Brian Ostrom

Commanded B787 Dreamliner on ultra-long-range international routes; previously Captain on B737-800. Extensive experience in high-speed cruise (Mach 0.85+), RVSM, CPDLC, and complex international operations across Asia, Pacific, Europe, and the Americas — directly analogous to G650/G700/G800 mission profiles. Hand-selected for VIP/charter operations including Miami Dolphins & Los Angeles Rams NFL team charters and special mission transporting 65 WWII veterans (including Pearl Harbor survivors) for the 80th anniversary commemoration. Volunteered annually as Captain for American Airlines Snowball Express charity flights, transporting families of fallen service members — demonstrating commitment to passenger care, professionalism, and mission focus prized in corporate aviation. Selected as first First Officer to fly the new B737-800 into revenue service and to operate the inaugural SJC-ORY (San Jose–Paris) flight. Mentored 2–3 First Officers per trip on systems, techniques, and crew resource management.

P-3B/C Orion Patrol Plane Commander / Mission Commander (Barbers Point, HI): Led complex Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), search & rescue, and maritime patrol missions. Planned and executed a 3-aircraft low-level strike simulating an undetected attack on USS Nimitz. Applied B.S. Oceanography background to operational excellence. Naval Instructor Pilot & Maintenance Check Pilot, C-12 (BE200) at NAS Lemoore: Conducted checkrides and evaluations; administered ATP checkrides to F/A-18 pilots. Flew multiple training missions in the F/A-18B Hornet. S.E.R.E. trained, Nuclear Delivery Qualified, Top Secret clearance. Demonstrated ability to operate in high-stakes, multi-crew, mission-command environments — highly transferable to corporate long-range operations requiring sound judgment and leadership.