Dianna Klein

About Dianna Klein

I am a mission-driven leader with over 21 years of experience navigating high-stakes environments, from commanding global military missions in a C-5 Galaxy to overseeing a $238M public education budget. My career is built on a foundation of safety, precision, and the ability to drive operational excellence in complex, highly regulated industries.As a Captain at United Airlines, I don\'t just fly aircraft; I mentor the next generation of aviators and represent the brand globally. Beyond the flight deck, my work with the FSAP Event Review Committee allows me to dive deep into safety data, identifying precursors to accidents and developing corrective actions to protect our crews and passengers.I thrive at the intersection of aviation and executive leadership:Public Governance: Serving as an elected School Board Member at Large, I exercise fiduciary oversight for a $238M budget and lead committees that secured $19.8M in capital funding.Operational Scale: At Zero Gravity Corp, I was the first American woman FAA-qualified for parabolic flight in a transport category aircraft, and I launched a Las Vegas base that generated $2.5M in its first 10 months.Process Improvement: As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I apply systematic waste reduction and efficiency to every role, whether in the cockpit or the boardroom.I am passionate about mentorship, community impact, and the evolution of aviation safety. Whether I’m facilitating pilot development courses or negotiating airspace agreements, my goal is always to leave the organization—and the community—stronger than I found it.

Experience

1. Limited Partner

   The Veteran Fund

   Sep 2024 — Present

   The Veteran Fund is a Pre-Seed Venture Capital Fund in Silicon Valley backing military veteran-led technology startups.

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Master of Business Administration

  2016 — 2017

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Science

  2000 — 2003

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Science, Human Factors and Safety Systems

  2010 — 2015

Skills

• Helicopters
• Airlines
• Flight Planning
• Flight Training
• Crew Resource Management
• Ground Instructor
• Instrument Rating
• Aeronautics
• Multi-Engine
• Commercial Aviation
• Flight Safety
• Human Factors
• Military Aviation
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Piloting
• Airports
• Civil Aviation
• Flights
• Aviation
• Cfi
• Aircraft
• Aerospace
• Type Rating