After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, Ryan started his aviation career piloting Learjets for a West Coast charter management firm. This led to multiple executive leadership roles in aircraft management, charter administration, and FBO operations. In partnership with a group of key clients, Ryan formed Aerius Management in 2012. Founded on the principles of transparency and client advocacy, Aerius acts as a multi-family office in the administration and operation of business aircraft. Since that time, Aerius has become the largest pure Part 91 manager of business aircraft in the Pacific Northwest. In 2023, Ryan partnered with Zachary Barborinas in the formation of Zone 5 Aviation. With a broad portfolio of transactional experience across all categories of aircraft, Ryan and Zach founded Zone 5 to deliver the same transparency and advocacy to aircraft acquisitions, sales, and advisory services that Aerius has for aircraft management. With more than two decades as a corporate pilot, Ryan holds turbojet type ratings in the Classic Learjet series, Learjet 60, Cessna 525, Gulfstream IV, and Gulfstream G650. Ryan holds an Airline Transport Pilot license, is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor, and holds an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager credential.