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Alan Zielinski has balanced a career in both aviation and home remodeling for decades. He manages Better Kitchens, a company his father Ed started in 1956, while also playing an active role at Chicago Executive Airport as a member of the Leading Edge Flying Club and as a flight instructor.
Zielinski’s aviation experience began at age 18 and includes serving as chief pilot for a large corporation for 22 years. He is currently a certified pilot examiner for the FAA. His passion for flying was sparked by his uncle during a family trip, leading to a lifelong involvement in aviation that now extends to his son Justin, who works as a commercial multi-engine pilot.
“It’s rare for someone to find one passion in their life, and I am really lucky to have found two,” explains Alan. “Both roles let me collaborate with people eager to fulfill a goal, whether improving their home or learning to become a pilot. It’s an honor to be part of others’ lives in such a meaningful way.”
