Maintenance Department Staff
Steve Hansen: Maintenance Department Manager
Steve is one of those people who can (and has) fixed everything. His breadth of mechanical and aircraft knowledge never ceases to amaze us here at Professional Air. A 16-year industry veteran, Steve received his A&P Certificate in 1995 and his IA in 2002. He has factory training in PT6A Line Maintenance, Beechjet Initial, TCM Advance, and Cirrus Composite Repair. Steve supervises and is responsible for all project work performed at our Part 145 Repair Station.
Ron Wallace: Avionics Department Manager
Ron heads up our Avionics Department. Ron graduated from Lane Community College in 1996 with a degree in aviation maintenance. He also has an associate degree in Avionics. He obtained his A&P Certificate in 1996 and his Inspection Authorization in 1999. He has hands-on maintenance experience in fixed wing and rotorcraft, avionics bench repair and installation, and line maintenance. He has worked with every major avionics manufacturer, and a variety of piston and turbine aircraft. Ron has extensive knowledge when it comes to upgrading the panel in your aircraft.
Richard Ingram: Maintenance Technician
Richard received his A&P Certificate in 1997 and his Inspection Authorization in 2003. He has been with us at Professional Air as the head of the Maintenance Department, and as the Director of Maintenance for our Charter Department. He has factory training in Corvalis, Beechjet Initial, TCM Advance, Cessna, Cessna Conquest, Amsafe and Rotax 912 and 914 equipment.
Chris Griffith: Maintenance Technician
Chris worked in the military for a number of years, and has a terrific background in large-aircraft systems and repair. He has extensive turbine experience, and has been at Professional Air for over 4 years.
Bobby Harmon: Maintenance Technician
Bobby has been with Professional Air for more than 4 years, and is currently finishing up his training to take the A&P exam. He has factory training in Cessna composite repair, and he has his Private Pilot Certificate, which is very useful when diagnosing issues with aircraft.
Sean Killion: Maintenance Technician
Sean is the newest member of the Professional Air maintenance team. An instrument-rated pilot, Sean is an invaluable assistant to the shop as well as to our line service.
Keli Burris: Materials Manager
As Materials Manager, Keli manages all inbound and outbound parts, warranty work, and assists in the day-to-day operation of the maintenance department. She has over 6 years of experience in aviation, and nearly 5 years with Professional Air. She is the smiling face you will see first when you come visit our maintenance facility!
Ryan Davis: Avionics and Maintenance Guru
Ryan has worked in the aviation industry for more than 6 years, and prior to that was a technician in the shipping industry, where he acquired a wide base of knowledge in electrical systems and navigation equipment. He has a very special talent for trouble-shooting almost anything. Ryan has factory training in the Garmin G1000 series, and in the Avidyne suite.
The door is always open at maintenance!
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