Michael Gantt Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

Chief Operating Officer of a diverse 5000 person operation accountable to National Capital Region Federal entities, guaranteeing an enduring constitutional Federal government with 24/7 contingency response capability, and supporting more than 40,000 personnel worldwide with legal, financial, and administrative capabilities.

Staff leadership of a multi-disciplinary directorate responsible for development and advocating Air Force positions on national security strategy, policy guidance, and integrating F-35 / F-22 / 4th and 5th Gen tactics and advanced programs to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Joint Staff, HQ Air Force, and Combatant Commands. Responsible for inter-service Warfighter coordination, fostering sister-service harmony, and enhancing synergistic military acquisition strategies. Responsible for development and execution of an Air Force Title 10 wargame, UNIFIED ENGAGEMENT.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Chief Executive Officer for 2,200 personnel in 68 units stationed at 22 locations across the continental United States, directing flight-test operations for over 170 assigned fighter, bomber, and remotely-piloted aircraft, flying 7,000 annual sorties, accounting for over 11,000 flight hours. Responsible for advanced concepts programs and integration into F-35 / F-22 / 4th and 5th Generation aircraft, Force Development Evaluations, Tactics Development, fielding recommendations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for tactical aircraft, hardware, and software applications to the Combat Air Forces. First-ever integration of the F-35 into the operational test portfolio. Responsive to Combatant Commander’s Urgent Operational Needs and all Combat Air Force electronic warfare reprogramming requirements. Evaluated all Air-to-Air and nuclear / non-nuclear Air-to-Ground munitions employed in simulated combat scenarios.

Chief Operating Officer responsible for flying operations, medical support, and infrastructure supporting 3,900 military and civilian personnel as the Air Force’s only presence in NATO’s Southern Region.

Division-level staff leadership responsible for policy, strategy, resourcing and support for over 250 Office of Defense Cooperation personnel across the EUCOM Area of Responsibility encompassing 93 countries, working in conjunction with Department of State Country teams and host nation defense ministries.

Division-level staff leadership responsible for development of EUCOM Theater Strategy and Security Cooperation policy in consonance with US national strategy in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Joint Staff, defense agencies, five service components, allied military, and international military organizations.

Chief Executive Officer responsible as Senior Airfield Authority (command and control, construction, security, and defense) in combat environment during early stages of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, leading 500 Intelligence, Weather, Air Traffic Control, Airfield Management and High-altitude Reconnaissance Airmen supporting the combat operations of over 30 diverse organizations, flying 17 different types of aircraft at the busiest single-runway airfield in the Department of Defense.

Managing Director responsible for flight operations and training for a $5.9 billion Foreign Military Sales program, supporting Republic of China Air Force pilots transitioning into F-16A aircraft.

Operational expert, strategist, and lead planner in multi-functional, high-profile organization, shaping senior Air Force leadership decisions on employment and advancement of air, space and cyber power through emerging operational concepts and advanced program development. Consultant on F-35 and F-22 operational concepts and design.

Operational flying assignments culminating as F-16 instructor at USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada.

Education record

Education record

Joint Professional Military Education

International Security Policy

Master Of Aeronautical Science

Master Of Airpower Art And Science

Master Of Military Arts And Science

Bachelor Of Science, Aeronautical Engineering