Brandon Martini is a co-host of Aviation Mentors, a podcast dedicated to helping aspiring pilots and aviation professionals navigate their careers with confidence. With a lifelong passion for aviation, Brandon began flying in 2014 and has since earned Commercial Pilot Certificates and CFI/CFII/MEI instructor ratings, making him a knowledgeable guide for those seeking to thrive in the industry.
With experience as a former flight school owner and a seasoned flight instructor, Brandon has an in-depth understanding of both part 141 and part 61 flight school operations. His expertise extends to training guidelines and FAA regulations, allowing him to provide valuable insights into the aviation training process. Additionally, his knowledge of pilot student loans and financial strategies enables him to help aspiring aviators find innovative solutions to their financial challenges.
As the COO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial LLC, Brandon is committed to enhancing the financial landscape for flight schools and student pilots. Through Aviation Mentors, he shares the lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of flight training, financing, and career progression. His mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of aviators to achieve their dreams in the dynamic world of aviation.
For the last 7 years, Alan has accumulated a deep and recognized reputation in the banking industry. His career spans global banking, where during his last role at Citigroup, he served as Vice President for Citi’s North America Global Family Office Group while based in New York. In this role, he catered to the firm’s top private banking clients by providing them institutional banking access and facilitating capital raises.
Presently at Stratus, Alan heads investor relations and Capital Markets efforts. In this role he manages equity and debt investors, contributing to the fund’s operations and growth. At the same time, Alan actively explores opportunities to integrate the fund’s private credit offering into larger institutions and expand its investor base with a strategic approach to transformational growth.
Alan holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas at Austin with a focus on banking and capital markets. Outside of the financial industry, Alan curates private communities of investors, industry leaders and collectors with a passion for cultural pursuits, particularly in the contemporary art world.
With experience as a former flight school owner and a seasoned flight instructor, Brandon has an in-depth understanding of both part 141 and part 61 flight school operations. His expertise extends to training guidelines and FAA regulations, allowing him to provide valuable insights into the aviation training process. Additionally, his knowledge of pilot student loans and financial strategies enables him to help aspiring aviators find innovative solutions to their financial challenges.
As the COO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial LLC, Brandon is committed to enhancing the financial landscape for flight schools and student pilots. Through Aviation Mentors, he shares the lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of flight training, financing, and career progression. His mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of aviators to achieve their dreams in the dynamic world of aviation.
