It’s all about Thrill, High Speeds
and Top Level Risk

You are only as good as your employees

Kilo Charlie Aviation showcases an exceptional assembly of aviation professionals, unmatched anywhere else. Our team includes certified flight instructors, skilled mechanics, and a dedicated support crew, all embodying extensive knowledge, unwavering focus, and the highest level of professionalism.

Our curriculum blends a wealth of aviation knowledge with a comprehensive training program that includes classroom instruction, simulator exercises, and real flight experiences. Upon completing your training with us, you will possess the skills, experience, and safety awareness necessary to become a confident pilot.

We take pride in being a diverse group united by our passion for flight training and our commitment to sharing that passion with others.

Our Team

Drew Konicek
Drew KonicekChief Executive Officer
Robert Renfro
Robert RenfroChief Revenue Officer
Arthur Koenig
Arthur KoenigChief Operating Officer
Greg Laudick
Greg LaudickAdministrative Director
Ashleigh Koenig
Ashleigh KoenigDirector of Academic Services
Jill Mason
Jill MasonMaintenance Director
John Stefansen
John StefansenDirector of Training
Derek Matthews
Derek MatthewsAssistant Chief Pilot
Trent Kinney
Trent KinneyStudent Advisor
Ellie Lichti
Ellie LichtiFlight Operations Coordinator
Rylee Teigen
Rylee TeigenMarketing Coordinator

Flight Instructors

Bailey Andrade
Bailey AndradeFlight Instructor
Brandyn Reeves
Brandyn ReevesFlight Instructor
Brendon Lanker
Brendon LankerFlight Instructor
Brent Landrum
Brent LandrumFlight Instructor
Brett Guo
Brett GuoFlight Instructor
Collin Giambrone
Collin Giambrone Flight Instructor
Isaac Corcoran
Isaac CorcoranFlight Instructor
Isaac Partida
Isaac PartidaFlight Instructor
Jeffrey Ching
Jeffrey ChingFlight Instructor
Jonah Libbert
Jonah LibbertFlight Instructor
Lyle Sobba
Lyle Sobba Flight Instructor
Makayla O'Brien
Makayla O'BrienFlight Instructor
Mason Beam
Mason BeamFlight Instructor
Mat Edwards
Mat EdwardsFlight Instructor
Matthew Haselhorst
Matthew HaselhorstFlight Instructor
Mic Kriebel
Mic KriebelFlight Instructor
Nancy Biston
Nancy BistonFlight Instructor
Paul Lee
Paul LeeFlight Instructor
Rick Deaton
Rick DeatonFlight Instructor
Sydney Fergerson
Sydney FergersonFlight Instructor
Zach Sullentrup
Zach SullentrupFlight Instructor

Dispatch

John Schmidt
John Schmidt
JT Mueller
JT Mueller
Matt Crane
Matt Crane
Sophia Hinshaw
Sophia Hinshaw
Zoe Newcomb
Zoe Newcomb

Aircraft Maintenance Department

Frank Horueath
Frank Horueath
Jon Meiusi
Jon Meiusi
Joshua Kennedy
Joshua Kennedy
Landon Reeder
Landon Reeder
Logan Baker
Logan Baker
Owen Fortney
Owen Fortney

From the Crew at Kilo Charlie Aviation:

“Becoming a member of the staff at Kilo Charlie Aviation is a statement on your career and abilities, whether you are a Certified Flight Instructor, a seasoned mechanic, or part of the support crew. We only bring on professionals who show a passion for creating the best pilots. Everything we do is directed towards that goal.”— Drew Konicek, Chief Executive Officer, Kilo Charlie Aviation

Trent Kinney
Trent Kinney
As Kilo Charlie Aviation’s Student Advisor, Trent and his team of training advisors are your guide to beginning your journey into the world of aviation. Regardless of your background, they will assist you in charting a course to achieving your aviation dreams.

Talk To Our Student Advisor

At Kilo Charlie Aviation, our goal is not only to become the top flight school in the Midwest; we aspire to be the flight school of choice for pilots across the U.S. and around the globe. Come visit us today, and discover for yourself why we are the fastest-growing flight school in the region!

A Dynamic Group of Enthusiasts and Professionals