Ken has been flying for more than 32 years with a background including flight instructing, corporate flying and over 22 years flying for a major airline. He has flown numerous transport category and general aviation aircraft and holds several certifications including B757/767/ER170/ERJ190 type ratings, CFII (Gold Seal), Flight Engineer Turbojet, Advanced Ground Instructor and FAA 8099 certifications. His experience also includes operating procedure design certification and implementation, safety investigations and courseware development. Ken is currently a Captain and Check Airman and former Fleet Manager at a major U.S. air carrier. Ken has been an adjunct professor teaching advanced aviation management courses and has been an invited speaker on numerous occasions. He holds a Masters degree in Aeronautical Science with Operations Specialization from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor’s Degree in aviation from ERAU. In his free time Ken enjoys flying his Piper Warrior from the airpark where he resides and chasing his Beagle appropriately named “Piper.”