The Best Team in the Business
Motivated, dedicated, professional…these three words sum up our entire Key Air team. All of our employees have a single goal: to provide safe, reliable and personalized air transportation. Key Air's success is directly attributed to the fact that the company attracts and retains the best people in the industry. In fact, 55% of our employees (including pilots) have been with us for more than 5 years and 15% have been here for more than 10 years. All are driven by the desire to provide the perfect flying conditions for each and every customer.
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Greg Kinsella
Mr. Kinsella joined Key Air in January 2012. Prior to his appointment to President and CEO, he held the position of Vice President Business Development where he has been instrumental in the expansion of Key Air's managed aircraft fleet. As a 20-year industry veteran, Mr. Kinsella is an experienced pilot with a diverse background and a proven track record of successful business development. In addition, he has held key positions at major airframe and engine OEMs (including British Aerospace/BAe Systems, Saab Aircraft and Rolls-Royce), global financial institutions and esteemed business aviation operations both private and commercial alike. Previous to joining Key Air, Mr. Kinsella held the position of Chief Operating Officer for a national aircraft management company where he was instrumental in expanding the business. |
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David "Buddy" Blackburn Mr. Blackburn began his general aviation career with Key Air in January 1990 during which time he held various management positions including Line Manager, Operations Manager and Vice President General Manager. In 2005 Mr. Blackburn was promoted to President of Key Air NY Metro OXC formally known as Keystone Aviation Services. He was promoted to his current position, Senior Vice President, Nationwide FBO Operations, in July 2009 and is responsible for overseeing FBO Operations at all Key Air facilities. Mr. Blackburn is knowledgeable in all aspects of FBO operations, including airport and facility requirements, accounting and operations, training, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Blackburn is a veteran of the United States Air Force. |
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Danny Olmstead Mr. Olmstead joined Key Air in August 2005. Having been a professional pilot since 1981, Mr. Olmstead spent the last 12 years with US Airways as a Pilot, Check Airman, Program Manager for both the Canadair CRJ and Boeing 727 aircraft, and a Designated Examiner. His corporate experience includes flying for the Trump Organization and Director of Maintenance on a corporate Boeing 727. Currently Mr. Olmstead has over 8000 hours of flight time and is rated on A320, CL-65, and HS 125 aircraft. He is also an FAA Designated Flight Examiner, Certified Instructor, Flight Test Pilot and an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic. |
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David Cahill Mr. Cahill joined Key Air in June 2008. He was formerly the Vice President, General Counsel of Kuehne + Nagel Inc., a worldwide freight forwarding and logistics company, for 15 years. Prior to Kuehne + Nagel, he was an associate attorney at Robinson, Silverman, Pearse, Aronsohn & Berman in New York for 7 years. Mr. Cahill received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of William and Mary. He received his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. |
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Jim Calabrese Mr. Calabrese joined Key Air in August 2009 and is responsible for maintaining the company’s aircraft and equipment to ensure continuous safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Calabrese was formerly Director of Maintenance at Wayfarer Aviation, a Part 135 operator in Weymouth, MA. His management responsibilities there included employee direction and guidance, as well as establishing procedures for purchasing and repair of materials and other aircraft products. Over the years, he has held a number of positions in general aviation that demonstrate his experience and expertise—Director of Maintenance Planning, Manager of Maintenance Control, Supervisor of Maintenance Control and Line Mechanic. Mr. Calabrese has extensive technical and licensure training and attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. |
