Paul Schmidt

Background

About Paul Schmidt

Provides vital technical expertise and operational perspective as Sr. F-16 Avionic Software System Design Consultant, Technical Writer and Pilot SME, supporting 3 F-16 variants, including European Participating Air Forces (EPAF) aircraft. 28 years active duty military aviation experience. Specializes in customer engagement, requirements definition and design formulation and review - significant leadership, senior management, command, technical and combat experience; TS/SCI security clearance; F-16 Instructor Pilot/Flight Examiner, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, Headquarters/Corporate Staff Experience w/ Studies & Analysis, Modeling & Simulation, Project Management; F-35 Concept of Operations Development, Joint Operational Requirements Development and Aircraft Production-Delivery-Fielding Plan- B.S. in Management/Finance (US Air Force Academy, 1985); Masters in Aeronautical Science/Aviation Mannagement (Embry-Riddle, 1995); Air Command & Staff College (1998); Air War College (2005)- I thrive in any combination of leading, managing, teaching, training, planning, consulting, communication, design, and analysis. Specialties: Consultant / Commander / Leader / Mentor / Supervisor / Senior Manager, Project Manager, Study Director, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Studies & Analyses, Acquisition Process & Programs, JSF/F-35 Operations Branch Chief on HQ Staff, Operational Test & Evaluation, F-16 Programs. USAF F-16 Weapons School Graduate, Instructor, Evaluator, Forward Air Controller (Airborne), Mission Commander, CSAR Instructor Pilot, Operational Test & Eval Instructor Pilot.