Brian Shamblen

Brian Shamblen has a diverse work experience in the aviation field. Brian worked as a Chief Pilot (UAS) at Thread since September 2022, where their responsibilities are not specified. Prior to that, they were a UAS Test Pilot at Thread from August 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining Thread, Brian worked at the University of North Dakota from September 2019 to August 2021. Brian held two roles during their time there. As a UAS Associate, they provided UAS training to approximately 200 students per semester, using simulators and aircraft. Brian also created and executed training scenarios on a simulator and conducted flight evaluations for the students. Additionally, they served as a Certificated Flight Instructor, teaching aviation topics and evaluating students' preparedness for solo flights and stage checks.

Brian also worked as an Aviation Enforcement Trainee at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection from January 2018 to December 2018, but their specific duties in this role are not mentioned.

Brian Shamblen completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations & Commercial Aviation from the University of North Dakota from 2016 to 2020. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications including a Pilot Certificate for Basic Operations - Small RPAS, VLOS from Transport Canada - Transports Canada in June 2022, a Remote Pilot Certificate for sUAS from the Federal Aviation Administration in September 2020, a Commercial Pilot certification for ASEL, ASES, AMEL, IR from the Federal Aviation Administration in August 2018, a Certificated Flight Instructor certification for Instrument from the Federal Aviation Administration in August 2020, a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification from the American Heart Association in January 2021, and a NIST - Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots certification from the Airborne Public Safety Association in December 2021.