Ryan Michael Francis - Commercial Pilot, Dispatcher, Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot

Ryan Francis is an FAA-certified pilot, remote pilot, ground instructor, and aviation professional based in Wonder Lake, IL. Ryan Michael Francis holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), and Instrument Airplane ratings. This certificate includes type rating for the British Aerospace BAe 125/Hawker 800 (HS-125), authorizing the holder to serve as pilot in command of this aircraft type. A Commercial Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for compensation or hire, including charter flights, aerial photography, banner towing, cargo operations, and other commercial aviation activities. Commercial certification requires a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. Ryan holds a Remote Pilot certificate with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. A Remote Pilot certificate under 14 CFR Part 107 authorizes the holder to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) weighing less than 55 pounds for commercial purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, inspections, and other professional applications. Ryan holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Ryan holds a certificate of type D. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through August 2025. The FAA airman records for Ryan Francis are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.