Meet the Team
Kirk Lauer
Founder & Head of Coeur d’Alene Aviation
Founded by private pilot and visionary Kirk Lauer, Coeur d’Alene Aviation is the realization of his dream to establish a genuine, full-service aviation home in Coeur d’Alene. Kirk’s personal mission - driven by an unwavering passion for flight - was to bring accessible, quality aviation back to the community he loves. Today, he leads a team dedicated to providing aviators with an unparalleled, all-in-one source for flight training, maintenance, aircraft sales, and on-demand charter service. Kirk remains committed to fostering the regional aviation community, ensuring our facility at KCOE is the only stop you need for your entire aviation journey.
Admin
Darcy Belcher | Front Desk
Kirk Dehn | Administrative Assistant
Wyatt Gibbar | Project Coordinator
Front Receptionist
Darcy Belcher
Project Coordinator
Wyatt Gibbar
Admin. Assistant
Kirk Dehn
Charter
Coeur d’Alene Aviation Charter provides specialized regional services, committed to safe, efficient, and tailor-made flight experiences. Our experienced pilots and staff deliver effortless travel, combining local knowledge with uncompromising safety. We guarantee the plane waits for you, taking you where and when you want, without the hassle of commercial lines.
Our Charter Team specializes in making executive and leisure travel effortless. We combine the intimate local knowledge of Coeur d’Alene’s only licensed charter service with pilots and operations staff who possess extensive experience across diverse general aviation aircraft and uncompromising safety standards. Our mission is to put the power of private flight—no TSA lines, no terminals—directly in your hands, ensuring the aircraft waits for you and delivers you precisely where you want, when you want.
Charter
Chief Charter Pilot
Zeke Douwes
Sarah Lynch | Charter Pilot
Charter Pilot
Mike Quinn | Charter Pilot
Carlos Alcantara | Charter Pilot/CFI
Zeke Douwes | Chief Charter Pilot
Carlos Alcantara
Charter Pilot
Sarah Lynch
Charter Pilot
Mike Quinn
Flight School
Our highly qualified instructors bring extensive experience and a passion for aviation, dedicating themselves to providing personalized, comprehensive flight training. Committed to each student’s success, we focus on safety, skill development, and confidence-building, taking you from novice to pilot with ease.
The Coeur d'Alene Aviation Flight School is powered by a team of highly accomplished Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) whose expertise spans diverse general aviation aircraft. Driven by a deep commitment to safety and the student experience, our instructors provide personalized, comprehensive training designed to meet your schedule and your aviation goals - whether you're pursuing a private license for hobby or aiming for a commercial career. Our team is dedicated to building skills and confidence, taking you from novice to pilot with ease
Flight School
Flight Instructor II
Anthony Leavitt
Flight Instructor I
Caleb Cole
Flight Instructor II
Josh Ranum
Flight Instructor II
Nick Tsunis
Josh Ranum | CFII
Nolan Meehan | CFII
Chief CFI/Charter Pilot
Rachel Skirvin
Flight Instructor II
Jacob Lebsock
Flight Instructor II
Karson Peach
Jacob Lebsock | CFII
Nick Tsunis | CFII
Caleb Cole | CFI
Karson Peach | CFII
Anthony Leavitt | CFII
Rachel Skirvin | Chief Flight Instructor/Charter Pilot
Flight Instructor II
Nolan Meehan
Maintenance
Our Maintenance Team, featuring certified A&P and IA technicians, is the only full-service shop at KCOE. Committed to reliability and quick turnaround, our experts provide thorough, meticulous maintenance for all general aviation aircraft. With 24/7 on-call support and mobile capabilities, our team ensures maximum performance and the highest safety standards, guaranteeing minimal downtime.
The Coeur d'Alene Aviation Maintenance Team is your exclusive, full-service resource at KCOE, composed of certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and Inspection Authorized (IA) technicians. Our team brings extensive expertise and meticulous attention to detail to ensure every aircraft, from piston to turbine, maintains the highest performance and safety standards. Committed to reliability and quick turnaround, our professionals offer comprehensive support, including 24/7 on-call availability and mobile maintenance, dedicated to minimizing your downtime.
John McGee | Maintenance Manager
Maintenance
Parts Manager
Jess Clark
Mechanic
Mechanic
Earl Turner
Andrew Bassols
Shae McGee | Apprentice Mechanic
Maintenance Manager
John McGee
Mechanic
Mechanic
Zach Baker
Cooper Patterson | Mechanic
Zach Baker | Mechanic
Andrew Bassols | Mechanic
Earl Turner | Mechanic
Jess Clark | Parts Manager
Cooper Patterson
Apprentice Mechanic
Shae McGee
Aviation Medical Examinations
via Aviate Medical
Dr. Rachael Ferraro is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and serves as a Senior HIMS FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). With over 20 years of patient-care experience, she founded Aviate Medical in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to offer pilot-centric medical services. She is conveniently located inside Coeur d'Alene Aviation at KCOE. Her mission: helping aviators navigate the FAA medical certification process, manage health concerns (including special issuance), and maintain thriving flight careers. Aviate Medical’s website is linked in the header for more details.
Aviation Medical Examinations
via Aviate Medical
Dr. Rachael Ferraro is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and serves as a Senior HIMS FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). With over 20 years of patient-care experience, she founded Aviate Medical in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to offer pilot-centric medical services. She is conveniently located inside Coeur d'Alene Aviation at KCOE. Her mission: helping aviators navigate the FAA medical certification process, manage health concerns (including special issuance), and maintain thriving flight careers. Click to view Aviate Medical’s website for more details.