Brent Brinkley has worked at the Foothills Regional Airport for 20 years.

He started his aviation career in 2001 working as a lineman for Avtec Services. He now has over nine years of experience as a manager at Foothills Airport.

In 2010 he started his own company, Brinkley Aviation for the purposes of Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental, and Brokerage which he maintained until June of 2012 when he was promoted to Airport Administrator.

He is a FAA Certified Multi-Engine Instrument Flight Instructor, holds an Airline Transport License, Commercial Seaplane, and Glider. Brent is also a certified Aircraft Mechanic.

He is married to Sommer Brinkley and they have two kids Kara and Kody, ages 15 and 19.