MICHAEL LEWIS
Colorado Springs,USA
Summary
Aviation professional prepared for First Officer role with proven history of ensuring safe flight operations and adherence to regulations. Known for strong collaboration with crew members and maintaining high standards in dynamic environments. Recognized for excellent problem-solving skills and unwavering commitment to safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Officer
SkyWest Airlines
10.2024 - Current
- Assist the Captain in the safe and efficient Part 121 operations including flight performance, communicating with ATC, and ensuring passenger safety. Received “RAVE” recognition from a crew scheduler for professionalism.
Certified Flight Instructor
USAF Academy Flight Training Center
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Provide Part 61/141 instruction in C-172/182 aircraft to cadets and civilians. Selected instructor for USAF Academy ‘Early Pathway to Wings’ program to mentor cadets for aviation-related career fields post-graduation.
Chief of Operations
HQ NORAD & USNORTHCOM
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Hand-selected to lead 1 of 5 diverse Joint Operation Center, 48-person, bi-national teams in strategic planning, operations, and global asset management. Advised 4-star General on Homeland defense situations and actions.
Army War College Student
USAF
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Board selected for Army’s premier Senior Developmental Education program. Aced demanding 10-month course on national security policy and operational warfare. – Awarded Superior Graduate, Top 11-30% of 360 students
Director of Staff, 53d Wing
USAF
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Hand-picked to provide executive leadership support to 76 units and over 2.6K Airmen at 3 bases. Guided $228M wing budget. – Displayed exceptional character and servant leadership as #1/219 Lt Col’s – 2-Star General
Commander, 89th Attack Squadron
USAF
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Commanded 234 personnel in 24/7 combat operations. Fielded the USAF’s 1st MQ-9 Block 5 Aircraft. Squadron’s actions earned the Air Force Association’s Citation of Honor Squadron of the Year and Air Combat Command’s MQ-1/9 Squadron of the Year. – #1/5 Commanders and absolutely my best leader – Group Commander
Executive Officer
HQ USAF
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Hand-selected confidential advisor to the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff to implement guidance and oversee suspense’s for entire HQ Air Force. – Superb in his/her/his visibility executive position as #1/9 Majors – 3-Star General
Air Command and Staff College Student
USAF
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Board selected for Air Force’s Intermediate Developmental Education program. 1 of 6 students selected from 504 to participate in a Polish National Defense Univ. exchange exercise in Warsaw, Poland. – Earned 3.91 GPA
MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot, Chief of Weapons & Tactics
USAF
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Senior instructor, designed and published procedures and syllabi for MQ-9 initial training. Led 1st MQ-9 flight at Holloman AFB. Executed 1st MQ-9 weapons employment on White Sands Missile Range. – IP of the Year 2009
MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot, Chief of Standardization & Evaluation
USAF
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Initiated Stan/Eval program from ground up, lauded by 12th Air Force Inspectors for 80+ aircrew members’ flight records. Increased student throughput by 300% as early-to-upgrade instructor, then SEFE. – #2/32 CGO’s
A-10 Pilot, Asst. Standardization & Evaluation Liaison Officer
USAF
10.2004 - 11.2006
- Combat-ready A-10 fighter pilot. deployed Jan – May 2006 to Afghanistan. – Awarded COPE THUNDER M1VP
A-10 Student Pilot
USAF
04.2004 - 10.2004
- T-37B, T-38A, A/T-38B | USAF Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Studies
Army War College
Carlisle Barracks, PA01.2021
Master of Science - Operational Air And Science
Air University
Maxwell AFB, ALMaster of Science - Aviation
Embry-Riddle University
World-WideBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Skilled in navigational techniques
- Instrument interpretation
- Flight deck management
- Crew resource management
- Passenger safety
- Critical decision-making skills
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
First Officer
SkyWest Airlines
10.2024 - Current
Certified Flight Instructor
USAF Academy Flight Training Center
08.2022 - 10.2024
Chief of Operations
HQ NORAD & USNORTHCOM
07.2021 - 07.2024
Army War College Student
USAF
07.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Staff, 53d Wing
USAF
07.2019 - 07.2020
Commander, 89th Attack Squadron
USAF
06.2016 - 07.2019
Executive Officer
HQ USAF
06.2014 - 06.2016
Air Command and Staff College Student
USAF
06.2013 - 06.2014
MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot, Chief of Weapons & Tactics
USAF
01.2009 - 06.2013
MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot, Chief of Standardization & Evaluation
USAF
11.2006 - 01.2009
A-10 Pilot, Asst. Standardization & Evaluation Liaison Officer
USAF
10.2004 - 11.2006
A-10 Student Pilot
USAF
04.2004 - 10.2004
Master of Science - Strategic Studies
Army War College
Master of Science - Operational Air And Science
Air University
Master of Science - Aviation
Embry-Riddle University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certifications
- Airline Transport Pilot: Multi-Engine Land, CL-65 Type Rating
- Commercial Privileges: Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land, Single-Engine Sea
- Certified Flight Instructor: CFI/II, AGI, IGI
- FAA Class 1 Medical | Current U.S. Passport [Exp 3/31/2027] | FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
FLIGHT TIMES
Total Time 1901 Multi-Engine Turbine 1392 Total Turbine PIC 539