AUSTIN G. MCKENZIE
Major, USAF
246 Davis Avenue
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110
austin.mckenzie.1@us.af.mil
amtnm@missouri.edu
Overview
A highly organized and dedicated leader with over 15 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in operations, training, and project management. Seeking to use experience in instruction, resource administration, and team leadership to transition into a career as a librarian. Eager to apply a passion for public service and scholarship to promote information access and literacy within the local community.
Skills
Instruction and Curriculum Development – Over 5 years of experience developing curriculum and teaching adults in classroom and simulator environments.
Technical Proficiency – Proficient in use of Linux and Windows operating systems. Fluent in usage of core Microsoft Office applications. Familiar with modern computing hardware. Ready to prepare documents for most essential purposes.
Leadership and Management – Successfully supervised diverse teams ranging in size from 1 to 35 personnel. Oversaw complex scheduling for over 190 personnel. Successfully managed projects which required collaboration among geographically separated partners.
Academic Education
- Master of Military Operational Art and Science , Air University, 2023
- Graduate Certificate, Nuclear Weapons Effects, Policy, Proliferation, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2020
- Bachelor of Science, Economics, United States Air Force Academy, 2011
Professional Military Education
- Air Command and Staff College, 2023
- Air Education & Training Command Instructor Development Courses, 2021
- Squadron Officer School, 2016
- ICBM Scriptwriter’s Course, 2013
- Operations Instructor Course, 2013
Service History
Jun 2026 – Present
Branch Chief, Command and Launch
Headquarters, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, LA
Enforces requirements and development of future ICBM weapon system, ensuring safe, secure, and effective operation of the nation’s nuclear deterrent force.
Apr 2022 – May 2026
Division Chief, Nuclear Operations, Communications, and Exercises
Headquarters 20th Air Force, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
Oversees multiple projects to organize and equip ICBM operations, with a special focus on the sustainment of Command and Control equipment and procedures, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems, and the organization of ICBM exercise participation.
Mar 2021 – Mar 2022
Flight Commander, Initial Skills Training
532d Training Squadron, Vandenberg SFB, CA
Led a flight of 35 Air Education & Training Command instructors tasked with teaching introductory missile crew skills to newly commissioned officers. Oversaw all current instruction of a 20-week Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) awarding course. Supervised the development of a new course projected to overhaul the initial skills course and streamline training time down to a 15-week course.
Apr 2018 – Feb 2021
Instructor, Initial Skills Training
532d Training Squadron, Vandenberg SFB, CA
Instructed newly commissioned officers in basic missile operator skills. Developed missile operator training curriculum. Administered the distribution and use of high volumes of study material, tests, written progress checks, simulator scenarios, and cryptographic material.
May 2017 – Mar 2018
Flight Commander, ICBM Operations Scheduling
90th Operations Support Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
Flight Commander for an 11-person flight charged with overseeing the 90th Operations Group alert and training schedule for 200 missile crew members. Sustained Operations Group training through upkeep of a high-fidelity simulator. Continuously validated recurring training for 200 missile crew members.
Nov 15 – Nov 16
Evaluator, ICBM Operations
90th Operations Group, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
Ensured all of 180 missile crew members in the 90th Operations Group were evaluated for adequate performance on a recurring 18-month cycle.
Jun 15 – Oct 15
Instructor, ICBM Operations
320th Missile Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
Instructed and tracked the development of 22 missile crews to maintain combat mission readiness.
Jul 2012 – May 2015
Missile Operator, Minuteman ICBM
320th Missile Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
Responsible to President and Commander of United States Strategic Command for the positive control and execution of 50 Minuteman ICBMs. Directed 5 missile crews and oversaw $5.4B in weapon system assets.
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