About Us
RFA Associates was established in 1996 to conduct FAA approved inspection authorization renewal training. Our services now include customized training programs, manual development, digital records archiving and data research.
Aviation Training and Support Services
Richard Agresto, Aviation Consultant/Trainer
Forty + years of experience in military and commercial aviation.
Graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronuatical University.
Twenty year veteran of US Navy.
Certifications: Airframe & Powerplants, Inspection Authorization, FCC Radiotelephone License
Military experience: Flight Engineer/Loadmaster C-130, Quality Assurance Rep/Supervisor and Maintenance Control Supervisor
Professional experience:
Developed certification material for Part 147 school.
Developed training program for Part 121 pilots, flight attendants, dispatchers, and mechanic ground school.
Conducted avionics training and testing for FCC licensing.
Developed documentation for FAA Part 21 certification for new aircraft manufacturing facility.
Provided quality assurance services to US Forest Service.
Created and maintained aircraft records for Part 135 operator.
Provided technical support for documenting aircraft history in digital and paper format.
Quality Assurance Representative on MD-11 program.
Quality Assurance Manager for development of Part 21 certification.
Instructed at Part 147 school.
ABOUT US