Kourtney Gillespie

Kourtney Gillespie is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Captain at Air Cargo Carriers since July 2023 and a Certified Flight Instructor at Luke Weather's Flight Academy since July 2021. Kourtney's background includes roles as an Aviation Analyst at Flightdocs and a trainee at the Federal Aviation Administration, where knowledge of air traffic control principles was developed. Previous experience includes serving as an Emergency Dispatcher for Manatee County Government, where quick decision-making in emergencies was essential, as well as instructing K-12 students as a Substitute Teacher. Kourtney also held a managerial position as the District Campaign Manager for Martin Hyde's campaign for Sarasota City Commissioner and contributed as a Student Ambassador at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Kourtney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.