Background
Ryan, Robert Wayne was born on November 15, 1952 in Rogers, Arkansas, United States. Son of Lawrence G. and Edith I. (Cole) Ryan.
military officer aeronautical engineer
Ryan, Robert Wayne was born on November 15, 1952 in Rogers, Arkansas, United States. Son of Lawrence G. and Edith I. (Cole) Ryan.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 1975. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, Ohio, 1988. Master of Science in Flight Test Management, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1979.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1975, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1991, retired, 1995. Flight test engineer Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1975-1980, classified, 1980-1983. Lead flight test engineer Ogden (Utah) Air Logistics Center, 1983-1986.
Chief engineer officer Air Space Branch Headquarters Air Force Specialty Code, Washington, 1988, test manager USAFIPS liason, 1989-1991. Chief engring division AFFTC Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, 1991-1995. Lead certification and test Hawker Horizon Raytheon Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas, since 1995.
Member Society Flight Test Engineers.
Married Pamela D. Ryan, June 20, 1976. Children: Kirsten L., Nathan C.