Michael Baxter
U.S. Air Force, Headquarters
Cibolo,TX
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Certification
An accomplished veteran with 24 years of exemplary service, including 7 years focused on aircraft repair and 17 dedicated to education and training. Skilled in technology and business administration with strong aptitude for customer service, financial management, and data analysis. Enforces a strong project management methodology aimed at effectively resolving challenges by fostering clear communication and employing conflict resolution techniques to maintain project timelines and budget.
Work History
Superintendent, Education and Training
- Oversaw recruiting headquarters operations with 32 additional units, conducted performance assessments against established benchmarks, and escalated errors or deficiencies to leadership to support compliance.
- Integrated curriculum subjects into annual in-house formal lesson plan requirements to streamline curriculum coverage and achieve a 47% decrease in annual training budget.
- Created and implemented computer-based training programs for staff and faculty, focusing on professional development and achieving zero discrepancies.
- Supervised 56 projects in partnership with development teams, focusing on materials inspections and contractor performance to ensure timely, cost-effective project completion.
- Oversaw facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
CSS Superintendent,
- Analyzed 25 improvement areas, identified targeted capability gaps, and deployed training program to improve productivity performance.
- Supervised 24 Training Managers by coordinating monthly staff meetings and conference calls, ensuring teams remained informed and aligned with mission goals.
- Reviewed employee performance checklists for completion, identified discrepancies, and provided constructive feedback to guide continuous improvement efforts and strengthen process accuracy.
- Administered manpower survey for 534 personnel; analyzed staffing requirements and integrated military and civilian security to address manning shortfall.
Education and Training Functional Manager
- Directed cross-functional collaboration to support operational readiness and mission effectiveness during 90 rocket launches.
- Designed and deployed strategic training programs aligning training delivery with resource allocation and project success requirements totaling 1.8b.
- Directed safety compliance activities and supported training program delivery to reinforce launch standards across Space Command functional areas.
- Analyzed organizational skill gaps across 32 organizations; led recruitment to source and hire top-tier candidates for essential training positions.
Instructor, Education and Training
- Authored lesson plans and course materials, creating written tests, appraisals, study guides, and course critiques for 300+ students.
- Selected by HQ AFPC to create and validate curriculum for the Manpower Officer course as Training Course Developer and Career Field Management Official.
- Delivered instruction to 62 classroom instructors on Instructional System Design, ensuring a 100% graduation rate and college-level credit completion.
- Completed 180-hr AETC instructor internship, earning 2nd CCAF and securing Occupational Instructor Certification.
Base Training Manager
- Managed end-to-end examination workflow by ordering, tracking, and proctoring military course exams for enlisted and civilian personnel in accordance with Air Force regulations.
- Coordinated with instructors on pilot training to support student progress by tracking flying hours and reviewing assessments for shortfalls.
- Analyzed staff assistance visit findings and assessment tool results to evaluate training program performance, compiled feedback, and informed continuous improvements to unit programs annually.
- Evaluated academic opportunities and adequacy of existing education programs to provide resource guidance for military and civilians, streamlining education services office operations.
Fuel System Journeyman
- Managed trainees through external tank certification for F-16 and A-10 before deployment, reinforcing personal responsibility and proactive ownership.
- Led depot-level repair of two in-flight aerial refueling receptacle systems, restoring operational capability and reducing replacement costs by 900k for the Air Force.
- Identified and restored 9 B-52 degraded fuel tanks caused by JP5/JP8 rendering tanks inoperable causing fuel pump malfunction.
- Executed in-tank repairs to restore and maintain system functionality, including probe pump checks, check valve servicing, and bladder cell replacement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education And Training
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor Technical Training
Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Development
Skills
Training Management
Program coordination
Project management
Curriculum development
Performance evaluation
Quality assurance
Relationship building and management
Certification
2016 - Conflict Resolution
2010 - Occupational Instructor
2004 - Instructional System Design
Timeline
Superintendent, Education and Training
U.S. Air Force, Headquarters
2017 - 2020Read More
CSS Superintendent,
U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
2015 - 2017Read More
Education and Training Functional Manager
U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
2012 - 2015Read More
Instructor, Education and Training
U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
2008 - 2015Read More
Base Training Manager
U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
2003 - 2008Read More
Fuel System Journeyman
U.S. Air Force, United States Air Force Base
1997 - 2003Read More
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science from Education And Training
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Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Instructor Technical Training
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Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Education And Training Development
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