Meet the team – Key People
Barry Usher
Barry Usher studied Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Limerick where he graduated with an honours degree in 2003. As part of this course he completed his cooperative education with Airbus in their customer service directorate in France.
After graduating in 2003 Barry returned to General Aviation and commenced work as a full time aircraft mechanic. He enjoyed this work so much that he decided it would be a worthwhile exercise to gain a qualification for it so he embarked on three years of self study and hard work before applying to the Irish Aviation Authority for his Basic Aeronautical Engineering Certificates in airframe and powerplant categories and eventually received an Irish license with airframe and powerplant type ratings. This license was subsequently converted into an EASA B1 license on which Barry holds type ratings on the majority of general aviation aircraft. He also obtained his US FAA Mechanics license for maintenance of N registered aircraft and his private pilots’ license under the privileges of which he frequently flies a wide variety of aircraft including all complex and high performance single engine aircraft.
Stephen Crilly
Steve Crilly joined Usher Aviation from Thompson Airways in May 2010. Steve holds EASA B1 and B2 licenses as well as an FAA A&P license and has type ratings on everything from a Cessna 150 to Boeing Business Jets. Steve’s passion for aviation, enthusiasm and managerial experience at the highest level in the industry has greatly enhanced our maintenance operations. Steve was a key person in our company’s expansion into the Corporate Aircraft maintenance industry during 2011.
Joseph Redahan
Joe works with Usher Aviation as an airframe and engine mechanic having learned his trade initially in the commercial aircraft industry working on a wide range of heavy jets. Joe is also a qualified pilot and is authorized for engine ground runs on all aircraft and flight testing of the majority of the general aviation fleet.
Joe manages our parts department. His logistical expertise ensures timely delivery of all parts required during maintenance.