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FUELED BY OPTIMISM

MIDWESTERN ROOTS,

WORLDWIDE DREAMS.

Howdy, I'm Dalton. Thanks for dropping in. I’m a commercial pilot, flight instructor, future airline captain, and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

I believe in helping the world flourish– through optimism and grit.

When not flying, you will catch me outside– mountain biking, hiking, or searching the northern coast of California for the best surf spots.

ABOUT ME

A fire burning within me as a child knew that I wanted to be a pilot (I must have drank a little AvGas growing up). I had a vision, but no plan. A vision without a plan is just a dream.

After studying international business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I moved to San Francisco to learn about the interworkings of Silicon Valley within private equity. During this time, I developed a plan to start flying, so I shifted gears to complete flight training in Livermore, CA (KLVK). I am currently the Regional Flight Standards Instructor of California at ATP Flight School, and support 70+ flight instructors at 10 training centers.

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I look forward to flying for an airline long-term to build a lasting relationship. The opportunity to upgrade to captain and support other pilots along their journey excites me, similarly to my role as a regional lead instructor.

  • “Dalton has the skills, demeanor, and mentality of excellence. Whoever employs him in the future is lucky to have him.”

    Yolanda Hoffman

    Executive Director, Rotary Club of Lincoln

  • "Dalton's compassion and understanding for other people is unmatched. Dalton is the prize."

    Mailani Veney

    CEO, Kana Systems

  • "Dalton pushed me to exceed my own expectations, challenging me to constantly strive for improvement and never settle for mediocrity."

    Ryan King

    Former Student

  • "Thank you for being so patient. I feel like I’m not just learning how to be a good pilot, but I’m also learning from you how to be a good CFI."

    Jennifer Shields

    Former Student

  • "Best instructor I could have asked for, thanks for everything Dalton."

    Matthew Soto

    Former Student

LET’S WIN TOGETHER

GET IN TOUCH

dbrannen36@gmail.com
(952) 567-1614

Livermore, CA