Brian Dinning
Experienced training and workforce development leader with over 22 years in Marine Corps aviation maintenance, culminating as Aircraft Maintenance Chief overseeing qualifications and operational readiness of 285 personnel. Developed and implemented training plans, identified performance gaps, and advised senior leaders on workforce capability. Skilled in aligning teams with competing priorities and delivering instruction effectively across all levels.
Work History
Curriculum Development Support
9 MonthsDeveloped, reviewed, and delivered the Aviation Maintenance Chief (MOS 6019) military education curriculum in collaboration with U.S. Marine Corps and Navy education departments.
Aircraft Maintenance Chief (USMC MOS 6019)
3 Years 1 Month- Directed the creation, implementation, and sustainment of department-wide training plans for 285+ aviation maintenance personnel, ensuring required qualifications, professional development, and technical readiness aligned with operational requirements.
- Managed personnel qualification and evaluation programs, tracking certification requirements, monitoring completion deadlines, validating individual competency, and conducting formal oral boards to recommend personnel for quality assurance and inspection responsibilities.
- Analyzed maintenance quality trends, recurring discrepancies, and performance data to identify skill gaps and implement targeted troubleshooting, repair-procedure, and compliance training, enhancing maintenance quality and workforce readiness.
CH-46E and MV-22B Crew Chief
19 Years 1 MonthPRIVATE (E-1) – GUNNERY SERGEANT (E-7)
Demonstrated nearly two decades of military leadership through subordinate development, upholding military standards, fostering team cohesion, and ensuring good order and discipline. Over 3,300 career and 980+ combat flight hours in CH-46 and MV-22 aircraft with experience in all aviation aspects, including formal training, deployments, shipboard operations, combat missions, and experimental flight testing. Held key Led teams of up to 90 personnel in key leadership roles as Quality Assurance Chief and Maintenance Control Chief, enhancing operational instructor in Aerial Gunnery, Night Systems, Crew Resource Management, NATOPS, and Weapons and Tactics, imparting critical skills to enhance crew performance.PS, and Weapons and Tactics.
Military Occupational Specialties and Qualifications:
6012: Aviation Maintenance Controller
6018: Quality Assurance Representative
6172: CH-46E Crew Chief
6176: MV-22B Crew Chief
6177: Weapons and Tactics Instructor
Advanced Skills Management (ASM) Maintenance Training Syllabus Sponsor (MTSS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Skills
Certification
- Licensed Insurance Producer: Property, Casualty, Accident & Health or Sickness, and Life in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, 2025-present
- Sustainable Agriculture and Hydroponicist, University of Minnesota Crookston, 2024
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Government Ground Representative, 2018