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 astronaut06:24 - Choosing AFROTC instead of USAFA13:03 - Michelle is small but mighty18:18 - What is a 62E Developmental Engineer?22:20 - Flight Test Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II26:15 - The purpose of Executive Officers29:59 - Nonvol assignment to Officer Training School38:51 - Leading within Acquisitions44:13 - Career progression for the 62E50:24 - Michelle's truisms of Air Force officership55:12 - CommentaryContact Michelle by emailing us at airforcepodcast@gmail.com and we'll forward it to her.Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.comEmail your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpod Share your officer stories of all flavors using #shootthewatch.