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About KCAC Aviation
A factory-authorized aircraft sales and service center for Pilatus Aircraft and Piper Aircraft, KCAC Aviation has guided many owners and pilots through the ins and outs of private aviation. From aircraft ownership, to charter, maintenance and everything in between, the tenured team at KCAC works passionately to keep you in the air and on your way to your next business deal or personal adventure.
Our knowledgeable sales team understands that your choice of aircraft is mission critical. They will help you determine your mission requirements, aircraft goals and enhance your ownership experience. With intimate knowledge of Pilatus and Piper aircraft, as well as involvement with several other aircraft and equipment manufacturers, they will guide you to the best aircraft model for your needs. Pulling from years of aviation experience and personal flight hours, their expertise will help you select the best aircraft for your mission profile.
When selecting an aviation partner, remember the importance of the people behind the service. When you work with an experienced team that’s filled with professional and knowledgeable experts who care about you and your aircraft, you’re in good hands and ready to take on new opportunities, one flight at a time.
When you work with KCAC Aviation, you become part of the KCAC family. And like any great family, we take care of each other.
KCAC Aviation’s Mission Statement:
Our mission is to earn each of our customers trust; lead the aviation community by example; put customers first; embrace a company culture of professionalism and camaraderie where employees feel empowered to do their best and enjoy coming to work; be mindful of previous successes but never grow complacent.
KCAC Aviation’s Vision:
To be a trusted authority in aviation that has earned the respect of our peers because of our employees, our partnerships and our performance.
Your partner in business aviation
Our client relationships go far beyond simply selling an aircraft. We view our customers as partners and are here to provide guidance and assistance no matter how great or small the need. KCAC offers maintenance and FBO services to keep your aircraft at peak performance. Our team can also provide full management of your aircraft enabling you to enjoy both the benefits and excitement of owning your own aircraft while aviation professionals manage your asset.
Awards and recognition
KCAC Aviation’s associates pride themselves on being best in class. Others agree, recognizing our maintenance, charter and sales programs with top industry accolades. For over 10 years, KCAC Aviation has received Pilatus top sales awards and been named Pilatus Dealer of the Year multiple times. Our Part-145 maintenance team has also received the exclusive diamond certification for excellence in maintenance training. At KCAC, we look forward to putting our award winning efforts to work for you.
Meet the Team
What sets KCAC Aviation apart is our dedicated team of professionals who are constantly striving to achieve the highest levels of customer service in business aviation. From the dynamic sales team to the best maintenance team in the business, the KCAC Aviation team is ready to put their years of experience to work for you.
Get to know our team
Tony Mateer
General Manager
Tony Mateer
General Manager
Tony has over 25 years in aviation, both as a pilot & manager with over 7500 flight hours. Before aviation, Tony was in the automotive industry. He has worked as a pilot and Director of Ops flying charter and air ambulance services for 10+ years prior to joining KCAC. When not at work, Tony can be found in the kitchen with a glass of wine cooking with his wife Anne, grilling or tinkering on basement projects. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of all of his business endeavors.
Kiz Olson
Director of Human Resources
Kiz Olson
Director of Human Resources
Kiz found her passion for HR early on and has been a part of the KCAC family for over 20 years. Even when she worked retail prior to joining KCAC, Kiz gravitated towards the employee hiring, benefits & training side & she decided to get her Masters in Human Resources. Kiz likes the variety each day brings & enjoys working with management and employees to make KCAC an employer of choice. Outside of work, Kiz and her husband Jeff enjoy spending time with her step-daughter & extended family.
Bill Lento
Director of Maintenance
Bill Lento
Director of Maintenance
Bill started his aviation career in 1988 as an Apache helicopter crew chief. He went to Maple Woods Community College to earn his A & P licenses and graduated from Kansas State Univ. with a degree in Aviation Technology. He has worked in the experimental flight dept. for Beechcraft. Bill has worked for KCAC since 2004 as a mechanic, QA Manager and now serves as the Director of Maintenance. He is the valid holder of Airframe, Powerplant, & Inspection Authorization certificates from the FAA.
