30 years of military and civil aviation expertise — now packaged as consulting, guides, and advisory services for MROs, operators, training academies, and cargo carriers across the Americas and Caribbean.
About Raymond D. Johnson
My career began in military aviation in 1995 and has taken me through every level of the industry — shop floor mechanic, licensed engineer, acting duty engineer, station manager, AMO director, and now independent consultant.
I have held CRS sign-off authority on the A320 and A340, directed all ECCAA-authorized AMO operations for OECS Aviation Maintenance Ltd. in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, managed line maintenance for Caribbean Airlines, and provided comprehensive maintenance oversight for global carriers at SVD Airlines Technical Support — an EASA/UK/TTCAA approved facility.
Through GroundTruth Aero, I now deliver 30 years of institutional knowledge as consulting services, digital guides, and advisory retainers for the operators, MROs, and professionals who need verified aviation intelligence — not theory.
What I Offer
Professional aviation advisory services backed by 30 years of hands-on experience across military and civil aviation.
Complete application support for FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification — from pre-application through certificate issuance. RSM and QCM development, FSDO liaison, and ongoing compliance.
Independent technical evaluation of aircraft acquisitions — airworthiness assessment, maintenance cost projection, and comparative fleet analysis reports for operators and investors.
Design and implementation of aviation maintenance training programs for AMOs and Part 147 schools — including Human Factors, technical curricula, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Ongoing monthly advisory for operators and MROs across the Americas and Caribbean — maintenance planning, regulatory guidance, and technical decision support when you need it.
Full AMO establishment support under ECCAA, JCAA, TTCAA, and FAA frameworks — organizational structure, documentation, quality systems, and personnel qualification planning.
Specialist consulting for operators in the Caribbean and Latin American region — regional regulatory navigation, fleet suitability for island operations, and local authority interface.
Carriers & Organizations Served
Digital Guides
30 years of aviation expertise — packaged into actionable, professionally produced guides available for instant download.
The complete step-by-step certification roadmap — from pre-application planning through first certificate issuance. Written from 30 years inside Part 145 operations.
The complete roadmap to careers in aviation maintenance and engineering. 15+ career paths explained with real salaries, certification requirements, and step-by-step entry guidance.
Get In Touch
Whether you're building an MRO, pursuing FAA certification, evaluating a fleet, or navigating Caribbean airspace regulations — I've been where you are. Let's connect and find out how I can help.
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