WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Bend Oregon, Kawak is an aviation technology and innovation engineering company. Kawak is predominantly engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and support of technology systems, products and services for the aviation industry. Kawak specializes in Aerial Agriculture, Helicopter firefighting, Flight Control Quadrants, Electric motors, fast-track product development and auxiliary mission power systems.

Kawak is headed by company founders Michael R. Reightley and Douglas A. Sawyer. From the outset Kawak has been a product innovation culture company where team members are encouraged to think with an outside the box design methodology while focusing on real customer value, performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. These foundational values are at the core of every Kawak Aviation product.

Our Mission: Kawak was founded under the belief that to progress, the aviation industry and our customers must be provided with intelligent innovation, industry leading performance, and the safest mission equipment solutions possible.

Today Kawak is developing these solutions and the fundamental relationships necessary to achieve our mission.

Our Customers: Kawak Aviation supports products and development programs in the global market. Our company supports product lines and development programs for ag aviation, aerial fire fighting, U.S. military, commercial aviation, cargo aircraft conversions, and we are a sub-contractor for many large aerospace and defense companies.

  • Kawak Aviation Our Culture
  • Kawak Aviation Our History
  • Kawak Aviation Our People
  • Kawak Aviation Dealer Network
  • Kawak Aviation Customer Testimonials
  • Kawak Aviation Affiliate Organizations
  • Kawak Aviation Careers