Nathanael Thelen grew up in Briggs, Texas. He currently holds a private pilot certificate, and is working toward his instrument rating, commercial license, and ATP. Nathanael will graduate from Henderson State University in 2020 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Aviation. He plans to fly for a regional airline for several years and then consider major airlines or corporate aviation. He is a proud member of Alpha Eta Rho - Beta Beta fraternity.