Darren Ellisor
Keynote Speaker: Aviation Safety Expert & U.S. Air Force Veteran; Captain at Southwest Airlines; Crisis Management Speaker
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Darren Ellisor Biography
Darren Ellisor is a U.S. Air Force veteran and commercial airline pilot with more than 25 years of aviation experience. Ellisor earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville. After graduating from the Air Force Academy, he flew multiple versions of the Boeing 707 in the Air Force, accumulating the majority of his flight time in the E-3 AWACS as an instructor and evaluator pilot. He participated in combat support missions during Operation Noble Eagle and deployments for Operation Northern Watch and Operation Southern Watch, as well as counter-drug operations. During his assignments at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and Geilenkirchen NATO Airbase, Germany, Ellisor served as squadron chief of standardization and evaluation and chief of flight safety.
After his military service, Ellisor transitioned to commercial aviation, flying in Europe and the Middle East before joining Southwest Airlines. He is a captain at Southwest Airlines with more than 11,000 flying hours, following over 10 years in the active-duty Air Force. His background in military aviation, including combat operations, instructor roles, and safety leadership, has contributed to his expertise in crisis management and aviation safety.
Ellisor was the first officer on Southwest Flight 1380, which experienced an engine failure shortly after departing from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident resulted in rapid cabin depressurization and required an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport. Working with Captain Tammie Jo Shults, Ellisor helped land the Boeing 737 safely with one engine, saving the lives of five crew members and 143 passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board cited metal fatigue as a contributing factor in the incident.
Following the event, Ellisor and Shults appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss the experience. Ellisor has since become a keynote speaker, addressing topics such as aviation safety, crisis management, teamwork under pressure, leadership, resilience, and preparation. His presentations draw on his firsthand experience in both military and commercial aviation, offering insights to corporate and public audiences.
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What topics does Darren Ellisor speak about?
Darren Ellisor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Veterans, Military, Crisis Management and Executive Leadership.
Where does Darren Ellisor travel from?
Darren Ellisor generally travels from League City, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Darren Ellisor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure, Veterans and Military. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darren Ellisor for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Darren Ellisor generally travels from League City, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott O'Grady, Olga Custodio and Karen Baetzel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darren Ellisor for an upcoming event.
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Heroic crew of Southwest Flight 1380 describe bond, faith that pulled them through chaos
About 20 minutes after Southwest Flight 1380 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport on April 17, one of the plane's engines exploded, sending debris through a passenger window and causing the cabin to lose pressure. As the Boeing 737 quickly began losing altitude, Capt. Tammie Jo Shults and first officer Darren Ellisor called for an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport.
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How do I book Darren Ellisor to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Darren Ellisor for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Darren Ellisor, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Darren Ellisor or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Darren Ellisor for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Darren Ellisor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Darren Ellisor, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Darren Ellisor speak about?
Darren Ellisor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Veterans, Military, Crisis Management and Executive Leadership. -
Where does Darren Ellisor travel from?
Darren Ellisor generally travels from League City, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Darren Ellisor?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Darren Ellisor for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Darren Ellisor for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Darren Ellisor or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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