Charles Talley

About Charles Talley

I am a multi-faceted professional dual-rated pilot, government contractor, and Marine veteran. I have extensive experience in intelligence and information/influence operations on an international scale as well as aviation-oriented operations all over the world. As a trusted strategic advisor to senior military and government leadership, I provided concise, timely, and actionable advice to military/civilian decision-makers, as well as counsel in international settings that covered every aspect of military operations while supporting national security objectives. Throughout my career, I have managed numerous high-visibility, sensitive, and complex operations. With these operations, I work effectively with a diverse group of parties and stakeholders to achieve critical goals.I approach every job with professional service for my client and mission accomplishment for my employer. I consider myself a creative problem solver and an efficiency-focused asset with experience founded on effective team building, quality training, and endurance in high-tempo operations.WHO I AM:⏩ A professional who leverages his expertise and experience in numerous, complex military and government operations supporting national security initiatives, into day-to-day agendas that he makes accessible to executive leaders to help them make sound decisions informed by law, ethics, and policy. ⏩ A Professional Pilot who executes flights with the highest emphasis on safety goals in every aircraft and flight no matter what the profile, mission, or operation requires.⏩ A Servant Leader who trains, manages, and inspires youth, aspiring pilots, and potential volunteers in support of the defense of our nation to become the very best version of themselves, for themselves.⏩ A Consensus Builder who forges partnerships among disparate stakeholders, thereby creating buy-in for mutually supported courses of action/decisions.⏩ A Results-Proven Success Driver who leads teams to perennial achievement of day-to-day and long-term, mission-critical objectives with deep complexity and high stakes.

Experience

1. Captain

   Avelo Airlines

   Jun 2025 — Present · US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  2007

• Headquarters Marine Corps Security Managers Course

  Security Management (Physical/Personal)

  2017 — 2017

• Oregon State University

  Und., Psychology

  2001 — 2002

• Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course - Intelligence

  Aviation Intelligence

  2016 — 2016

• Chemeketa Community College

  Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2002 — 2005

• Marine Air Ground Task Force Intelligence Officers Course

  Military Intelligence, General

• Portland Community College

  Philosophy and Religious Studies

  2006 — 2007