Michelle R. Rocco

*** ****** *** **** *** Clearwater, FL 33767

abps9r@r.postjobfree.com / http://www.roccopro.com

Education

Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2001)

B.S. of Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy (1992)

Security Clearance

Current Top Secret SSBI (SCI/SAP)

Career Summary

Retired United States Air Force Officer with more than 21 years of diverse experience in operational

aviation, acquisition project engineering/program management, and aircraft systems test and evaluation

execution/management. A successful change leader committed to professional and personal excellence.

Operational/Test Aviation (16 years)

Program/Project Management (6 years)

Test and Evaluation Operations/Management (4 years)

Certified Level II Program Management

Certified Level I Test and Evaluation

Aeronautical Engineering

Aero Science Technology Management

Planning, Programming, Scheduling and Budgeting

Analysis

Technical Writing

Senior Leadership, Supervision and Mentoring

Computer Competency

Professional Work Experiences

Director of Operations and Advanced Programs Program Manager

August 2009-Present

36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Led training and operations for specially manned unit supporting combat airbase/airfield establishment,

non-combatant evacuation and humanitarian/disaster relief missions. Position required broad

understanding of 31 diverse functions covering the full spectrum of airbase and airfield operations.

Provided oversight for $11.7M in mobility assets and 51 personnel. Executed the duties of Advanced

Program (AP) Manager for special access program (SAP) support of F-15, F-16, F-22, and B-2 aircraft.

Developed and interpreted AP execution guidance for secure facility construction, security, operations

and maintenance. Managed and f acilitated versatile special program security structure for deployments,

exercises and Headquarters Air Force requirements.

Achievements:

Managed proof of concept for the rapid integration of base opening and medical

f acilities/functions in an austere environment for humanitarian relief missions.

Led technical airfield assessment team that verified airfield pavement and facilities adequacy for

heavy aircraft operations for three strategic airfields.

Developed first ever permanent SAP security support for Andersen Air Force Base.

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Chief of Mobility Test for C-130/KC-X/Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA)/C-130 Pilot

March 2007-August 2009

Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Led 25-person division supporting Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of mobility aircraft systems.

Provided direction, management, and subject matter expertise for C-130 Aircraft Modernization Program

during combined Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and OT&E of the modification. Flew

combined test missions, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions. Prepared and

briefed OT&E reports and assessments for various aircraft. Managed $14.8M test budget. Additionally

deployed in support of USCENTCOM Joint Operations Center as Afghanistan and Iraq Air Operations

Desk Liaison.

Achievements:

Directed C-130J defensive systems follow-on OT&E and recovered $400K through efficiently

restructuring test program.

Led United States Air Force OT&E effort for Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA). Worked with United

States Army acquisition and test program managers to ensure eight critical requirements were

incorporated into the plan.

Focal point for joint staff and component command air operations. Ensured ISAF/coalition 30,000

sortie strike capability. Continuously tracked dynamic two theater 2,500+ daily strike,

reconnaissance, and support missions and reported daily results to Joint Chief s of Staff.

Assistant Branch Chief, Special Test and Operations Facilities

Nov ember 2005-March 2007

Directorate of Air, Space and Information Operations, Headquarters Air Force Material Command, Wright-

Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Command program manager for special programs test and evaluation projects and operations facilities.

Maintained standards and oversight for classified organizations security, airfield, flight operations and

f acilities. Advised command leadership on special test and facility program status, advocated guidance

and instituted policy. Provided subject matter expertise for planning, budgeting, and execution of special

test activities.

Achievements:

Led $170M special programs Program Objective Memorandum inputs to Headquarters Air Force.

Pivotal for the preservation of critical test activities and infrastructure.

Drafted special test and evaluation unit oversight plan and conducted critical test facility and

process inspection.

Instituted F-16 depot modification funding process change and realized $3M in savings.

Deputy Program Manager/Program Manager for EC-130H Compass Call Aircraft Fleet

May 2003-Nov ember 2005

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645 Materiel Squadron, Air Force Material Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Program Manager for 14-aircraft EC-130H Compass Call fleet with program value of over $1B.

Responsible for cost, schedule and performance of a $268M annual budget. Led and directed multi-

agency team of 400+ government and contractor personnel covering all aspects of fleet management to

include development, procurement, modification, test and sustainment. Managed development and

integration of $400M Block 35 information warfare system modification. Directed Compass Call special

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access program security requirements. Program manager for EC-130H Aircraft Modernization Program

with program value in excess of $150M.

Achievements:

Led Lean Process Improvement Team at depot/modification facility. Reduced depot/modification

time an average of six months and $1M per aircraft.

Developed and instituted depot program engineer certification process. Engineering decision

time reduced from six weeks to two days on average.

Completed aircraft depot move from Palmdale, CA to Waco, TX. Moved over 19K warehouse

items, led drawing and process specification transfer, and maintained seamless support for the

fielded Compass Call fleet.

