Robert McMichael is seeking a career with Virgin Galactic and has over 12 years of experience as a tactical aircraft maintenance technician in the United States Air Force. He has extensive skills in aircraft repair, inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. As a crew chief and quality assurance inspector, he maintained fighter jets valued at over $40 million each and identified issues saving millions of dollars. He received awards for his performance and expertise in aircraft maintenance.

1. ROBERT MCMICHAEL
6324 Blowing Sky St. #201 N Las Vegas, NV 89081 • 575-921-8283 • robbymcmichael@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a productive career with Virgin Galactic.
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
United States Air Force · Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Over 12 years of military experience in maintenance, inspection, repair and troubleshooting of
tactical aircraft operational systems. Comfortable in fast-paced, high stress environments where
safety is key, requiring a high attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt
quickly to constantly changing priorities.
Skills Summary
- Repair and Inspections
- Preventative Maintenance
- Equipment Servicing
- Maintenance/Support Equipment
- Schematic Interpretation
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
- Pneumatic
- Pneudraulic
- Electrical
- Power Production/Engines
- Structure
- Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance
- Team Work
- Organization and Time Management
- Maintenance Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Weight and Balance
- Technical Instruction Compliance
- Followership/Leadership
- Maintenance Management
- Training Subordinates/Peers
- Dangerous Environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force
Flightline Crew Chief
- Responsible for all maintenance actions encompassing the safe and reliable operation of
the F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet valued over $40M, F-16 Fighting Falcon Jet valued over
$32M and the F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet valued over $143M.
- Developed tracking program for Jet Engine Exhaust Nozzle repair, identified/replaced
$3.2M in failing heat shield/liners ensuring the safe operation of a $672M fleet of F-22
Raptor Jet Engines.
- Troubleshot illusive Auxiliary Power Unit failure, worked directly with field engineers to
isolate problem, averted a loss of $450K and 72 man hours in erroneous repairs.
- Maintained 100% Quality Control pass rate on post maintenance inspections.
Inspection Section Team Member
- Performed scheduled inspection and overhaul of the F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet valued over
$40M.
- Identified Primary Hydraulic Control System anomaly, utilizing electrical/hydraulic
schematics, discovered the internal failure of a Safety of Flight critical Hydraulic Flight
Control component.
- Discovered upon inspection a rare structural mounting flaw concerning the alignment of
an Engine Driven Gear Box, early detection avoided $265K in premature part failure.

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6324 Blowing Sky St. #201 N Las Vegas, NV 89081 · 575-921-8283 · robbymcmichael@gmail.com
Quality Assurance Inspector
- Conducted Maintenance Quality Verification Inspections on the F-22 Raptor, MQ-1
Predator and MQ-9 Reaper Fighter/Tactical Aircraft valued at over $4.5B.
- Performed Quality Control Checks on maintenance personnel, maintenance operations
and support equipment to ensure a safe/reliable product.
- Aircraft Weight and Balance Technician/Program Manager, annually inspected Aircraft
for proper Weight and Balance characteristics crucial for safe flight/operation.
Leadership
- Directly supervised, trained, mentored and maintained 10 maintenance personnel.
- Ensured the timely completion of all supervised apprenticeships to meet full-up job
qualifications.
- Shift lead Journeyman, advises/augments Maintenance Production Supervisor on all
tasks.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Achieved Journeyman Skill Level in Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
- Prestigious Thomas N. Barnes Award winner “Top Mechanic of The Year 2011”
- 2002 – 2004 Selected 78th Fighter Squadron Flagship Mechanic
- 2004 – 2007 Selected 55th Fighter Wing Flagship Mechanic
- 2007 – 2009 Selected 35th Fighter Squadron Flagship Mechanic
- Noncommissioned Officer of the quarters
- Recognized for Academic Excellence throughout Apprenticeship
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
- 2000 Graduate of Roy High School Roy, UT
- 2012 Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance, Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University, Daytona Beach, FL
- 2015 Bachelors of Science in Aviation Maintenance with a Specialization in Safety,
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- Successfully completed multiple specialized training programs in maintenance and
equipment operation
- Completed Air Force Train the Trainer Course
- Professional Military Education, Air Force Airman Leadership School
- Attended Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Seminar
- Fork Lift operator up to 10,000lbs
- MB4 & MB2 Tow Tractor operator
- FAA certified A&P mechanic - #3731784
- F-16 & F-22 Engine Run Qualified
ADDITIONAL SKILLS / HOBBIES
- SCUBA certified to 130ft
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