Michael Kolman
Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales
Michael Kolman
Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales
IA, KS, MO, NE, OK
In 1986, Michael started his aviation education at Utah Valley Univ. & then graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1989. He holds an ATP pilot certificate & has logged nearly 3000 flight hours. Michael has worked for various OEMs & feels that the greatest value he can bring to his clients is being a trusted advisor analyzing his customers’ needs. Michael & Melanie are proud parents of 8 kids, 2 married, 2 in college and 5 keeping them constantly on the go with school outings & sports. Contact Michael at 913.324.1250
Keith Plumb
Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales
Keith Plumb
Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales
IL, IN, MN, WI
Keith’s passion for aviation began at age 15 after taking a flying lesson in Virginia. He graduated from Embry-Riddle and, in 1998, Keith moved to Wichita, KS to sell pre-owned jets and new Piaggio P180s. In 2001, he co-founded Executive AirShare and grew the profitable business to 50 aircraft. Keith holds an ATP with King Air 350 and five jet type ratings. Keith and his wife Jill are proud parents to five teenagers. He enjoys flying, golfing, traveling and being a member of YPO, AOPA and EAA. Contact Keith at 913.324.1250
Dave DeWalt
Piper and PreOwned Aircraft Sales
Dave DeWalt
Piper Aircraft Sales – AR, CO, KS, MO, OK
PreOwned Aircraft Sales
Dave spent summers as a child camping at AirVenture. That fueled his love for aviation & by high school, he was already flying. Dave graduated with a degree in Economics & Accounting with a focus in new business development, but once he realized he could make a living in aviation, he jumped in & never looked back. Dave has been selling aircraft for KCAC since 1999. When he isn’t flying he is either restoring classic cars & motorcycles or spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks with family. Contact Dave at 913.324.1250
Scott Blair
Client Relations Manager
Scott Blair
Client Relations Manager
With over 30 years of aviation experience, Scott Blair brings a wealth of knowledge to KCAC’s Client Relations Manager role. The Desert Storm veteran started as an Air Force C-130 maintenance technician. He has also worked as an A&P technician, field service engineer and maintenance manager for other aviation companies.
“I love learning technical information and how systems work,” he says, “along with building relationships with aircraft owners and operators.”
Outside of work, you may find Scott SCUBA diving on shipwrecks, riding his Harley or spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and family.
Contact Scott at 913.324.1256
Jamie Murray
Contracts and Sales Administration Manager
Jamie Murray
Contracts and Sales Administration Manager
Jamie’s intro flight through the Young Eagles in middle school eventually led her to pursue her Aviation Mgmt. degree from the Univ. of Central Missouri. There she earned her Commercial Pilot’s License with Multi & Inst. ratings & later became an AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) in Operations. In her career, Jamie has served as a banner tow pilot in FL as well as a commercial airlines pilot.
Carrie Gicante
Director of Marketing
Carrie Gicante
Director of Marketing
As a kid, Carrie always loved going to air shows with her family to watch the Blue Angels perform and see the B-2’s at Whiteman AFB. Today, she puts her years of marketing experience to work for KCAC in a variety of ways, including coordination of the Great Planes Air Expo. When Carrie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling to wherever the next adventure takes her whether it’s hiking an active volcano in Chile or cruising the sand dunes of Oklahoma.
Lindsay Barnard
Controller
Lindsay Barnard
Controller
Lindsay is proud to put her 10+ years of accounting experience to work as the Controller for KCAC Aviation. She graduated with a degree in Accounting from MidAmerica Nazarene University and enjoys using those skills within the aviation industry. When Lindsay isn’t crunching numbers, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her family and friends.
Trenton Jones
FBO Manager
Trenton Jones
FBO Manager
Trenton previously served as Line Service Manager before being promoted to his current role of FBO Manager. As a proud member of the KCAC team, he has learned about the aviation industry from the ground up. Trenton’s approach to customer service is centered around surpassing expectations and catering to individual needs. This philosophy, along with his proactive approach and attention to detail, is demonstrated through the strong connections he has formed with numerous KCAC customers. When he’s not at work, you can find Trenton touring the country on his Harley-Davidson, playing golf or spending time with family.
Nicole Taber
Charter Coordinator
Nicole Taber
Charter Coordinator
Nicole Taber started her career at KCAC in the customer service department and was quickly promoted to Charter Assistant. Her career background includes business development, client relationship management and customer service. Nicole enjoys working day-in and day-out assisting customers with their travel needs. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Washburn University with an emphasis in Human Services. When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Kevin Smith
Chief Pilot
Kevin Smith
Chief Pilot
Kevin has been in aviation for more than 30 years and has accrued more than 11,000 hours of flight time. He has previously served as President and General Manager of other flight departments in the Kansas City area, but has been flying with KCAC Aviation for over 15 years. Kevin is an avid runner and wine enthusiast. When he is not at the airport, you will find Kevin spending time with his family.
Clinton McKenzie
Assistant Chief Pilot
Clinton McKenzie
Assistant Chief Pilot
Although Clinton McKenzie, KCAC’s assistant chief pilot, can’t remember a time when he wasn’t thinking about airplanes, he didn’t take his first big step toward an aviation career until after college when he earned his private pilot’s certificate. Prior to joining KCAC, Tony Mateer, KCAC director of operations, gave him his first big break, and the two went on to work together at KCAC in the early 2000s. McKenzie left KCAC in 2005, but he came back to the KCAC Aviation family in 2012. “It’s a great privilege to fly the CJ3+, PC-12 and PC-24,” he said.
When he’s not flying, you will find McKenzie with his wife, Susie, and two sons, Clinton Jr. and Joseph.
Steve Hinkle
Avionics Supervisor
Steve Hinkle
Avionics Supervisor
Steve’s avionics career started in the U.S. Navy repairing multiple military aircraft. The skill set that he acquired in the military is what led him to join the KCAC team in 2007. Outside of work, Steve has over 20 years of volunteer adventures with the Boy Scouts of America. Now that their boys are on their own, Steve has more time to help his wife with her many Pinterest projects!
