Avery Kirk is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in pilot management and business development within the aviation sector. Currently serving as Chief Pilot at Transwest since January 2017, Avery previously held the position of Business Development Manager for Aviation at Trans Lease, Inc., specializing in equipment financing for airport operations. Prior roles include Chief Pilot at Superior Industries Inc. and Air Associates of Kansas, managing large teams of pilots in aerial mapping operations. Avery's early career included flight instruction at T&G Flying Club, providing instruction on a variety of aircraft and accumulating over 1200 hours of flight instruction time. Avery holds an Associate's degree in Aviation from Hesston College and graduated from South Range High School.