With a passion for aviation sparked by flying with his grandfather as a child, Doug founded Big Sky Aviation in 1998 along with his wife, Beth. Doug serves as President of Big Sky Aviation and is also a stockbroker and managing partner at a financial investment firm.

In 1998, Beth co-founded Big Sky Aviation with her husband, Doug. Today she manages multiple business functions, including human resources, corporate and private client services, property management and accounting. Beth also holds the supervisory position for the on-site PSI testing center. In these roles, her application of creative problem solving continues to benefit clients, trainees and employees alike.

Since joining Big Sky Aviation in 1999, Jeff continues to be a key member of our team. Today he oversees our FBO operation, and is responsible for administration of corporate flight logistics, flight training, fuel-quality control programs, employee-training programs and maintaining FBO safety and compliance standards. He is also a proctor at our on-site PSI testing center. In all aviation activities, Jeff’s primary objective is to ensure operations are running safely, smoothly and according to procedure.

As an FAA Certified Airframe and Powerpland Mechanic, IA, Walt taught hundreds of aircraft mechanics at the Cumberland County Aviation Academy prior to joining the Big Sky Aviation team. With his credentials and vast knowledge of aviation, he serves as Big Sky Aviation’s Maintenance Supervisor. He oversees our rigorous aircraft inspection programs and proactively ensures safe operations at our facility.

Rob is an FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic on Big Sky Aviation’s maintenance team.  In addition to facilitating the maintenance needs of our customers, he also coordinates those of the Big Sky rental fleet aircraft.  He helps with all aviation services, from oil changes to engine overhauls and everything in between.

Wil became a part of the Big Sky Aviation team after earning his Private Pilot license at our Flight School. Around the FBO, you’ll find him focused on taking care of our customers at the front counter or refueling on the flight line. His passion for aviation is evident –– he talks all things aviation at any opportunity and continuously seeks new knowledge. Fun fact: Wil holds an Instrument and Commercial rating.

Kevin is an FAA certified CFII at Big Sky Aviation. His enthusiasm for aviation shows though his dedication to providing the best quality flight training to all students.  As he is always looking to advance his own training and bring fresh new ideas to our Flight School, Kevin spearheaded the recent addition of the Redbird MX-2 Flight Simulator lab and created the St. Augustine Academy Third Semester Flight Program.

As a full-time, FAA certified CFII, Dave brings a unique perspective from his well-rounded flight experience. In his time as a pilot, he has flown Cessna 172’s to Gulfstreams. Recently, Dave completed the Cessna G1000 Nxi factory training. As a result, he had the opportunity to implement a one-of-a kind program at Big Sky Aviation’s Flight School, integrating our new 2017 G1000 Nxi aircraft and our Redbird Simulator. Because of this commitment to continuing education, we are proud to offer pilot training that promotes proficiency in current technology.

Originally serving as a flight instructor in our early years, Tim has returned to our team as a part-time flight instructor.  As a CFI, he enjoys providing primary flight instruction and recurrent flight training.  At Big Sky Aviation, his airport operations experience and aviation expertise contribute to the diversity of our resources.

As a full time CFII at Big Sky, Adam’s passion for aviation and excitement for teaching is unparalleled.  His personality is high energy and he loves helping people achieve their lifelong dream of learning to fly.  Adam enjoys all aspects of flight training – from initial to advanced and recurrency training.  He also works with students to complete individualized accelerated training programs for Private, Instrument, Commercial and CFI courses.

After spending some time in Alaska working as a pilot for Wings of Alaska airlines, Adam is back home closer to family and friends.  In his free time, Adam enjoys the outdoors, hunting, hiking, camping and spending time with his family.

From the time he was a kid, Shaun was fascinated with airplanes.  Great memories of flying with his dad in his Cherokee and attending Oshkosh with his grandparents fueled his interest.  Shaun took his first flight on his 21^st birthday and went on to obtain his Private Pilot license at Big Sky.  After earning a college degree in History, he decided to make aviation his career.

After some time flight instructing and then moving up in the corporate aviation world to fly Embraers, Citations and Boeing 747 jets, Shaun was recently promoted to the position of Captain on the Boeing 767.

In his free time, Shaun enjoys creating and playing music, camping with his fiancée, and flight instructing at Big Sky!  As a CFII, Shaun likes helping someone along the journey from having no experience whatsoever, to flying confidently a mile in the air and safely returning home.   Whether their goal is to learn to fly, become recurrent or advance their skills with an added rating or certificate, Shaun loves keeping his hand in General Aviation and working with students to achieve their goals.