Air Force Project
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Michael M. Kawan
Linwood, NJ *8221
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EDUCATION: BS, Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy,
2001.
EXPERIENCE:
*/**-Present Chief of Wing Safety, F-16 Pilot, Atlantic City Air
National Guard Base, NJ
Directed the safety program for 1000+ member Fighter Wing. Worked directly
for the Wing Commander and directly supervised 5 member safety shop.
o Provided guidance to the Wing Commander on all aspects of the flight,
ground and weapons safety program.
o Guided the chiefs of the flight, ground and weapons safety programs to
resounding success during 2013 Environmental, Safety and Occupational
Health inspection conducted by Higher Headquarters.
o Created and implemented tracking system for mishaps and unusual
occurrences for flight safety.
o Attended the Air Force Mishap Investigation Course; fully qualified to
investigate flight mishaps.
o Re-qualified in the F-16 at Luke Air Force Base, AZ.
o Chosen to upgrade to 2-ship flight lead and 4-ship flight lead in the F-
16.
o Selected for upgrade to Supervisor of Flying, responsible for overseeing
all flying operations.
4/10-3/12 Flight Safety Officer, RQ-170 Instructor Pilot, Creech Air
Force Base, NV
Oversaw safety program for USAF's only RQ-170 squadron. Deployed to
combat Area of Operations as the Director of Operations then Squadron
Commander. Maintained combat mission ready status as an RQ-170 pilot for
the 30th Reconnaissance Squadron.
o Project lead for $10M effort moving 30 RS operations to Creech AFB.
o Liaised daily across multiple CONUS agencies and oversaw in-house team
of 10 personnel involved in Creech build-up.
o Led project aimed at achieving Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
vision of the RQ-170's future capabilities.
o Instructed 42 squadron members on flying operations and assisted in
developing and maintaining squadron standards and training plans.
o Commanded 48 personnel in classified operation in CENTCOM Area of
Operations. First Company Grade Officer selected to fill position.
o Briefed Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General Petraeus
on operational matters.
o Authored first-ever tactics, techniques and procedures for RQ-170
employment in theater and liaised with intelligence customers worldwide.
o Created security plan for $88M in new assets and stood-up operational
hangar from scratch in 2 weeks. Efforts saved the Air Force 8000+ man-
hours and eliminated the deployment of 6 additional security personnel.
o Results of operations briefed to National Command Authority (NCA).
o Company-Grade Officer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2010.
5/08-4/10 Flight Commander, Instructor Pilot, Operations
Supervisor, Creech AFB, NV
Directly supervised 52 officers and enlisted personnel. Responsible for
personnel readiness, scheduling and administrative and disciplinary duties.
o Instructed USAF's first cross-flow pilots in remotely-piloted aircraft
operations.
o Flew the MQ-1 Predator in combat support missions in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
o Supervised 270 aircrew and over 60,000 hours of mission time as
Operations Supervisor.
o Developed specialized tactics for Special Operations support that were
implemented in multiple Air Force squadrons world-wide.
o First pilot in squadron selected for transition to RQ-170 platform.
o Flight Commander of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2010.
o Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 15 RS, 1st Quarter, 2009
5/06-5/08 Chief of Wing Scheduling, F-16
Pilot, Osan Air Base, South Korea
Managed $73M annual flying program for the 51st Fighter Wing, including
all A-10, F-16 and C-12 sorties.
o Directly supervised 4 officers in the Wing Scheduling office.
o Managed airspace scheduling for 3 flying squadrons and liaised with
South Korean Air Force counterparts.
o Developed airspace tracking system to monitor airspace usage.
o 1 of 5 pilots in squadron chosen to attend Forward Air Controller-
Airborne training.
o Deputy MSN/CC for first combined USAF-ROKAF flying exercise, composed
of 15 flight crews from both countries.
o Managed $1.6M conversion to enhanced target cueing system for 36 FS.
o Project lead/flight-lead for Sidewinder missile test over Korean
waters involving 8 aircraft and $504,000 in missiles.
o Recognized as PACAF "Superior Performer" during 2007 Operational
Readiness Inspection.
o Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 51 OSS Current Operations
Flight, 2007
o Top Third Graduate, Squadron Officer School, 2007
9/03-5/06 Assistant Chief of Weapons, F-16
pilot, Shaw AFB, South Carolina
Assisted the Chief of Weapons in tactical development programs for a
combat ready F-16 fighter squadron. Managed selected portion of the
portfolio of tactical programs used to teach pilots how to fly the F-16.
o Built weapons tracking program for 3 fighter squadrons on base,
ensuring monthly, quarterly and yearly recognition for 100+ pilots.
o Performed time-critical cryptological fix during squadron's deployment
to live-weapons exercise
o Upgraded to flight lead in the F-16.
o Supervised recovery of downed pilot in the Atlantic Ocean; coordinated
with Coast Guard, Navy and refueling tankers for successful recovery.
o Performed 14 missions as alert pilot for the President of the United
States at classified location.
o Flew alert missions for Operation Noble Eagle, performing defensive
patrols over various U.S. cities.
o Provided escort for Air Force One during election season.
o Built and executed master plan for squadron's $84M CCIP program,
involving 27 aircraft rotating into Hill AFB Depot.
o Facilitated 35 bilateral planning sessions with Bahraini and Kuwaiti
Air Forces during 2-month exercise in Middle East.
o Top Gun Award, 3rd Quarter 2004
o Superior Performer, Exercise Combat Hammer, 79 FS, 2005
o Wingman of the Quarter, 79 FS, 1st Quarter, 2006
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
o Extensive use of Microsoft Office products
o Extensive experience with public speaking
o Interests: family activities, flying, sports, running
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