060 - 62E Developmental Engineer with Maj Michelle Willett

The Air Force is known for its cutting edge technology and equipment. Lesser known though are the developmental engineers and other officers who source, manage, and sustain these acquisitions programs. Maj Michelle Willett pulls back the curtain on the 62E career field, as well as her many lessons learned as an executive officer.

03:09 - Michelle shares her passion for space and being an astronaut
06:24 - Choosing AFROTC instead of USAFA
13:03 - Michelle is small but mighty
18:18 - What is a 62E Developmental Engineer?
22:20 - Flight Test Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II
26:15 - The purpose of Executive Officers
29:59 - Nonvol assignment to Officer Training School
38:51 - Leading within Acquisitions
44:13 - Career progression for the 62E
50:24 - Michelle's truisms of Air Force officership
55:12 - Commentary

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