Jeff Kennedy

Jeff Kennedy is an experienced aviation and military professional currently serving as the Assistant Chief Pilot at Southwest Airlines since April 2006, based in Dallas. Prior to this role, Jeff served as a Human Factors Specialist in the U.S. Navy Reserve, along with significant leadership positions including Operations Officer Commander of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing and C-40 Aircraft Commander. Jeff's earlier career includes working as a Systems Engineer at BAE Systems, where responsibilities centered on F-35 Basing, Ship Suitability, and Mission Systems Sim Piloting. Other notable positions include flight engineering at American Airlines, and multiple roles within the U.S. Navy, including FA-18 Adversary Pilot and F-14 Pilot. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and advanced military education at the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College and Defense Acquisition University.