Kyle Quakenbush

Kyle Quakenbush is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the aviation industry. Currently serving as the Lead Aviation Systems Engineer and Chair of the Commercial Aviation Issue Analysis Team at MITRE since March 2020, Kyle has also led initiatives in information sharing and outreach. Previous positions include Manager of FOQA/FRMP at Spirit Airlines, Analyst for FOQA at Republic Airways Holdings, U.S Flight Operations Manager at Aeromanagement Group, and Operations Manager alongside Flight School Manager at Trident Aircraft. Early career experience includes the role of Dispatcher at Western Michigan University, where Kyle supported training activities for flight courses. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration and Flight Science from Western Michigan University, earned between 2006 and 2010.