Trenton Kimzey – Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot

Liberty University 2026

With relatives serving in the Air Force and working for Southwest Airlines, I showed an interest in the technical side of aviation. Graduating from Liberty University with a Commercial / Corporate Aviation Concentration, I aspire to instill in others the same fascination that guided me to the world of flying.

Education

Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics 08/2022 - 05/2026 Graduate from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, with a Commercial / Corporate Concentration and a GPA of 3.62. Additionally, I graduated with a minor in Aviation Safety, and was declared eligible for the Dean's List for six semesters.

Work Experience

Aviation Safety Club Leadership
Liberty University 01/2026 - 01/2025 Communicated and scheduled meetings with university faculty and industry associates. Directed club social pages and produced infographics and flyers for events. Worked as a team to coordinate and facilitate club events.
Multimedia Artist and Composer
YouTube - 06/2020 I produce and publish original art and music on YouTube, reaching 88K subscribers and 25.5M views. I manage all aspects of content creation, including concept building, editing, audio work, audience interaction, and brand management.

Honors & awards

Scholarship Recipient
04/2022 Received an award from the AOPA Foundation for High School Flight Training as a result of GPA, private pilot written exam results, and essay questions. The awarded funding was used to train and acquire a private pilot's license at KDWH in 08/2023.
National Speech Champion
06/2022 Received first place in Digital Interpretation and third place in Duo Interpretation speech categories during the National Christian Forensics Communication Association's 2022 national championship. The experience gained during four years of speech and debate training was used to mentor other students in script-writing, public speaking, and critical thinking.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 277.2 hrs
  • Training Type: Commercial Pilot
  • Facility: Liberty University
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 22.4 hrs
  • Training Type: Commercial Pilot
  • Facility: Liberty University