Dr. Scott Firsing

Dr. Scott Firsing owns Scott Sky Advisors, an aviation consultancy in Austin, Texas, and serves on the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) Board. With over 20 years of experience in aviation and education, he has worked globally for aviation companies in France, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States, and held roles with institutions like the United Nations. Dr. Firsing has a successful track record in business development, marketing, sales, and team management, prioritizing high-quality experiences for customers and employees. In addition to his aviation career, he has been a K-12 School Principal and International Relations Professor, contributing to prestigious institutions like the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of North Carolina.

As a graduate of institutions like LSE and Rutgers University, Dr. Firsing has received awards for research, teaching, and community engagement. His expertise in international relations and aviation has been featured in global media, including AFP, Al-Jazeera, AOPA, AP, BBC, CNBC Africa, and FLYING. Dr. Firsing's extensive written works, surpassing 100 publications, are widely referenced worldwide.

Outside his professional pursuits, Dr. Firsing is the 2024 GOP Candidate for the Texas House of Representatives for District 47. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife Taylor, their five children, two dogs, one cat, and their horse Duncan. An enthusiast of the outdoors and global traveler, Dr. Firsing's life is a harmonious blend of professional achievement, academic excellence, and a rich family life.

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