Kenneth Payne

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About Kenneth Payne

Airline pilot who provides friendly customer service experiences while remaining committed to safe flight operations 4,500+ hours of experience in jet aircraft flying to both busy metro airports and smaller airfields with limited resources Former U.S. Navy and Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Crew Chief well-versed in international flight operations Maintains a 360-Degree view of flight operations from years spent in diverse sectors of the aviation industryKenny’s career in aviation began in the United States Navy Reserve where he proudly served as a Flight Engineer on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Simultaneously, he worked on the ramp at Washington Dulles Airport on behalf of a major U.S. legacy airline where his deep knowledge of aircraft systems and ability to excel as a member of a driven team helped him ensure an efficient operational tempo was maintained. After leaving the U.S. Navy Reserves, Kenny began work with the West Virginia Air National Guard where he deployed worldwide in support of operations in the Global War on Terror.Kenny enjoyed aviation but longed for the views from the front of the airplane. He accepted his first jet job flying the IAI Westwind for a small family-oriented charter operation where he gained a plethora of valued experience before joining the airlines. Today, Kenny flies the Embraer 175 at Mesa Airlines. Here he enjoys being part of a team focused on inclusive success and being able to make an individual impact on passenger’s day and their lives.When he isn’t flying, Kenny enjoys spending time outdoors and keeping busy with projects around the house.