On July 6, Air announced the appointment of David Kensick as chief operating officer. Kensick joins Air’s executive leadership team during a period of significant momentum, as the company continues to scale its Air Enterprise Readiness platform to meet the evolving demands of the national security enterprise.
Under the leadership of CEO Tara Murphy Dougherty, Air has established a wide-ranging customer base across the federal government and every military service. Following its achievement of unicorn status in 2025, the company is focused on maturing its operational framework to support continued 100% year-over-year growth and the delivery of critical data-driven capabilities to the warfighter.
“David brings a rare combination of corporate expertise, strategic vision, and deep military mission understanding that is essential for this next chapter of Air’s expansion,” said Dougherty. “As the Department of War moves to embrace commercial innovation at speed, David’s leadership will ensure our internal operations are as agile and high-performing as the solutions we provide our customers.”
As COO, Kensick will oversee Air’s global business operations, ensuring the company’s internal infrastructure and processes are optimized to support its rapid scaling and product innovation. He brings more than two decades of experience in high-stakes leadership, specializing in transforming complex operations and enhancing customer-centricity in the technology and aviation sectors.
Kensick joins Air from ID.me, where he served as chief experience officer (CXO), leading the company’s efforts to streamline operations and improve service delivery for more than 150 million users. Previously, he spent more than 15 years at United Airlines in several senior leadership capacities.
Kensick’s professional foundation is rooted in military service; he served more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as an F-16 pilot and Squadron Commander, where he led personnel in high-pressure environments. He also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
“Air is leading a fundamental shift in how the United States maintains its competitive advantage through software and data that drive readiness,” said Kensick. “I am honored to join a team so deeply committed to the national security mission. I look forward to helping Air deliver the speed, scale, and reliability that our national security partners require.”
Source: Air
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