Michael Copeland

Michael Copeland has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Michael started their career in the U.S. Air Force in 1990, serving in various commands as a Specialist Expediter and Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Specialist. Michael then worked as a Superintendent/QA Inspector at the U.S. Air Force's Det. 2, C2ISR Division, AF Plant 42 from 2006 to 2011. Copeland served as a Production Superintendent at the U.S. Air Force's 5th Reconnaissance Squadron from 2011 to 2012. Michael then served as an Assistant Superintendent and later as a Lead Production Superintendent at the U.S. Air Force's 75th AMU, 23rd AMXS from 2012 to 2014. From 2015 to 2016, Copeland worked as an Assistant Superintendent at the U.S. Air Force's 74th AMU, 23rd AMXS. Michael also served as a Senior Enlisted Leader at the U.S. Air Force's AFCENT Air Warfare Center from 2015 to 2016. Copeland joined Cottrell Inc. in 2016 and held the positions of Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd Shift Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent, and currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Planning.

Michael Copeland attended the Community College of the Air Force, where they obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree in Avionic Systems Technology. Their field of study was Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician. The year in which they started their education is unknown, but they completed their studies in 2009. In addition to their degree, Michael also obtained several certifications in various areas of avionics systems, such as AFSC 2A371 - A-10 / F-15 / U-2 Avionics Systems Craftsman and AFSC 2A553B - Integrated Avionics Systems Journeyman / Instruments and Flight Controls. The institutions where they obtained these certifications and the specific years of completion are not provided. Michael also holds certifications in aircraft guidance and control systems, aircraft superintendent, and avionics guidance and control systems specialist, among others. The details of when and where they obtained these certifications are not given.