Michael Sedlak
Senior Aviation Operations & Program Leader | PMP | Strategic Airlift & Special Operations Aviation | Defense Training Systems | Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Eligible)
- Role
- Senior Enlisted Leader, Senior HR Mgr and Operations at United States Air Force
- Location
- Dover, DE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Sedlak
Senior U.S. Air Force aviation operations and program leader with over 18 years of experience directing global mobility missions, large-scale aviation training systems, and enterprise workforce organizations supporting strategic airlift and Special Operations aviation.Currently serving as Squadron Superintendent for an operational C-5M strategic airlift squadron supporting a $5.5B aircraft fleet and 130+ personnel. Previously served as lead enlisted program manager for a multi-billion-dollar Special Operations aviation training enterprise overseeing $600M+ in simulation infrastructure, 75 instructors, and multi-platform training systems.Extensive experience collaborating with defense industry partners including Lockheed Martin on aviation training system design, operational integration, and training pipeline validation.Career highlights include:• 18+ years aviation leadership experience• Directed programs influencing over 4,500 personnel• Supported training pipelines producing aviation trainees• flight hours including ~950 combat hours• Recently led initiatives reducing training timelines 25%• Implemented organizational culture reforms reducing disciplinary rates 85%Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. PMP certified.Open to senior program leadership, aviation operations leadership, financial services, and defense training systems roles in the Charlotte, NC region (2027 transition timeline).
Experience
Senior Enlisted Leader, Senior HR Mgr and Operations
Jan 2025 — Present · Dover, DE, US
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associate’s Degree, Aviation Operations
2007 — 2012
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor’s Degree, Aeronautics with Minor in Airport Management
2012
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Management and Leadership
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Instructor of Technology and Military Science
2016
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