Michael Thurber

Bombardier Challenger 300/350 pilot flying FAR Part 135 on-demand charter. Provide world-class personalized VIP private jet travel solutions throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Bahamas. Captain qualified in the Challenger 300 and 350, both Collins FMS/Pro Line 21 equipped.

Dassault Falcon 2000LX pilot flying FAR Part 91 operations for a private owner account. Provided personalized VIP private jet travel throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Bahamas, and Europe. Captain qualified in the Falcon 2000 LX and LXS, Honeywell EASy II equipped.

Bombardier Challenger 300/350 pilot flying FAR Part 135 on-demand charter. Provide world-class personalized VIP private jet travel solutions throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Bahamas. Captain qualified in the Challenger 300 and 350, both Collins FMS/Pro Line 21 equipped.

Pilot Instructor in classroom and in $50M+Aircrew Training Device (FAA level D-equivalent full-motion simulator). Instructed active-duty USAF, ANG, AFRES, USCG, and allied nation aircrew in aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and combat employment: NVG low-level, airdrop, covert infiltration/exfiltration, low and high-speed helicopter/CV-22/jet air refueling, receiver air refueling, and Combat Search-and-Rescue (CSAR) employment.

Responsible for the ground, air, and occupational safety of the entire company. Developed and directed comprehensive flight, occupational, and industrial safety programs for 50+ employees. As Assistant Chief Pilot, I managed daily operations of a 25 member flight department. Lockheed L-382 (C-130A) Captain/flight instructor flying FAR Part 137 low-level aerial spray operations supporting suppression and containment of maritime oil spills. Extensive international operations experience in the North/South America, Asia, and Pacific regions. I routinely led cargo and airdrop missions supporting military and civilian product testing, training, and television/motion picture production.

Retired Field Grade officer and Command Pilot, 23 years of continuous aviation service. Thirteen years special operations experience in the MC-130P and MC-130H, six years electronic warfare experience in the EC-130H. Extensive international operations experience in Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Career highlights: • Instructor pilot, MC-130P, MC-130H, EC-130H • Major Command HQ staff officer experience • Maintenance functional check pilot • Flying squadron Operations Officer (DO), USAFWS • USAF Weapons School (USAFWS) Graduate & cadre IP • Squadron & Group–level Flight Safety Officer • Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center (AATTC) Graduate • Squadron & Group–level Chief of Training • USAF Flight Safety School graduate • Squadron & Group–level Chief of Weapons/Tactics