Gene Kim

Gene Kim is an experienced aviation executive currently serving as Vice President of Airline Operations at Archer since March 2025. Prior to this role, Gene was a Principal at ES2M Ltd Co for a brief period in early 2025, focusing on aviation consulting. From June 2011 until December 2024, Gene held various leadership positions at Southwest Airlines, culminating as Managing Director responsible for NOC ATC, Training and Standards, and previously serving as Senior Director in Dispatch and Regulatory Operations. Earlier career highlights include serving as Senior Program Manager for Amazon Air. Gene holds a degree from Old Dominion University, earned between August 1985 and May 1989.