Capt Michael Bielas

Capt Michael Bielas

Dates of Service: Jan 1991 - Feb 2012
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  • AB Jan 91
  • Amn
  • A1C
  • SrA
  • SSgt
  • 2d Lt Aug 02
  • 1st Lt Aug 04
  • Capt Aug 06
Commissioning Source:  ROTC

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Military Experiences

Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
432 OSS
Flight Commander
Led, managed and directed the largest weather flight, over 40 personnel, providing support to pilot training and combat operations for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Flight supported over 16 thousand combat missions with safe execution of 204,000 RPA flight hours. Supported personnel by recognizing individual excellence through writing quarterly and annual award submissions. Mentored forecasters on synoptic & local weather impacts to airfield.
Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
Plans Chief (S5)
Coordinated event details with internal & external customers optimizing most effective use of limited financial and physical resources. Weather subject matter expert integrating weather capabilities into exercise, test, experimentation, and demonstration events.
Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
612 AOC
Chief, Weather Specialty Team
Led a weather specialty team to provide continuous environmental assessments and real-time updates to deployed aircrews supporting humanitarian and combat operations for the U.S. Southern Command. Provided weather expertise and advice improving leadership’s awareness of hazards.

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