Meet Our Team
Ryan has been studying aviation since his first airplane flight lesson in 1988. He began his career with Hillsboro Aviation in 2005 and brings over 16 years of management experience to the team. Ryan is a commercial helicopter pilot with experience in contract and charter operations and as the helicopter Chief Instructor for Hillsboro Aviation. Ryan was the school director from 2008 to 2013 and was responsible for the oversight of all flight school business. In 2013, Ryan was promoted to director of sales and service.
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[img] => Tom_Dalquist6.png [order_num] => 2 [slug] => tom_dalquist ) [2] => Array ( [id] => 123 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => Clint Surginer [position] => Helicopter Sales [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 724 [phone3] => 4522 [email] => csurginer@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>Clint joined Hillsboro Aviation in 2013 to manage new and used turbine helicopter sales. He began his career in aviation with Southwest Airlines and later spent nine years with Bell Helicopter in a variety of roles, including commercial aircraft sales, finance, contracts and international marketing. Clint holds a helicopter Private Pilot Certificate, a business degree from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Texas Christian University.
[img] => Clint_Surginer.png [order_num] => 3 [slug] => clint_surginer ) [3] => Array ( [id] => 29 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => John Miller [position] => Parts Sales Manager [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 648 [phone3] => 2831 [email] => jmiller@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>John is a commercially-rated airplane pilot who started at Hillsboro Aviation in January, 2009. He has been in the commercial airline training business for the past five years and has trained over 300 pilots from 11 major airlines around the globe.
[img] => John_Miller.png [order_num] => 4 [slug] => john_miller ) [4] => Array ( [id] => 89 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => Tyler Sharp [position] => Parts Sales [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 648 [phone3] => 2831 [email] => tsharp@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>Tyler is Hillsboro Aviation's parts sales and support specialist. He is professional, experienced and detail oriented. With 10 years of aircraft part and instrument sales experience, Tyler strives to fulfill each customer’s requirements and wishes for any project. Paramount toward that objective is effective communication. With a philosophy that focuses on a can-do attitude and an extraordinarily high standard for how customers deserve to be treated, Tyler and Hillsboro Aviation are genuinely vested in the success of each project whether large or small. Tyler is dedicated to executing a seamless and positive experience every time.
[img] => [order_num] => 5 [slug] => tyler_sharp ) [5] => Array ( [id] => 70 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => Mike Woodson [position] => Parts Sales [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 648 [phone3] => 2831 [email] => mwoodson@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>Daniel Hall comes from a family in the automobile business, but he decided to take an alternate route into aviation. He started his aviation career as a Wildland Fire Fighter on an engine crew. This job exposed him to the world of aviation. Since that time, aviation has been his full-time focus. Daniel is a graduate of Hillsboro Aviation where he received his helicopter Commercial Pilot Certificate and Certified Flight Instructor Rating as well as his aviation science degree through Portland Community College. He also holds an airplane Private Pilot Certificate. Daniel has had extensive experience in aviation maintenance. He is a graduate of the Portland Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program and holds Airframe and Powerplant Ratings. He has experience with a variety of aircraft, including Bell, Schwiezer and Sikorsky helicopters as well as a variety of airplanes. Daniel’s most recent accomplishment is a bachelor's of science degree in small business management and entrepreneurship from the University of Phoenix.
[img] => Daniel_Hall1.png [order_num] => 7 [slug] => daniel_hall ) [7] => Array ( [id] => 92 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => David Pierce [position] => Avionics Installation Manager [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 648 [phone3] => 2831 [email] => dpierce@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>David manages the installation operations for the avionics department. He received his FCC license in 1995 and holds many certificates to include Rockwell Collins, Northern Airborne Technologies and Technisonic. David has worked at a number of repair stations across the country and has been lead on many major installations such as the Rockwell Collins Pro-line 21 upgrades and Garmin G-1000s. David has over 20 years in the aircraft industry, all of which have been in avionics.
[img] => David_Pierce.png [order_num] => 8 [slug] => david_pierce ) [8] => Array ( [id] => 98 [section] => sales_and_service [name] => Code Burkett [position] => Line Service & Facilities Manager [phone1] => 503 [phone2] => 648 [phone3] => 2831 [email] => cburkett@hillsboroaviation.com [content] =>Code has dual duties at Hillsboro Aviation serving as both the line service and facilities manager. Code started at Hillsboro Aviation in 1997 as part of our line service department and over the years has become an integral member of our staff. His experience working with our students and charter department as part of the line service team enables him to meet the needs of any aircraft operator in a timely and professional manner. In addition to his managing our line service department, he is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all our facilities and company vehicles.
Code’s aviation experience began when he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve with a Bulk Fuel Unit in Phoenix, Arizona. Code is a veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. His passion for all things aviation is evident in his love of air shows and his collection of diecast aircraft.
Linda started with Hillsboro Aviation in January 2013. Her role as the FBO and e-commerce marketing specialist is Linda’s first exposure to aviation after over 20 years of office management experience in the software development and ecommerce industries. Linda’s primary focus throughout her career has been to offer excellent customer service. In her current role, Linda manages our FBO services, online store and provides support for the sales and service team. Linda’s goal is to make sure that every one of our customers feels welcome when they visit our facility.
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Name: Ryan McCartney
Position: Director of Sales and Service
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Phone: (503) 648-2831
About Ryan McCartney
Ryan has been studying aviation since his first airplane flight lesson in 1988. He began his career with Hillsboro Aviation in 2005 and brings over 16 years of management experience to the team. Ryan is a commercial helicopter pilot with experience in contract and charter operations and as the helicopter Chief Instructor for Hillsboro Aviation. Ryan was the school director from 2008 to 2013 and was responsible for the oversight of all flight school business. In 2013, Ryan was promoted to director of sales and service.