Meet the Team

Our instructors are safety focused individuals who have undergone extensive training and are certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration. They provide goals for students to create a clear pathway. When you choose Nebraska Flight Center you become apart of a community that is enthusiastic to learn, grow alongside one another, and enjoy what flying has to offer.

Ryan Brace

Head Flight Instructor
Certifications: Commercial, CFI

Born and raised in Gretna, NE. Ryan began his interest in aviation from a young age. He attended the University of Nebraska Omaha and attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Flight, accompanied by a minor in business and a minor in communications.

Contact Ryan:
(402) 521-4428
rybrace@nebflight.com

Silvestre Chávez-Manifacio

Founder, CEO
Certifications: AGI, IGI, A&P

Silvestre dreamed of flying since childhood and fulfilled his wish in the 1990s by enrolling in Cochise Community College flight school, earning his Private Pilot’s Certificate. After moving to Omaha, he passed the IFR checkride with expert guidance from Jenn McIntyre at the Omaha Flight Center. He then completed two years at Iowa Western Community College to earn his Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificates.

Contact Silvestre:
(402) 305-4994
dsilchman@nebflight.com