Brent Nestor

Brent Nestor currently serves as a First Officer at Southwest Airlines since August 2023 and is also a Franchise Owner of The Exercise Coach®, a fitness studio providing one-on-one coaching sessions. Previously, Brent held the position of First Officer at Amentum and Atlas Air, following a distinguished 22-year career in the United States Air Force, where roles included Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Flight Safety Officer, Weapons Officer, Commander, and Director of Operations. Notable leadership includes the role of Director for Plans, Policy and Strategy at Special Operations Command North, overseeing strategic development for Special Operations Forces. Brent Nestor's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in History from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master's degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the USAF Air Command and Staff College, and an MBA from Touro University Worldwide.