Michael Smith
Leader | Mentor | Motivator
- Role
- Wing Staff Agencies Sel at United States Air Force
- Location
- Altus, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Smith
Aviation professional with 24+ years of service in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in mobility operations, aircrew instruction, Basic Military Training instruction, and senior enlisted leadership. Proven expertise in aerial refueling, cargo logistics, and aircraft systems operations and management (KC-10A, KC-46A). Skilled in program oversight, quality assurance, and contract compliance, with a consistent record of mission success in high-tempo environments.Recognized through multiple awards for operational excellence and leadership.
Experience
Wing Staff Agencies Sel
Jun 2025 — Present · Altus, OK, US
Directs all administrative operations for a major Air Force Wing as the principal advisor to senior leadership, managing a team of 128 personnel across 22 Air Force specialties. Responsible for $12 billion in infrastructure and ensuring the seamless daily support of personnel. Leads a critical Continuous Process Improvement Program (CCIP) initiative, overseeing a team of 116 and contributing to the success of the Command\'s largest mobility wing, comprised of the world\'s only KC-135, C-17, and KC-46 Formal Training Units (FTUs), resulting in the graduation of aircrew members annually. Provides strategic guidance and expertise to optimize administrative processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Aviation Operations / Aerospace Maintenance, Aviation Operations
2006 — 2016
Skills
- Exercises
- Electronic Warfare
- Foreign Military Sales
- Flight Safety
- Force Protection
- Power Plants
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Combat
- Information Assurance
- Command
- Readiness
- Flight Test
- Aerospace
- Personnel Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Intelligence
- Flights
- Operational Planning
- Security Clearance
- Military Aviation
- Active Dod Secret Clearance
- Defense
- Tactics
- Airframe
- Aviation
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft
- Military
- Top Secret
- Military Logistics
- Weapons
- Air Force
- Dod
- National Security
- Military Operations
- Logistics
- Special Operations
- Comsec
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