BRIAN THORNBURG
Van Alstyne
Summary
Strategic professional with 25+ years of experience across military aviation, global logistics, and organizational development. Expert at designing standardized training systems, enforcing rigorous DOT/FAA safety compliance, and managing complex logistics for fleets and personnel. Proven track record in high-responsibility environments, including 3,000+ flight hours as a C-130 Instructor Loadmaster. Dedicated to operational excellence, risk mitigation, and building high-performance teams in the aviation, corporate, or government sectors.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Lead & Operations Coordinator
Melissa, McKinney, and Frisco ISD
01.2008 - Current
- Program Development: Designed and executed standardized training programs and instructional frameworks for diverse teams, ensuring 100% alignment with state regulatory performance standards.
- Data-Driven Compliance: Utilized performance tracking systems to identify operational gaps and implemented corrective action plans, resulting in measurable improvements in team consistency.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring: Led cross-functional teams of 10+ staff members; transformed onboarding processes through structured peer-mentoring, enhancing new staff integration.
- Operational Safety: Managed facility operations with a primary focus on safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation for high-occupancy environments.
- Stakeholder Management: Facilitated collaboration between leadership and external stakeholders to align educational delivery with strategic goals, fostering a cohesive approach to program implementation.
Account Manager – Dedicated Contract Services
JB Hunt Transport Services
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Logistics Operations: Directed 24/7 logistics and supply chain operations for a fleet of 28 trucks, maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate nationwide.
- Coordinated routing and resource allocation to enhance fleet utilization and minimize service disruptions through proactive oversight and real-time problem-solving.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strictly enforced DOT safety regulations and FMCSA compliance across all operations, maintaining a zero major safety incident record over a 3-year tenure.
C-130 Instructor Loadmaster / Training Manager
United States Air Force
01.1994 - 12.2002
- Training Management: Led training programs for U.S. and international aircrew; ensured readiness tracking and certification compliance for 100+ personnel.
- Flight Operations: Executed global airlift missions; performed complex weight and balance calculations and cargo planning critical to mission-critical success.
- Standardization & Evaluation: Conducted rigorous inspections and evaluations, consistently achieving 100% compliance ratings for operational flight safety.
- Key Achievement: Achieved 3,000+ flight hours with flawless safety record; earned promotion to Staff Sergeant (E-5) for leadership and technical mastery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Airfield Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Operations management
- Logistics and scheduling
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Instructional design
- Program coordination
- Performance management
- Onboarding processes
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Training facilitation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- LMS administration
- Data analysis
Veteran Status
VRA / Schedule A / 10-Point Preference
Clearance
Secret (Previous/Eligible)
Core Skills
Operations Management, Logistics & Scheduling, Fleet Oversight, Resource Allocation, Instructional Design, Program Coordination, Performance Management, Onboarding, Risk Management, DOT/FAA Regulations, Emergency Preparedness, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, LMS Administration, Weight & Balance
Timeline
Instructional Lead & Operations Coordinator
Melissa, McKinney, and Frisco ISD
01.2008 - Current
Account Manager – Dedicated Contract Services
JB Hunt Transport Services
01.2004 - 12.2007
C-130 Instructor Loadmaster / Training Manager
United States Air Force
01.1994 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Airfield Operations
Community College of the Air Force