma -

Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Flight operations coordination and dispatch support
  • Flight scheduling, crew assignment, and lineup management
  • Airworthiness release (Safe for Flight) and compliance
  • Maintenance control, troubleshooting coordination, and AOG recovery
  • Flight records, logs, and configuration control (OOMA/NALCOMIS, eMAF)
  • QA/QAR inspections, NAMP/NATOPS/COMNAVAIRFORINST 47902
  • Risk management, safety protocols, and incident response
  • Stakeholder communications (ops, maintenance, engineering, ATC, QA)
  • Contractor oversight, vendor coordination, and service-level adherence
  • Rotary-wing and turboprop systems (MH-60R/S, MH-60S, C-2A T56)

Certification

  • Government Flight and Ground Representative (CMA-2410), Defense Acquisition University, Mar 2026
  • Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for OOMA (C-555-0053), CNATTU, Jun 2017
  • Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance (C-600-3210), CNATTU, Apr 2016
  • Support Equipment Asset Manager (C-555-0026), CNATTU, Apr 2012

Timeline

Aviation Program Team DLCPO (HX-21)

U.S. Navy, NAS Patuxent River, MD
07.2023 - 07.2026

MH-60S Safe for Flight Maintenance Control Supervisor (HSC-7)

U.S. Navy, NS Norfolk, VA
12.2018 - 07.2023

MH-60R/S Safe for Flight Maintenance Controller (VX-1)

U.S. Navy, NAS Patuxent River, MD
11.2015 - 12.2018

C-2A Greyhound Power Plants Shop LPO / QAR (VRC-30)

U.S. Navy, NAF Atsugi, Japan
10.2011 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Nacogdoches High School

Clearance

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

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