US Aviation Academy

Chongbok(Chuck) Kim

President & Managing Director of Asia-Pacific Operations, USAI

Chuck graduated from State Tech College of Missouri with an FAA A&P license and obtained a master's degree in aviation management from Korea Aerospace University and a master’s Arts degree in Christian Ministry from

Dallas Baptist University. He is passionate about creating online courses in Air Mobility, Global Manpower Recruitment, and MRO business Management. Outside of work, Chuck enjoys golf, bodybuilding, and mentoring his three children who aspire to become pilots and technicians. He is a Professor at Korea Aerospace University and CEO of Aquila Aviation Company in South Korea and U.S Aviation Academy International in the U.S. investing in and operating the FAA Part 147 school at Korea Aerospace University.

Mike Sykes

Chief Executive Officer & Founder, USAA

Mike Sykes is one of the founders of US Aviation and has worked as the CEO since the company started in January of 2006. Mike’s passion is to help businesses grow through strong leadership while delivering quality services at competitive prices. He attended Claremont McKenna College and has used his accounting degree to establish and build several businesses. As a instrument pilot himself, the aviation industry was a natural fit for his business building skills. Outside of work, Mike enjoys water sports, golf, and generally spending time with family.

Justin Sykes

Chief Financial Officer and Owner

Justin graduated with a BA from Claremont McKenna College, majoring in accounting and went on to obtain his CPA after working for EY for several years. He also trained at US Aviation and is an instrument-rated Private Pilot of 100 hours. He enjoys actively being involved in growing and managing a business. On his own time, Justin enjoys water-skiing and driving his “classic” cars.

Scott Sykes

Chief Development Officer

Scott graduated from Baylor College with a BA in Economics and continued on at UNT to obtain his Masters in Economics. He also obtained his Private Pilot license at US Aviation. Scott enjoys the challenges the aviation industry brings: finding the best solution for US Aviation customers, creative problem solving, and pragmatic thinking. At home, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, five snakes and dog. If he is not home, he is at the lake waterskiing.