For Kelsey and Logan Loitz, a shared love of aviation did more than launch their careers. It introduced them to each other, brought them both to Endeavor Air, and this summer, gave them the rare chance to do something few airline couples ever experience: fly together as husband and wife. 

Kelsey and Logan first met in 2022 at the University of Dubuque, where they were both volunteering as flight instructors for the “UD for Kids” event. Their job that day was to help children step into the world of aviation, offering a behind-the-scenes look inside the flight deck and showing them how an early spark of curiosity can grow into a lifelong passion for flying. 

For Kelsey and Logan, that day sparked something else, too. After the event, Kelsey helped Logan put his airplane away, and she offered him a ride back to Flight Ops. The conversation came easily, but the connection took Logan a little longer to catch. Six months later, he finally realized Kelsey was interested and asked her on a date. 

“I thought she was just being nice,” Logan laughed. “She’s so out of my league. I finally worked up the nerve.” 

From there, their relationship grew. They continued dating, got engaged in Italy, and were married this past May. 

Their careers continued to move in tandem. After instructing together, Kelsey and Logan were hired by Endeavor Air just a month apart, giving them the chance to go through training alongside someone who understood the pace, pressure, and small daily challenges of starting at a new airline.

For both of them, having that built-in support system made a difference. 

“We were able to study together and support each other,” Kelsey said. “Not everyone has someone there to help with the little things, whether that’s laundry, meals, or just having someone who understands exactly what you’re going through.” 

Years later, that same support would come full circle in a way few airline pilots ever experience: sharing the flight deck as husband and wife. 

The opportunity came together almost by chance. Logan had picked up a three-day trip with an overnight in Moline, Ill., his hometown, so he could visit family. When Kelsey realized she had nearly the same trip, the first officer originally assigned with Logan agreed to swap. 

The timing made the trip even more meaningful. It would be Kelsey’s final trip as a first officer before starting captain upgrade class, and she would spend it alongside her husband. 

“We got to go home together,” Logan said. “You couldn’t have planned it better.” 

For both of them, sharing the flight deck felt natural because they already understood how the other worked, communicated, and stayed focused. 

“We understand professionalism, checklists, and staying focused, but we’re also married,” Kelsey said. “We know when it’s okay to joke around, and after work, we got to explore the city together.” 

Logan said one of the most memorable parts of the trip was seeing Kelsey in a different professional setting. 

“You almost anticipate each other’s next move,” he said. “Whether it’s a checklist, a callout, or working through weather, you’re already thinking the same way. But it was also fun because we got to see each other in a completely different role. She had never really seen ‘Captain me’ before.” 

For Kelsey and Logan, the trip was more than a memorable pairing. It was a chance to see each other at work, rely on the trust they had built over the years, and share an experience that brought their personal and professional lives together in the flight deck. 

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with your spouse,” Logan said. “We’re grateful we got to experience it together.”