Michael A.

Salcedo
Rex, Ga 30273
salcedo_michael@yahoo.com
404-477-9384

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Career objectives include a profession in health and wellness coaching. Past experience in the military as
a supervisor, trainer, certifier, and team leader provide skills that are seamlessly transferrable into the
health and wellness coaching career field.

EDUCATION
Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology 05/18
Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness 12/20

Purdue University Global
 3.4 GPA
Relevant Coursework
 Scientific Foundations of Exercise & Fitness
 Models for Health and Wellness
 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
 Contemporary Diet and Nutrition
 Health and Wellness Programming – Design & Administration
 Nutrition Planning & Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force
Aircraft Craftsman 09/09 – Present
 C-17 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman (2009-2012) Dover AFB, DE
 Weapons Systems Coordinator (2012-2014) Dover AFB, DE
 C-17 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman (2014-2015) Dover AFB, DE
 Airlift & Special Mission Aircraft Craftsman (2015-2017) Incirlik AB, Turkey
 Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman (2017-2018) Yokota AB, Japan
 Airframe, Powerplant, & General (APG) Lead Technician (2018-2019) Yokota AB, Japan
 Element Leader (2019-2020) Yokota AB, Japan
 Assistant First Sergeant (2020) Yokota AB, Japan

Leadership
• Devised unit high reach training plan, authored and taught academics course. Qualified 37 mbrs
in 5 days on 3 airframes, boosted squadron capabilities by 60%.
• Steered team through Presidential stage, generated 100 missions, transported 421 personnel and
351 cargo tons. Contributed to 1st ever United States President and North Korean leader summit.
• Led Air Mobility Command ground training mission; organized high-visibility event for 32
members. Powered 668-hour project which supported 417 qualifications and 32 critical
certifications for 2 Squadrons.
  Organized Squadron Level Professional Development Seminar and Air Force Academy
immersion tour. Instructed 11 airmen on assignment system procedures and indoctrinated 7 cadets 
on maintenance operations, mentored future Air Force leaders.

Operational Support
• - Maintenance Flight Subject Matter Expert, reacted to C-5M in-flight emergency. Led 10
member jack team, changed hydraulic valve in less than 4 hours. Averted off-station maintenance
recovery team and revived $224M asset.
• Managed a 36-member section, scrutinized 1.5K training tasks and.23 crit items--increased shop
qualification and boosted maintenance capabilities by 10%
• - Filled engine run certifier gap, qualified 9 members and increased capabilities 50%. Supported
the correction of 37 non-mission capable discrepancies. Keyed Groups 2018 Global Reach Award
and Wing’s 2019 Maintenance Effectiveness Award.
• Led unit “Aircraft Weight & Balance” program overhaul. Trained and certified 17 aircraft jack
supervisors-, Identified as a unit "strength" during 2019 Commander’s Inspection, lauded as the
#1 program in the Wing.

Communication
• Awarded “Distinguished Graduate” award at Non-Commissioned Officer Academy. Mastered 
36-day curriculum; graduated top 10% of class, Identified as leader among leaders. Coined by
unit Commander.
• Selected for bilateral exchange program. Embedded 8 days with Japanese Air Self Defense Force,
shared leadership and military traditions. Cemented US & Japan ties!
• Oversaw base sport clubs, organized 8 events for 36 members. Emceed 2 Squadron level events,
lauded by 326 personnel, increased community and Squadron relationships.
• Co-authored Wing’s First Sergeant “After Hours” guide. Set standards and practices while
arming 30 additional duty First Sergeant with vital guidance. Lauded by Wing Command Chief
Master Sergeant.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Commercial Radio Operator License, Federal Communications Commission