Program Engineering Manager for EC-130E/J Commando Solo Aircraft Fleet/Instructor Pilot

May 2001-May 2003

Detachment 4, 645th Materiel Squadron, Aeronautical Systems Center, Palmdale, CA

Systems engineer for special-mission psychological and information operations EC-130E/J aircraft with

program value in excess of $21M. Directed daily activity of 225 military, contractor and field service

personnel for the execution of fleet modification, production, and sustainment. Executed quick reaction

programs as directed by National Command Authority. Project officer and test pilot for $12M C-26B

Tracker counter-drug modification and sensor upgrade program. C-130 instructor and test pilot for

special systems modifications and depot maintenance verification.

Achievements:

Directed design and install of $3.6M self -protection system modification f or EC-130E Commando

Solo aircraft via quick reaction program. Delivered three aircraft in 90 days under budget.

Reenergized the $115.5M EC-130J Commando Solo conversion program. Government

inspection pass rates increased 10%. Led to successful fielding of new aircraft.

Restructured and drafted C-26B modification test procedures. Commanded 19 test missions and

delivered 11 aircraft in nine months.

C-130E Pilot/Instructor, Flight Operations Supervisor, Combat Delivery Airlift Director and Group

Current Operations Flight Commander

September 1997-May 2001

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463 Airlift Group, Air Mobility Command, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR

Led 15-person current operations flight. Supervised planning, scheduling, and execution of 18,000-hour

annual flying-hour program and over 175 aircraft missions weekly. Responsible for squadron compliance

and currency of aircraft dispatch and recovery procedures. Combat ready, worldwide deployable C-130E

instructor pilot.

Achievements:

Supervised tasking and scheduling of over 4,000 local/joint military training and higher

headquarters contingency missions.

Led 463rd Airlift Group s portion of critical Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment. Coordinated

with Air Mobility Command, Air Education and Training Command, and United States Army test

team to ensure operations, maintenance and personnel issues addressed.

Drafted and instituted complex satellite communications guide for all C-130 aircrews. Established

procedures to enable vital communications link for missions into austere regions.

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C-26B Pilot/Instructor and Program/Mission Scheduler

October 1993-September 1997

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First Air Force Operating Location, 158 Fighter Group, Vermont Air National Guard, Burlington IAP, VT

Primary duty as C-26B transport pilot. Managed overall responsibility for safe and efficient conduct of

transporting personnel and equipment on assigned mission taskings. Managed all aspects of C-26B

program to include aircraft, aircrew and maintenance scheduling, flying-hours allotment and tracking, and

aircrew currency tracking. Assisted F-16 scheduler to provide critical continuity for airspace,

maintenance, aircraft and aircrew scheduling.

Achievements:

Expertly managed the transition from unit-based aircraft scheduling to nationwide electronic

scheduling. Ensured 100% of Joint Operational Support Aircraft Center mission taskings

completed.

Led, instructed and evaluated wing s quality management transition. Applied skills to unit

scheduling process and increased scheduling capability tenfold.

Assisted Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) recruiting efforts by speaking to local civic groups

and schools and led VTANG Starbase anti-drug/leadership workshop for elementary school

students.

Student History

May 1992-October 1993-United States Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, Reese Air Force Base, TX

Achievements:

Completed 380 hours of academic instruction.

Flew 274 combined T-37, T-1A and simulator hours.

Led base contracting office when contracting officer attended multi-month training.

June 1987-May 1992-United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School and United States Air Force

Academy (USAFA), USAFA, CO

Achievements:

Number 1 graduate from USAFA Preparatory School.

Number 1 prior-service graduate from USAFA.

Maintained overall 3.44 grade point average while earning B.S. of Aeronautical Engineering.

Contracting Specialist (Enlisted)

December 1984-June 1987

120th Fighter Interceptor Group, Montana Air National Guard, Great Falls IAP, MT (through July 1986)

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14 Flying Training W ing, Columbus Air Force Base, MS

Managed, performed, and administered contracting functions for commodities and services using

simplified acquisition procedures, negotiation and other approved methods. Used manual contracting

processes to prepare, process, and analyze transactions and products. Acted as buyer and negotiator for

base level contracting office.

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Achievements:

Honor Graduate from Basic Military Training, Contracting Specialist Technical School, and 3-level

Contracting Specialist Correspondence Course.

Surpassed daily buying quota on average of three times required amount.

Selected Professional Performer during major base inspection.

Professional/Leadership Education

Squadron Officers School (1999)

Air Command and Staff College (2005)

Air War College (2008)

Acquisition Professional Development Program Certificates

Level II, Program Management (October 2005)

Level I, Test and Evaluation (January 2006)

Lev el II, Test and Evaluation requirements complete except DAU TST203 (Current Status)

DAU LOG101 (August 2002)

National Test Pilot School Introduction to Flight Test T&E 4001 (October 2002)

Performance Based Statement of Work Training (May 2004)

DAU Lean 6 Sigma (CLE007) (May 2005)

AFOTEC 101, Introduction to AFOTEC (July 2007)

AFOTEC 220, Suitability (November 2007)

DAU Modeling and Simulation for T&E (CLE023) (June 2008)

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