Brian Udell

Brian Udell

Keynote Speaker: Survivor of the Highest Speed Ejection from a U.S. Fighter Aircraft

Brian Udell Biography

Brian Udell began flying at a young age, taking to the skies solo at 16, and earning his Private Pilots Certificate by 17. Since then, he has accrued over 23,000 hours of flight time in a range of civil and military aircraft. In 1989, Udell was one among the select 60 candidates to join the elite Euro-NATO Joint Pilot Training program, where he graduated at the top of his class and received the Air Training Command - Commanders Trophy.

Udell was part of the initial selection of Lieutenants chosen to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle, an experience that culminated in his graduation from Strike Eagle training with the highest academic award, boasting a near-perfect overall average of 99.8%. Following this, Udell honed his skills in operational units, becoming an Instructor, Mission Commander, and earning the title of Air to Ground Top-Gun winner. His experience further stretches to over 100 combat missions in Southwest Asia, logging close to 2000 hours in the Strike Eagle.

For his service in combat missions over Iraq, Udell was honored with the Air Medal, accompanied by 4 oak leaf clusters, and the Aerial Achievement Medal, supported by three oak leaf clusters. Udell's military career spanned a decade.

After departing from the Air Force in 1999, Udell transitioned into the commercial flight sector and currently holds the position of Captain with Southwest Airlines. Apart from his work in the commercial sector, Udell is a Competition Aerobatic and Back-country Pilot. He also brings his wealth of experience to public speaking, operating as a motivational and inspirational Speaker.

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Brian Udell Speaking Topics

Supersonic Survivor

This talk is appropriate for any group. Audiences love Brian Udell.

Brian’s determination, perseverance, faith, and sheer will to survive is unparalleled. This might be one of the most inspirational talks you will ever hear. His message is of safety, importance of training, practice, teamwork, communication and never giving up.

Brian does an excellent job of customizing this program for every group. Each talk produces future bookings from the audience—this says it all. A university had him return 18 months later to do the same talk again. His message is that powerful.

Though the room is hushed when Brian speaks, they burst out laughing often because of his wonderful sense of humor. Lost at sea—surely to die, grossly mangled—in terrible pain, Brian cracks jokes on himself. Though Brian is one of aviation’s crème la crème, he is humble and down to earth.

Brian Udell Videos

EJECT! Surviving a SUPERSONIC Ejection from an F-15 Strike Eagle
Top Fighter Pilot Barely Escapes 800 MPH Crash

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How much does it cost to book Brian Udell for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Brian Udell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian Udell are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Udell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Brian Udell speak about?

Brian Udell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Inspirational, Education, Motivational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Veterans and Military.

Where does Brian Udell travel from?

Brian Udell generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brian Udell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Udell 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Udell 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 Brian Udell 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.


Brian Udell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure, Inspirational and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Udell for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Brian Udell generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brent Gleeson, Carey Lohrenz and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Udell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Brian Udell Speaking Topics

  • Supersonic Survivor

    This talk is appropriate for any group. Audiences love Brian Udell.

    Brian’s determination, perseverance, faith, and sheer will to survive is unparalleled. This might be one of the most inspirational talks you will ever hear. His message is of safety, importance of training, practice, teamwork, communication and never giving up.

    Brian does an excellent job of customizing this program for every group. Each talk produces future bookings from the audience—this says it all. A university had him return 18 months later to do the same talk again. His message is that powerful.

    Though the room is hushed when Brian speaks, they burst out laughing often because of his wonderful sense of humor. Lost at sea—surely to die, grossly mangled—in terrible pain, Brian cracks jokes on himself. Though Brian is one of aviation’s crème la crème, he is humble and down to earth.

Brian Udell Videos

EJECT! Surviving a SUPERSONIC Ejection from an F-15 Strike Eagle
Top Fighter Pilot Barely Escapes 800 MPH Crash
  • How do I book Brian Udell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Udell 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 Brian Udell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Udell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brian Udell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brian Udell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian Udell are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Udell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brian Udell speak about?

    Brian Udell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Inspirational, Education, Motivational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Veterans and Military.
  • Where does Brian Udell travel from?

    Brian Udell generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brian Udell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Udell 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Udell 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 Brian Udell 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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