Capt Melvin Burdick

Air Force | Mobility Pilot

Dates of Service: Sep 1977 - Aug 1997

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: USAFA, Jun 1983

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Apr 1996 - Aug 1997

Instructor Pilot / Training Flight Pilot / Tactics Instructor: KC-135R

384 ARS, 22 OG, 22 ARW, 18th AF | McConnell AFB, KS

Responsible for squadron flight/ground training and combat capabilities of crewmembers. World-wide passenger, cargo, and aerial refueling missions. Receiver qualified. Retired 09/01/97. Aerial Achievement Medal: 17 missions in support of Operation Joint Endeavor.

Sep 1993 - Mar 1996

Instructor Pilot / Conversion Team Member: KC-135R

155 OG, 155 ARW, Nebraska ANG, Midwest Region | Lincoln, NE

World-wide aerial refueling and pilot training missions. Air Force Advisor for converting RF-4C unit. Developed unit’s training and evaluation programs. Supervisor of Flying. 15th Air Force Top Air Force Advisor Instructor Pilot for 1994.

Dec 1987 - Aug 1993

Copilot / Aircraft Commander / Instructor Pilot / Flight Commander / Tactics Instructor / Flight Safety Officer: KC-135R

28 AREFS | Ellsworth AFB, SD

Supervised sixteen crewmembers. Flew in Operation Desert Storm. Trained aircrews in combat tactics. Ensured flight crews were properly instructed on Air Force safety policies. Distinguished Graduate from Pilot Upgrade Program, 1988. Two Air Medals: Sustained aerial operations, Desert Storm, 1991.

Jan 1985 - Nov 1987

Copilot / Ground Safety Officer: EC-135A, C, and G

4 ACCS | Ellsworth AFB, SD

Performed receiver and tanker aerial refueling. Supported numerous high-visibility missions; flew "Looking Glass" mission, a 24-hour airborne command and control platform. Conducted periodic inspections of work environment for general safety and violations of OSHA standards. Aerial Achievement Medal: Transportation of hazardous material to another Air Force base due to emergency need.

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