About Us
Real airline pilots, one simple mission: help nervous fliers feel at home in the sky.
Our Story
It Started with a Simple Conversation
Our story began not in the cockpit, but with a simple, genuine conversation between our founder, Kyle, and his sister-in-law. After several talks about her fear of flying, he realized that for all the books and videos in the world, what nervous flyers truly needed was a direct connection to the person who knows aviation best. The idea for Dial A Pilot was born from a desire to bridge that gap, giving anxious travelers a trusted voice and a personal connection to the world of flying.
Our Guiding Philosophy
It’s Not About What You Fly, It’s About How You Think
We believe your fear isn’t a condition to be treated, but a knowledge gap to be filled. When you learn to think like a pilot, you can reframe fear into trust.
The Founder
Meet Our Lead Pilot, Kyle Koukol
Dial A Pilot was founded in 2023 by Captain Kyle Koukol after recognizing a distinct lack of reliable fear-of-flying programs. Our vision is simple: connect you with the real people in the flight deck responsible for thousands of lives per week.
As a seasoned pilot, Kyle has a deep understanding of what happens at every stage of a flight. His passion for aviation goes beyond his role as a pilot. As the founder of Dial A Pilot, Kyle has extended his knowledge and love for flying to create a platform that helps nervous airline passengers overcome their anxiety.
In his free time, you can also find Kyle golfing, skiing, hanging out at airshows, or spending time with his favorite passengers, his wife Madison and their golden retriever Winnie.
Our Pilots
Your Friends Behind the Flight Deck Door
Our team is composed of passionate, hand-selected airline pilots who are driven by a simple mission: to help you take back control.
Captain Barry Lee
Boeing 717 Captain, also flew A350 and CRJ700/900
Captain Brett Cookston
Airline Captain, 40 years in aviation
Captain Dan Tolkmit
Retired Delta Captain, 28,000+ hours over 42 years
Captain Don Cuzzort
Retired Southwest Captain, 27,000+ hours over 45 years
First Officer Jeremy Gettings
Boeing 737 First Officer, retired USMC Colonel
Our Mission and Promise
We’re On a Mission to Give You Back Your Freedom
Our entire team is dedicated to giving you the tools to fly without fear. Our flagship program, the Dial-A-Pilot Method, is the most complete system for lasting confidence. It’s built on the same mental models trusted by pilots every day, and we promise it will transform your relationship with flying.