Brian Falcon
Advisor
Career Highlights:
- Bachelor of Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Part 121 Regional Airline Check Airman
- Boeing 737 First Officer at Major Airline
Raven Career Development Advisor Brian Falcon was bitten by the flying bug during frequent transcontinental travels between Los Angeles and Atlanta. He learned to fly at the age of 14, at Cobb County/McCollum Field (RYY), and accomplished his first solo flight at the age of 16 before earning his private pilot certificate and instrument airplane rating one year later.
Following his primary and instrument flight training, Brian attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science. While at Embry-Riddle, Brian earned his Commercial Pilot Certificate, Multiengine Land Rating, and Flight Instructor Certificate (and associated Ratings) and began instructing for a local flight school nearby. Additionally, he was selected by Continental Airlines for a semester-long internship with their Flight Operations department in Houston, Texas.
Upon graduation, he relocated back to Atlanta where he continued to build valuable instructional experience at the same flight school where he completed initial flight training. Brian progressed into a First Officer position for Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA, later ExpressJet) where he upgraded to Captain on the CRJ-200/700/900 series regional jet fleet.
Brian’s professionalism, combined with his exemplary performance and mentorship as a Captain for one of the nation’s busiest regional airlines, led flight operations management to select him to become an FAA Designated Check Airman. He served as a Line Check Airman for two years where he trained/certified hundreds of new-hire First Officers and Captain upgrade candidates, performed FAA required line checks, and mentored pilots who were experiencing challenges during their initial operating experience.
With years of Captain and Check Airman experience at a fast-paced regional airline, Brian then accepted a position with a legacy US airline, where he currently serves as a Pilot on the Boeing 737 fleet. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single & Multiengine Land and Airplane Single Engine Sea ratings, and is type rated in the Boeing 737 and CRJ series aircraft.
Brian’s professional aviation experience, along with his genuine personality, allows him to provide expert and personalized guidance to Raven Career Development clients who are looking to advance their career in the scheduled Part 121 airline environment. He specializes in the development of technical media, review and optimization of airline applications, as well as coaching clients through various personal and professional background concerns.
Chris Hughes
Advisor
Career Highlights:
- Part 121 Regional Airline Captain
- Chairman & Vice Chairman of Central Air Safety for ALPA
- Communications Committee Volunteer for ALPA
- Director of Safety / EFB Program Manager for Corporate Flight Department
Chris in an accomplished professional pilot with a strong background in aviation safety leadership including safety reporting systems and promoting safety within organizations. He is always willing to volunteer for challenging projects serving as an advocate for pilot groups, currently serving as Chairman of the Central Air Safety Committee for an airline with 2000+ pilots and as a Member of the Fee-For-Departure Committee representing over 14,000 pilots.
As an expert on aviation industry trends he serves as an advisor and mentor for pilots. His unique insight along with expertise in technical writing allows him to author first-class products for clients.
Dale Aliberti
Advisor
Career Highlights:
- A320 First Officer at a Major Airline
- Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire University
- Doctor of Aviation Candidate, Florida Institute of Technology
- Master of Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- EFB Program Development
Raven Career Development Advisor Dale Aliberti learned to fly at his hometown airport in Connecticut. While completing his initial flight ratings, Dale pursued an online bachelor’s degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and worked in the training department at a large FAR Part 135 operator.
Once a qualified commercial pilot, he quickly earned a position for the Nevada Department of Transportation flying a Cessna Citation. During this time, Dale completed his undergraduate degree, earned his CFI and took on the challenge to achieve his Commercial Sea-Plane Rating. Some of Dale’s most memorable flying experiences came in the summer of 2015 when he was given an opportunity to serve as a float pilot on a Cessna Caravan.
Dale went on to earn his ATP and began flying at a regional airline on the CRJ200/700/900. His exemplary cockpit performance and leadership skills earned him a position as a captain two years later. Today, Dale serves as a First Officer at a Major Airline.
Outside of the cockpit, Dale is a passionate learner and educator. He expresses this in his work at Raven through insightful ideas and thoughtful conversation. A strong technical writer, Dale carefully crafts each resume and LinkedIn profile to bring out the best in each customer.
Heather Snyder
Advisor
Career Highlights:
- Boeing 737 Captain for legacy U.S. airline
- Longhaul, Widebody, and International experience operating in multicultural flight environments
- Utilizes industry expertise to assist pilots transitioning to careers at U.S. airlines
- Passionate about helping aspiring aviators through Chairperson role with F.A.S.T.
Heather always had dreams of becoming a pilot. She began her professional journey at Utah Valley University, where she ultimately became the first woman to complete their Aviation Science Program. Her career has spanned many facets of aviation including the U.S. airline industry, foreign carriers, recruiting, interviewing, and mentoring.
Heather has trained on multiple types of transport category aircraft and is currently serving as a pilot for a legacy U.S. airline. Her unique experiences have given her keen insight into helping clients tackle the challenges of preparing for the next step in their career. When she isn't flying you can find Heather at home in San Diego, spending time with her husband and three dogs. She also loves exploring the open road on her motorcycle, hiking, and losing herself in a good book.
Kelli Erxleben
Advisor
Career Highlights:
- Expert in aviation application reviews that remains up to date on the latest industry trends
- Attention to detail and consistency that allows applicants to rise above the rest
- Utilizes active listening skills and tactical empathy to understand client background concerns & create tailored solutions
- Project work including spearheading the United Airlines application review process
Kelli’s journey in aviation has been rooted in a strong customer relations background and she brings to the table a proven track record of creative problem solving. Ever mindful that a happy customer equals a thriving business, she consistently provides diligent reviews of client’s applications and authors disclosures that answer all the right questions.
She has had the pleasure of assisting pilots from all walks of aviation achieve their career potential. Kelli’s project work at Raven Careers has included content creation for company onboarding and training programs and providing marketing and outreach insights to the company steering committee.
When Kelli is not working with clients and creating training content, she enjoys skateboarding and spending time outdoors with friends and family. You can find her on the weekends flying her home-built desktop flight simulator.