Brian Leonard Ridyard - Airline Transport Pilot, Dispatcher, Ground Instructor

Brian Ridyard is an FAA-certified pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Merritt Island, FL. Brian Leonard Ridyard holds a Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) and Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) ratings. This certificate includes type ratings for the ATR-42, ATR-72, Boeing 737 (B-737), Boeing 757 (B-757), and Boeing 767 (B-767), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of these aircraft types. The Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the FAA, authorizing the holder to act as pilot in command of scheduled airline operations and any aircraft for which they hold a type rating. ATP certification requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time and passing rigorous written and practical examinations. Brian holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Brian holds a certificate of type D. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through April 2026. The FAA airman records for Brian Ridyard are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.