Michael Miller
Santa Fe,New Mexico
Summary
Highly experienced Flight Instructor with 20 years of dedicated military service, including 5+ years as an instructor. Successfully educated and mentored over 250 students in flight operations, aircraft standards of safety and compliance with aviation regulations. A dedicated professional who has significantly contributed to mission readiness and success throughout their extensive military career.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Instructor & Evaluator
U.S. Air Force Air Education & Training Command
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Instructor & Evaluator: Instructed 450 training flights and performed 55 flight evaluations in the CV-22 Osprey, totaling 650 flight hours, earning Master Instructor Award in Air Force Air Education and Training Command.
- Student Flight Chief: Managed and mentored over 250 students in training operations, aircraft systems, maintenance, and emergency procedures.
- Standards & Evaluations Non-Commissioned Officer: Managed and enforced aircrew evaluation programs, ensuring compliance with Air Force regulations, readiness standards, and operational excellence across eight flying units.
Flight Engineer
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
11.2012 - 05.2019
- CV-22 Flight Engineer: Executed combat and contingency operations across three deployment theaters, supporting special operations forces in austere and high-threat environments.
- Supply & Resource Officer: Managed and executed a squadron budget of $1.2 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and compliance with Air Force financial regulations.
- Plans Non-Commissioned Officer: Coordinated with multinational and special operations partners, integrating CV-22 Osprey capabilities into joint exercises and real-world operations to enhance interoperability.
Senior Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Led and supervised a team of 12 avionics technicians, overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure aircraft mission readiness and compliance with Air Force standards.
- Coordinated workflow and maintenance schedules, prioritizing tasks to maximize efficiency and minimize aircraft downtime during critical alert operations.
Aircraft Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Forces in Europe
11.2004 - 05.2011
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained complex avionics systems, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems, ensuring aircraft mission readiness.
- Performed inspections and troubleshooting on electronic and electrical components, identifying and resolving discrepancies to meet Air Force operational standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Charles Town, WV06-2024
Associate of Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2020
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- High Stress Decision-Making
- Program Management
- Personnel Management
- Crisis Response
- Technical Knowledge
- Budget Management
- Adaptability
- Logistics Planning
Timeline
Flight Instructor & Evaluator
U.S. Air Force Air Education & Training Command
05.2019 - 12.2024
Flight Engineer
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
11.2012 - 05.2019
Senior Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command
05.2011 - 11.2012
Aircraft Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Forces in Europe
11.2004 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Associate of Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
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