Captain Michael Lee is an instructor of mechanical engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. After commissioning, his first assignment was to the Air Force Institute of Technology, where he completed his Masters in Materials Science and Engineering. Following that, Capt Lee worked as an Advanced small-scale propulsion engineer for the Air Force Research Labs developing propulsion programs and roadmaps. After that he worked as Chief of Personnel Operations where he managed AFRL’s emergency management program and directly supervised multiple Airmen. Then, he worked as the Execution Flight Commander for the 86 Fighter Weapons Squadron, where he developed test and evaluation plans for ACC’s Air-to-Ground munitions and combat units.

Capt Lee has taught the following courses
Mech Engr 220 – Fundamentals of Mechanics
Mech Engr 440 – Physical Metallurgy

Master of Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2016

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 2014

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, United States Air Force Academy, 2014

AQUISITION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Science and Technology Manager, Level II

Program Management, Level I

Engineering, Level I

Test and Evaluation, Level II

Instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, USAFA, CO (2021 – Present)

Execution Flight Commander, 86 Fighter Weapons Squadron, Hill AFB, UT (2019 – 2021)

Chief, Personnel Operations, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (2017 – 2019)

Advanced Small Scale Propulsion Engineer, AFRL, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (2016 – 2017)

Masters Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (2014 – 2016)

Air Force Commendation Medal, 1 Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon, 1 Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Force Training Ribbon

OTHER NOTABLE AWARDS
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 86 Fighter Weapons Squadron, 2019

2x Flight Commander of the Quarter, 86 Fighter Weapons Squadron, 2020

Flight Commander of the Quarter, 53 Weapons Evaluation Group, 2020

Flight Commander of the Year, 86 Fighter Weapons Squadron, 2020