Summary
Terry Norbraten is an experienced chief pilot and aviation safety officer based in California with a decade of professional flying in Citation CE-500, Pilatus PC-12NG and Daher TBM7 aircraft for charter and Part 91 operations. He combines operational leadership at MPIJet with hands-on charter and safety responsibilities, while previously managing a $1.2M annual research portfolio and open-source software projects as a Faculty Associate at the Naval Postgraduate School. A former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and avionics technician, he brings deep systems, maintenance and damage-control expertise to flight operations and safety culture. His academic background—an M.S. in Modeling and Simulation—underscores a methodical, data-driven approach to risk management and training. Colleagues note his rare blend of tactical piloting skills, instructional experience, and program-level research management.
10 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
A.S. Digital Technology, A.S. Digital Technology at San Diego City College
M.S. Modeling and Simulation (M&S), M.S. Modeling and Simulation (M&S) at Naval Postgraduate School
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University