J. Kevin Lacey

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Kevin’s aviation career began in 1973. He earned his Private Pilot Certificate in 1974 and repossessed his first airplane in September 1975.

He earned his Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics Certificate and an Associates Degree in 1976 through Spartan School of Aeronautics.

 

While working as a Director of Maintenance for a FAR Part 141 Flight School, he went on to earn his advanced flight ratings and then moved to a Director of Maintenance and reserve pilot position for a FAR Part 135 operator hauling cancelled checks at night.

 

In 1979, Kevin moved to a Maintenance Crew Chief position in a FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station repairing and maintaining corporate type jets. This position ultimately led him to the cockpit of a Cessna Citation as a corporate pilot and then on to a variety of bigger and faster aircraft operating both FAR Part 91 & Part 135.

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In the late 1980's, a downturn In the economy caused the aviation industry to fall flat causing a rise in aircraft repossessions and the need to support the long term storage, maintenance, and re-marketing of high value aircraft.

 

With 2 re-possessed Learjets and a hangar in bankruptcy, Kevin created a full service FBO, earning a FAR Part 145 Certified Repair Station certificate to support the aircraft that he was repossessing and the creation of a FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate operating corporate jet aircraft. After serving as General Manager and Director of Maintenance for 10 years, it was time to move on.

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In 2005, Kevin expanded into transitioning Commercial Aircraft such Boeing, Airbus, and CRJ's. He has traveled the world assisting with Lease  Returns, Deliveries, Re-Deliveries, Repossessions, Shop Visits, Preservation Programs and much more.

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This unique combination of skills, experience, qualifications, and dedication make Kevin and Texas Air Fleet an invaluable resource for the aviation finance and leasing community.

 

FAA Certificates & Ratings

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization

Airline Transport Pilot
Type Ratings: B737, BE400, CE500, DA10, DA20, LR-Jet, MU300
Single Engine Seaplane & Certified Flight Instructor