Michael Uffelman

About Michael Uffelman

Former fighter pilot with 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Recognized for bringing customer perspectives and strategic vision to the team. Seeking a role that utilizes my aerospace defense expertise to positively impact national security and solve critical challenges for a safer world.

Experience

1. Head of Flight and Customer Success

   Skyways

   Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead all flight operations and flight test activities for Skyways UAS, creating and standardizing training, safety, and test frameworks.• Direct a flight operations team and ensure daily flight scheduling, test execution, risk management, accelerating aircraft maturity and ensuring safe expansion of the flight envelope on two UAS systems.• Oversee customer flight operations in Japan and the UK, providing on‑site integration support, training, and rapid issue resolution to ensure successful deployment and sustained mission readiness.• Translate customer feedback into product improvements and priorities, improving reliability and enhancing the customer experience.

Education

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Portland State University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering and Technology Management

Skills

• Program Management
• Aerospace/Defense
• Pilot
• Team Leadership
• Aircraft
• Engineering
• Air Force
• Defense
• Business Development
• Aerospace
• Systems Engineering
• Uav
• Dod
• Security Clearance
• Military
• Engineering Management
• C4isr
• Earned Value Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Aviation