A Proud Legacy of DeliveringValue To Clients And Partners

Our Story
Based at Los Angeles’ iconic Van Nuys Airport, Clipper Aviation is guided by an unwavering commitment to delivering safety, operational excellence and superior service. We are a dedicated and client-centric organization that operates across three lines of business – private charter, aircraft maintenance and pilot training.
Our private charter division is defined by the care, dedication and expertise of our people, who bring extensive operational knowledge rooted in decades of industry experience. Leveraging highly trained pilots, technicians and support staff, we ensure every journey reflects the highest standards of safety, reliability, and personalized service.
Clipper Maintenance prioritizes delivering to our clients deep technical expertise, a safety-above-all-else mindset and commitment to meeting promised turnaround times. By leveraging a highly experienced team and offering specialized services including pitot-static and transponder testing, we ensure aircraft are consistently maintained to the highest standards of airworthiness and readiness.
Our flight training program features a modern fleet of Cirrus aircraft providing structured, personally-tailored instruction for students ranging from Private Pilot through to advanced ratings. As a company of passionate aviators, each of whom began their aviation journey as a student pilot, we hold dear our commitment to cultivating a safe and capable next generation of aviation professionals.
Integrity, transparency and accountability stand as the guiding principles by which we manage our business. This approach has allowed us to develop numerous long-term and trust-based client relationships, all while maintaining the highest operational standards and consistently delivering value across each part of our business.

Our Story
Team
Charter
Bryan Ferrell
Chief Pilot
Marco Soriaga
Assistant Chief Pilot
Mark Boss
Part 135 Chief Pilot
Javier Malvaez
Part 135 Director of Maintenance
Noah Clark
Charter Pilot
Kayla Jett
Charter Pilot
Zach Gunner
Charter Pilot
Zayne Dietterick
Manager of Charter Sales
Sean Kaveney
Part 135 Director of Operations
Training
Alex Garcia
Flight Instructor
Riese McClellan
Flight Instructor
Jake Boksenbaum
Flight Instructor
Juheon Kim
Flight Instructor
Maintenance
Nick Martin
Part 135 Director of Maintenance
Alina Dikmarova
Customer Service Manager
Jennifer Jacobson
Parts Manager
Cesar Herrera
Senior Technician
Henrik Jahn
Senior Technician
Mathew Melgar
Technician
Jeremiah Meador
Technician
Ruben Magana
Line Service
Enrique Pereria
Line Service
Administration
Paula Arrieta
Client Success Associate
Hayde Valenzuela
Client Success Associate
Ashley Gomez
Senior Accountant
Emma Young
Operations Manager
Charles Raffini
Founder & President
James Raffini
Founder & President
Facilities


