MICHAEL D. SWIGERT

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Bellevue, Nebraska 68123

Home: 402-***-**** Cell: 210-***-****

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EDUCATION

B.S., Peru State College, Peru, NE, Teacher Certification - Social Science 7-12, 8 May, 2010; GPA 4.0

M.S., Aeronautical Science - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach, Florida, 1990

B.A., Computer Science - University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1979

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Papillion-La Vista South High School, Papillion, NE, Spring 2010, Student Teaching, 16 weeks

Nebraska City High School, Nebraska City, NE, Fall 2009, Eighty-Hour Practicum

Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE, Fall 2008, Twenty-Hour Practicum

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over eighteen years experience as an instructor and evaluator during thirty year Air Force career

Adept at defining requirements and meeting instructional needs in a wide range of learning settings

Knowledge, training and practical experience with computerized instructional systems, highly technologically

literate

Well developed, proven communication skills in diverse multi-cultural settings

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

United States Air Force – October 1975 to January 2008

Recognized Instructional Ability:

o First Assignment Instructor; Upon completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training selected for instructional

ability to continue as an flight training instructor immediately after graduation.

o Chief Instructor Pilot; Responsible for administration of academic instruction, simulator instruction, and

flight training for 38 squadron instructor pilots, pilots and copilots. Developed ground, simulator, and flight

training programs to maintain squadron in combat ready status. Developed experience, ability and expertise in

young aviators in preparation for advancement.

Successful Communicator: Three years duty as NATO Staff Officer; Excelled in multi-national, multi-cultural

environment teaching communication system requirements to officers from fifteen countries.

Decisive Manager: Liaison Officer for aircraft modifications; subject matter expert and advisor for upgrade,

modification, and design of flight data and situation displays on fleet of sixteen aircraft valued at $3 billion.

Demonstrated Leadership: Aircraft Operations Supervisor; Responsible for directing squadron’s daily flight

operations. Advisor during aircraft emergencies provided recommended emergency actions.

Trusted with Responsibility: Mission Commander; Qualified as combat mission ready RC-135 aircraft commander

conducting a variety of tactical and strategic reconnaissance missions throughout the world. These missions were

tasked by the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, combatant commanders, and national intelligence

agencies.

Sunday School Teacher – June 2007 to present, Junior Class, Midlands Baptist Church, Bellevue, NE

– June 2005 to May 2007, Young Adult Class, Midlands Baptist Church, Bellevue, NE

– May 1999 to November 2003, Teen Class, Calvary Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX

– September 1996 to November 1998, 4-6 Class, Calvary Baptist Church, Herchies, Belgium

– January 1988 to August 1995, Sr. High Class, Highlands Baptist Church, Omaha, NE

– October 1984 to November 1987, Teen Class, Valley Baptist Church, Spokane, WA

Youth League Softball, Asst. Coach – Summer 1989, Offutt Air Force Base, NE

Awards and Honors

Secretary Phi Alpha Theta – National History Honors Society

Recipient – Leroy and Nancy Redfern Scholarship for 2009-2010 for Academic Achievement

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