Congratulations to Linda Rydstrom for Celebrating 50 Years at Westjet Air Center

Linda Rydstrom, President and CEO of Westjet Air Center, Inc. at Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP), is celebrating an incredible milestone this year as she marks 50 years with the company.

As a role model to many, Linda has grown alongside the FBO over five decades, holding a variety of roles, including flight instructor, director of operations, and check airman for Westjet’s Part 135 certificate, corporate accountant, and president.

Throughout her career, Linda pursued education and professional development, which proved invaluable when she medically retired from flying in 2006 after accumulating over 16,000 flight hours. That foundation helped her transition into leadership roles, and today, she continues to lead Westjet and serve on the Phillips 66^® Aviation Advisory Council, as well as other aviation boards.

Linda’s impact reaches beyond the FBO. Together with her husband, Don, she launched a scholarship in partnership with a local flight school to support the next generation of aviators. Her dedication to mentorship, education, and aviation leadership remains a central part of her legacy.

From all of us at Phillips 66^® Aviation, we congratulate Linda on this remarkable achievement.

To learn more about the Phillips 66^® branded FBO’s story, visit here, and to read about their recent DLA Energy Fuel Supply Contract, see here.