Adam Ricciardi
About Adam Ricciardi
Adam Ricciardi serves as the Manager of CASS at Mesa Airlines, where he oversees the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System to ensure aircraft airworthiness. He has extensive experience in aviation safety and compliance, having held various managerial positions in the industry since 2015.
Work at Mesa Airlines
Adam Ricciardi currently serves as the Manager of the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) at Mesa Airlines, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing the CASS to ensure that aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition. He also ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), specifically Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 121.373. Prior to this position, he worked at Mesa Airlines as a Regulatory Compliance SMS Auditor from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience at Eastern Airlines LLC
Adam Ricciardi held multiple roles at Eastern Airlines LLC from 2019 to 2021. He served as the Manager of Internal Evaluation and as the FOQA Program Manager for the B767. His work in these positions contributed to the airline's operational safety and regulatory compliance. Both roles were based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Experience at Ravn Alaska
At Ravn Alaska, Adam Ricciardi worked in various capacities from 2015 to 2020. He began as the Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC) and later advanced to the Director of Safety Assurance and then the Director of Safety. His tenure at Ravn Alaska focused on safety management and regulatory compliance within the aviation sector, with all roles based in Anchorage, Alaska.
Military Background
Adam Ricciardi served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011. His roles included Aviation Life Support Systems Technician and Aviation Life Support Systems NCOIC/CDI/CDQAR. This military experience provided him with foundational skills in aviation safety and support systems.
Education and Expertise
Adam Ricciardi studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he achieved an Associate of Science (AS) in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology from 2021 to 2023. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety Management, expected to be completed in 2025. His education complements his extensive experience in safety management and regulatory compliance within the aviation industry.