Type Of Business:
Aviation Charter Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Capt. Kaczynski's expertise includes business development, aviation consultancy and operations.
Major Product/SVS:
Air Charters, Fuel Sales, Hangar Rentals, Aircraft Sales and Management
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal; Fortune
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming, Boating, Skiing, Spending Time with his Family
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (1987); Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Florida Institute of Technology
Affiliations Awards:
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce; Kennesaw Business Association; Charter Hub; Reserve Officers Association of the United States; National Business Aviation Association; The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Place of Birth:
Summit, NJ
Industry:
Commercial Aviation
Work History:
Owner, FLY LBI, Inc. (2002-Present); U.S. Airways Inc. (1999-2008); Executive Officer, Aircraft Commander, United States Air Force (1988-2003); AirTran Airways (1994)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was selling his first airplane.
Charity:
Chairman, Children Helping Children; Mt. Zion United Methodist Church; American Cancer Society; Habitat for Humanity International
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his perseverance and determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was inspired by his father, who was a decorated fighter pilot in the Korean War and B-747 captain for Trans World Airlines.
Extended Bio Profile:
Capt. Kaczynski is an aviation veteran with over 25 years of diverse experience. He possesses 10,000 accident-free flight hours and extensive experience in general aviation, with the United States Air Force, scheduled airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration. He started flying while in high school at the Naples Airport and later went on to earn his commercial, instrument and multi-engine ratings at the Florida Institute of Technology, graduating with a bachelor's degree in aviation management and flight technology. After graduation, he obtained his turbojet flight engineer rating, became an instructor and worked until he was accepted into the pilot training program with the United States Air Force. He served in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and several missions in Bosnia, Panama and Haiti. While serving in the Reserves, he acquired his airline transport rating and was hired by AirTran Airways, where was a captain with the DC-9 team for five years. He left AirTran Airways in 1999 to fly with US Airways Inc., where he flew B-727 and A-319/320/321 airplanes. Immediately following the events of September 11th, he began flying Very Important Person DC-9s for various high-profile sports and racing teams and, subsequently, started his own consulting company. While he was managing property and aircraft, he joined Atlanta Air Charter, where he shares his vast knowledge and expertise. His airline transport pilot ratings include: AB320, B-737, BE-400, C-500, C-650, DC-9, L-382, MU-300, King Air 90/200 and B-727 F/E.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Flight Operations, Developing, Expanding and Enhancing the Business
Education Certifications:
Certified Airline Transport Pilot
Awards/Honors:
Air Medal; Aerial Achievement Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Safety Award, National Business Aviation Association