Aviation in Montana
Katie Pribyl to Kick off 2026 Montana Aviation Conference as Keynote Speaker
Growing up on a ranch in Montana, Katie didn’t have a lot of exposure to aviation. But after flying halfway around the world at the age of 15, she decided she wanted a seat up front. As a high school senior, she took her first flying lesson. Katie went on to earn a degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). She achieved her dream of becoming an airline pilot at the age of 21 when she was hired to fly the CRJ-200 for Atlantic Coast Airlines/Independence Air.
Katie’s career took a turn when the airline she was flying for went out of business in 2005. Her next job was as an aviation data research analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Katie then went to work as the director of communications for General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) where she acted as the worldwide industry spokesperson for the manufacturers of general aviation airplanes, engines, and avionics.
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