Brian Turnbull

For 10 years, Brian Turnbull (EnvSt’09) has served as a flight dispatcher at Southwest Airlines, where he ensures safety in the air for thousands of flights a year from Hawaii to the Caribbean. He plans all releases sent to pilots and air traffic control and monitors flights once airborne. Dealing with delays, thunderstorms, snow and everything in between, he constantly communicates with pilots to help keep the airline safe, efficient and on time.