Mike Thurber Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Scottsdale, Az, Us

On the Pinnacle team, I serve as a Captain flying FAR Part 91 operations for a privately-owned Dassault Falcon 2000LX EASy aircraft.We provide the aircraft owner personalized worldwide VIP private jet travel.Recent operational experience throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Bahamas.

I help small aviation businesses with small budgets make their information management, workflow, and decision-making processes more efficient.X-TF is a veteran-owned aviation consulting firm primarily focused on creating customized low-cost software tools to enhance:• Aviation safety & risk management• Aircrew training & testing• Aircrew, base, & aircraft scheduling & managementX-TF also advises and assists in the creation and management of:• Complete FAA & ICAO compliant SMS programs• Complete FAA & ICAO compliant EFB programs• Customized interactive operating manuals, publications, and formsPersonalized classroom and inflight instruction is also a specialty, expertise in all aspects of:• Low-level, large aircraft aerial spray application (FAR 91F & 137)• Operating N-registered aircraft in Europe and Asia• Tactical employment of medium and small airlift aircraft and civilian equivalent aircraft• Tactical airlift operations and employment in active threat environments• High- and low-altitude airdrop employment• Helicopter air refueling employment• Special operations aviation employment• Interservice air/ground force integration

Valletta, Mt

On the VistaJet (née XOJet, Jet Edge) team, I served as a Captain flying FAR Part 135 on-demand charter operations, providing world-class personalized VIP private jet travel solutions.Routinely conducted operations throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Bahamas.Type-rated and Captain qualified in the Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft, both Collins FMS/Pro Line 21 equipped.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

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

Tampa, Fl, Us

On the CAE USA team I served as project pilot and subject matter expert in support of production, testing, marketing, and research & development efforts, primarily for the C-130J simulation product line.I integrated with a team that provides operationally experienced military multi-engine fixed-wing subject matter expertise for the design, development, production, test, and sale of simulation training devices to customers worldwide.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

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

Mesa, Arizona, Us

On the IAR team I served as a Captain, Flight Instructor, C-130 Subject Matter Expert, and more for the largest civilian L382/C-130A operator in the world at the time.IAR's primary task is direct suppression and containment of maritime oil spills for almost every major oil company in the world. Our team also does firefighting, TV and movie work, and military and government training and test support.As Director of Safety, I leveraged my military safety training, and combined with FAA, ICAO, EASA, and OSHA safety frameworks, used it to develop and direct comprehensive aviation, ground, and occupational safety/risk management programs for our team. Within the Flight Operations Department, I put my 28+ years of leadership and management experience to work assisting the Chief Pilot in managing day-to-day operations for three bases in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.I'm a highly experienced, military-trained Lockheed L-382 (C-130A) Captain; ground, simulator, and flight instructor; and an expert in FAR Part 91F and Part 137 low-level aerial spray operations. I'm fortunate to lead highly skilled teams in cargo and airdrop missions supporting government, military, and civilian product testing; training; and television and motion picture production. My international operations experience with IAR covers the North and South America, Asia, and Pacific regions.

Clearwater, Florida, Us

I helped high net worth people save their most valuable asset—time—while traveling.On the Avantair team I served as a Piaggio P.180 pilot flying FAR Part 91, 91K, and 135 fractional ownership and on-demand charter operations, providing world-class VIP customer service throughout the continental U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas.I trained at FlightSafety International and was dual qualified in the P.180 Avanti I and II (Universal UNS-1/Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 equipped). I also assisted in the company Training Department as a ground training instructor teaching indoc and aircraft systems academics for recurrent and new hire classes.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

I had the honor and privilege to command Electronic Warfare and Special Operations aircraft and missions with America's finest warriors, protecting the interests of the United States and her allies around the world.I'm a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) and Command Pilot with 23 years of continuous aviation service and command, leadership, and management success. My military aviation expertise was almost entirely in the Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft variants, with thirteen years special operations experience in the MC-130P COMBAT SHADOW and MC-130H COMBAT TALON II, and six years electronic warfare experience in the EC-130H COMPASS CALL aircraft. I have combat employment experience in all three weapons systems, and extensive international operations experience in Eastern and Western Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. My military career highlights include:• Instructor pilot qualified, MC-130P, MC-130H, EC-130H• C-130 maintenance functional check pilot qualified• USAF Weapons School (USAFWS) graduate and cadre instructor weapons officer• Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center (AATTC) graduate• USAF Flight Safety School graduate •• Formally trained aviation accident investigator and safety program manager •• Certified by the University of Southern California Institute of Safety and Systems Management• USAF Accident Investigation Board President Course graduate• Air Command and Staff College graduate• Major Command HQ staff officer experience (Air Combat Command)• Flying squadron Operations Officer (DO), USAF Weapons School• Squadron/Group–level Director of Flight Safety• Squadron/Group–level Director of Training• Squadron/Group–level Director of Weapons and Tactics• TS/SCI security clearance holder for over 22 years

Master Of Science, Aerospace Science

Bachelor Of Arts, English

High School Diploma