A Dietitian Who Gets It — Because She Flies Too.
Kylie Viens brings something no other dietitian can offer: the perspective of someone who has sat in the left seat, balanced demanding work with flight training, and lived alongside an international cargo pilot.
My Path
From Clinic to Cockpit — and Everything In Between
From Dietitian to Clinical Practice
After becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2016, I began working in primary care in 2017, where I spent nearly eight years helping patients manage diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and weight-related concerns.
These are the same health markers that directly impact a pilot’s ability to maintain their FAA medical.
Advanced Education and Diabetes Certification
While continuing my work in primary care, I earned my Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
These advanced trainings allow me to confidently interpret research and help you prevent or manage chronic conditions — without the confusion.
Flight Training Changed Everything
While working full-time in clinic and raising a toddler, I began training for my private pilot certificate — often heading straight from patient care to flight lessons.
Experiencing the mental demands, fatigue, and logistics firsthand gave me a clear understanding of what aviation actually requires: consistency, focus, and performance under pressure.
Aviation Life Isn’t Built for “Perfect” Nutrition
At the same time, I continue to live alongside an international cargo pilot, which has given me an inside look at the realities of aviation:
- Long duty days
- Irregular meals
- Time zone changes
- Limited access to consistent, healthy food
I saw the problem clearly — maintaining health in this environment isn’t about knowing what to do… it’s about having a strategy that actually fits the job.
A Missing Piece in Aviation Health
Aviation professionals are expected to maintain a high level of health and performance — but very few nutrition resources are built around the realities of this lifestyle.
Fly Fit Nutrition
I created Fly Fit Nutrition for aviation professionals who are tired of trying to make “normal” nutrition advice work for an abnormal schedule.
I help you improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight — with strategies designed for long days, travel, and real-life flying demands.
- No rigid plans.
- No unrealistic expectations.
- Just a practical, sustainable approach that helps you stay consistent, protect your FAA medical, and stay in the air long-term.
Clinical expertise + real-world aviation experience
Built for Pilots Who Need to Stay Fit to Fly
Built for Pilots
Aviation Focused
Not Just A Dietitian
Clinical Expertise
ATHLETE TURNED DIETITIAn
A Lifetime of Fueling Performance
Before becoming a dietitian, I competed in collegiate basketball at UAA and spent a season playing semi-professionally in Australia—experiences that shaped my understanding of discipline, resilience, and how to fuel the body for performance.
Today, that same mindset carries into everything I do. I’ve completed multiple marathons and half marathons and continue to stay active while raising two kids and navigating life in Alaska—because I believe taking care of your health has to work in the real world, not just in theory.
Ready?
Ready to Work Together?
Start with a complimentary 15-minute Nutrition Clarity Call — no referral needed, no pressure, just a conversation about your health.