
Our Story
Founded at the iconic Van Nuys Airport in 2021, Clipper Aviation began operating as a flight school. We continue to train aspiring pilots every day and are proud to see each aspiring aviator gain their wings. Now with ten primary training aircraft (a mix of Cirrus, Piper, Cessna and American Champion), we are proud to offer instruction from Private Pilot through to advanced ratings.
Clipper Aviation expanded into offering maintenance services in late-2022 with the acquisition of Mather Aviation’s Van Nuys location. We are incredibly fortunate to have gained the deep experience of the Mather team, which we continue to build on and invest in. More recently, we have expanded into offering pitot static and transponder testing, troubleshooting and certification, ensuring that we are ready to meet a wide range of our customers’ needs.
Our latest expansion occurred with the acquisition of Van Nuys-based Part 135 charter operation Envol Jets, Inc. in March of 2023. With this growth, we welcomed onto our management team Envol’s deeply experienced operations personnel, several with backgrounds at regulatory oversight agencies including the FAA. We continue to benefit from Envol’s strong track record, with additional strategic hires to support continued expansion of fleet, team and capabilities.
Facilities
We are proudly located at The Park VNY at the world-famous Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). Our facilities include multiple dedicated classrooms for instructional activities, a dedicated simulator bay, as well as a multi-hangar footprint for aircraft maintenance storage.
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.






Classroom
Dedicated classroom spaces for pilot training and education. These rooms are equipped with the latest training materials and technology to provide students with a comfortable and effective learning environment.
Simulator Room
A place for both aspiring and experienced pilots to train and practice their skills in simulated cockpit environments. Clipper Aviation’s simulators are designed to replicate real-life flight characteristics and scenarios, and are essential tools for pilot training, certification and proficiency.






Sales Office
This is where Clipper Aviation's aircraft brokerage team is located. The team helps clients buy, sell, or lease aircraft and provides expert guidance and support throughout the process.
Extensive Hangar Space
Clipper Aviation is proud to have six 60 x 50 hangars at the Van Nuys Airport in additon to many ramp spaces. This ensures our airplanes are kept to the highest standards. We even have a ping-pong table that we love to play when we are not out teaching (you are welcome to challenge any of our team members.)






Operations Center
This is where the maintenance and repair team is located. They oversee the day-to-day operations of the repair station and manage the maintenance and repair schedules for all aircraft under Clipper Aviation's management.
Maintenance Facility
Clipper Aviation Maintenance (formerly Mather Aviation Van Nuys) is an FAA Approved Repair Station. We are proud to serve as an Aircraft Service Center partner for numerous general aviation OEMs.



Team

Bryan Ferrell
Chief Pilot

Javier Malvaez
Part 135 Director of Maintenance

Sean Kavaney
Part 135 Director of Operations

Mark Boss
Part 135 Chief Pilot

Zayne Dietterick
Manager of Charter Sales

Marco Soriaga
Assistant Chief Pilot

Noah Clark
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Kayla Jett
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Alex Garcia
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Emily Hauke
Flight Instructor

Darien Echeverry
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Jade Jung
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Zach Gunner
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Nipun Nair
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Rachel Beltran del Rio
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Riese McClellan
Flight Instructor / Pilot

Arya Shoa
Flight Instructor

Cesar Herrera
Senior Technician

Nick Martin
Director of Maintenance

Ryan Barrett
Customer Service Manager

Jennifer Jacobson
Parts Manager

Seth Connell
Technician

Henrik Jahn
Senior Technician

Johann Orozco Lemus
Technician

Matthew Melgar
Technician

Jeremiah Meador
Technician

Juan Lezama
Line Service

Ricky Arrieta
Line Service

Paula Arrieta
Client Success Associate

Emma Young
Operations Manager

Jason Garcia
Client Success Associate

Peter Heinrich
Chief Operating Officer

Charles Raffini
President

James Raffini
President
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7900 Balboa Blvd Suite 108, Van Nuys, CA 91406, United States
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