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King Air 350

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.

King Air 350

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.

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 Kavaney

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

Ricky Arrieta

Line Service

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

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Headquarters The main office and reception area of Clipper Aviation, where the administrative and management team is located. It serves as the central hub for all operations and services provided by the company.
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Headquarters The main office and reception area of Clipper Aviation, where the administrative and management team is located. It serves as the central hub for all operations and services provided by the company.
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Headquarters The main office and reception area of Clipper Aviation, where the administrative and management team is located. It serves as the central hub for all operations and services provided by the company.

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