Career
Prior to joining Flydubai, Ken was the President and chief operating officer of now defunct Skybus Airlines and a former pilot and Director of Operations for Southwest Airlines. Ken was also a pilot in the United States Air Force, as well as for Saudi Arabian Airlines prior to his career with Southwest. Gile is noted for his low-cost carrier (LCC) experience, and specifically for his focus on aircraft utilization and electronic booking.
He also has stated the airline will focus on implementing a successful hedging plan, something that has been a key component of Southwest Airline"s strategy.