Contact Our Team
Are you ready to take the next step towards owning an aircraft, flying on our ARGUS Gold rated charter service or simply learning more about the benefits of private aviation? We would like to hear from you. Please fill out the contact form below and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible, or feel free to just give us a call.
KCAC Aviation is located in Olathe, Kansas at the Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC).
OJC: Johnson County Executive Airport
15325 S. Pflumm
Olathe, KS 66062
913.782.0530
Hours of Operation:
Front Desk –
Monday – Friday: 0600-1900
Saturday and Sunday: 0700-1900
Line Service –
7 days a week, 0500-2300
Join Our Team
If you are looking for an exciting career in the aviation industry and are passionate about providing customers with excellent service and support, KCAC would like to hear from you. We offer a wide range of benefits, rewarding careers and a great work environment backed by our award winning team of professionals.
Benefits package
- Company provided benefits (Healthcare, Dental, Vision and Prescriptions)
- Competitive salary
- Drug free workplace
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays
- Profit sharing
- Vacation time
- 401K plan
If you would enjoy working with our team of aviation enthusiasts and desire to share your knowledge and skills with fellow customers and associates, you might be a good fit for KCAC Aviation.
Please review our list of job openings and, if interested, please complete the online employment application and include a copy of your current resume.
Olathe, KS
Avionics Technician
Position Title: Avionics Technician Dept.: Avionics
Reports To: Avionics Supervisor Date: 9/26/2024
Position Summary
The Avionics Technician, under the administrative direction of the Avionics Supervisor, trouble shoots and repairs avionics equipment. The Avionics Technician also upgrades and adds equipment in accordance with FAA standards and customer requests and performs other duties in the Maintenance Department, as necessary.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and repair complex integrated avionics systems
• Replacing components and configuring software to accept them
• Analyzing compatibility and suitability of electronic devices
• Servicing existing electronic components
• Updating aircraft operating software and loading databases
• Troubleshooting electronic problems remotely with customers
• Monitoring supplies and materials to avoid shortages
• Assisting customers with selection of peripherals and monitoring devices
• Responding to weekend pages within 20 minutes (weekend assignments are scheduled on a rotational basis)
• Travel to customers aircraft to repair AOG situations
Qualifications
Knowledge, Training, and Experience
• High School education, or equivalent
• Familiar with and follow the requirements of the Repair Station Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory circulars and manufacturer’s service bulletins.
• Above average grasp of electronic circuitry and ability to read and interpret electronic diagrams and drawings
• Familiarity with modern pitot static, transponder and computer based testing devices
• FCC GROL with radar endorsement preferred
• Garmin G1500 / 3000 / 5000 and /or Honeywell APEX / EPIC operating systems preferred
• Familiarity with Windows and IOS operating sytstems
Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and execute projects with limited supervision
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and ability to get along with all associates
A&P Technician
Position Title: A&P Technician Dept.: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Date: 06/24/08
Position Summary
The A&P Technician, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs all inspections, maintenance and servicing of aircraft. Assure compliance with all applicable federal, government, civilian regulations, and manufacturer’s requirements pertaining to maintenance and modification of aircraft
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Return aircraft to service in a timely manner
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Document all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problem.
• Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
• Measure the tension of control cables.
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
• Responding to weekend pages within 20 minutes (weekend assignments are scheduled on a rotational basis)
• Travel as required to support AOG customer aircraft that are away from KCAC’s facilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Training, and Experience
• High School education, or equivalent
• FAA Certified A&P License
• Must meet/maintain minimum tool inventory requirements
• Familiar with Windows and IOS operating systems
Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass respiratory physicals and work in confined spaces
• Able to routinely lift 75 pounds, climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and execute projects with limited supervision
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and ability to get along with all associates
Human Resource Assistant
Position Title: Human Resources Assistant Dept.: Administrative
Reports To: Director of Human Resources Date: 9/26/2024
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and will work in the HR department and assist in communication with Associates and administering policies and procedures. This position will be trusted with confidential information and will be expected to work with all levels of the organization. Position will also back up Payroll. Schedule will be 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and the position will work in the office, located in Olathe, KS.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with all recruiting by placing ads, scheduling interviews and working with hiring managers during interview process.
• Process all new hire paperwork, to include background checks, company communication and tours
• Communicate with Employees on Insurance enrollments
• Keep all Associate files up to date
• Assist with preparation of payroll
• Track vacation days and communicate schedules with HRM and GM
• Schedule all annual training’s (DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Sexual Harassment, 401K enrollments…)
• Keep all forms and packets updated for employees
• Organize company/associate recognition programs, picnics and catering for lunches
• Back-up for Payroll and Director of Human Resources
• Expected to attend company functions and assist with set-up and clean-up
• Special projects assigned by Director of Human Resources
Knowledge, Training, and Experience
• BS in Human Resources or related business field
• Experience in MS Windows Package
• Experience working in HR, personnel or office management role
• Experience working with all levels of management
Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Well organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with people at all levels within the company