Linguistic Learning
Jonathan Brooks
CEO & Founder, JB Linguistics LLC · TEFL-certified linguist · International operations & diplomacy contexts
English (native) · German (B2+/C1) · French (B2+/C1) · Russian (B1) · Dutch (B1) · Swedish (B1) · Danish (B1)
Practical, tailored language training in Dutch, English, French, German, Danish, Russian, and Swedish.
Jonathan Brooks is a TEFL-certified linguist and in-flight operations leader with more than 13 years of experience inside commercial aviation and international program management. He has built and managed teams of 150+ specialists for German government contracts, Lufthansa-aligned departments, and enterprise clients that require fast, context-aware language enablement.
He partners with German governmental entities and applies the same rigor to every virtual curriculum, certified translation, and interpretation engagement. Programs emphasize rapid pacing, zero-cost learning materials, and bilingual documentation that keeps stakeholders audit-ready.
Beyond the classroom, Jonathan architects compliance-ready learning ecosystems, designs multilingual command centers for crisis response, and mentors linguists who operate in NATO, UN, and aviation environments. His combination of executive presence and aviation discipline helps clients launch programs in days instead of quarters.
Profile highlights
- 168-hour TEFL certification
- Fluent English; advanced German & French (B2+/C1)
- B1 proficiency in Russian, Dutch, Swedish, and Danish
- 102-country travel experience with international volunteer groups
- 13+ years leading in-flight operations and program management
- CEO & Founder of JB Linguistics LLC directing 150+ linguists
- Private pilot licenses (EASA & FAA) with Airbus/Boeing exposure
- Built multilingual teams for German governmental and Lufthansa-aligned programs
- Regular advisor to Bundestag-adjacent projects, NATO-aligned NGOs, and Fortune 500 language initiatives
