Kenneth L Gile

Kenneth "Ken" Gile (born 1947) is the Chief Operating Officer of Flydubai, the low-cost carrier owned by the Dubai government. Prior to joining Flydubai, Ken was the President and COO of now defunct Skybus Airlines and a former pilot and Director of Operations for Southwest Airlines. Ken was also a pilot in the US 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.