Ryan Alford
About Ryan Alford
Ryan Alford is a Quality Assurance Specialist at Blue Origin with 20 years of experience in the aerospace and aviation industry, including roles at SpaceX and DynCorp International.
Title
Ryan Alford holds the title of Quality Assurance Specialist.
Professional Experience
Ryan Alford has extensive professional experience in the aerospace and aviation industry. He is currently working at Blue Origin as a Quality Assurance Specialist. His prior roles at Blue Origin include Engine Test Technician from 2018 to 2020 in Van Horn, Texas. Before that, he worked at SpaceX, first as a Test Technician from 2013 to 2018, and then as a Structures Test Lead from 2016 to 2018, both in McGregor, Texas. Additionally, he worked at DynCorp International as a Structures Mechanic II (Lead) from 2010 to 2013 in the Killeen/Temple, Texas Area and at L-3 Communications as a Structures Mechanic in Afghanistan in 2009.
Educational Background
Ryan Alford attended Westwood College of Aviation in 2005 for 11 months. He completed his high school education at Waller High School, achieving his diploma after four years, from 1995 to 1999.
Business Ownership
Since 2010, Ryan Alford has owned and operated a business named Ryan's Sheetmetal Designs based in Troy, Texas. He builds custom sheet metal art and showcases his work on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Early Career and Military Service
Ryan Alford's early career includes significant experience as a Structures Mechanic at DynCorp International from 2005 to 2009 in Killeen/Temple, Texas Area. He has also served in the United States Marine Corps as a Structures/Hydraulics Mechanic from 1999 to 2004 in Jacksonville, North Carolina Area.