Mike Ripley

Mike Ripley is an Adjunct Professor of Aviation Maintenance at Capitol Technology University. He has been the Director of Maintenance for Chesapeake Sport Pilot in Stevensville, MD since 2019. Professor Ripley possesses over 40 years of experience in aviation maintenance and holds certificates in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic. He is also a certified pilot.

Areas of Expertise

• Aviation Maintenance and Inspection
• Aviation Training
• Piloting

Certifications

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
• FAA Certified Private Pilot, Single and Multiengine Land
• Rotax Line and Service Maintenance Certificate
• AutoGyro Airframe Certified
• Teledyne Continental Motors Aviation Technician Advanced Training Program Certificate
• Dynamic Propeller Balancing Training Certificate
• HVAC Universal Certification