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William Oefelein

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william-oefeleinWilliam Oefelein:

  • Fixed Wing Instructor

Callsign:

  • Billy O

Total Hours:

  • 309 Space / 5,200 Flight

Certifications:

  • CFI
  • CFII
  • MEII
  • ATP
  • FAA DER Test Pilot
  • Commercial Sea Plane
  • TOP SECRET—INACTIVE

Education:

  • Master of Science, Aviation Systems – University of Tennessee Space Institute
  • Graduate – US Naval Test Pilot School
  • Graduate – US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)
  • Bachelor of Science, Honors, Electrical Engineering, Oregon State

Awards & Affiliations:

  • NASA Spaceflight Medal
  • Antarctic Service Medal
  • Sea Service Ribbon
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal
  • Navy Commendation Medal
  • Air Medal
  • Honored by the State of Alaska legislature as Alaska’s First Astronaut
  • Honored by Alaska Governor Murkowski for accomplishments and commitment to science
  • Winner 1993 McClaren Strike/Fighter Derby

Specialties:

  • Fixed Wing Performance & Flying Qualities
  • Professional Spaceflight
  • Upset Recognition & Recovery
  • Certification
  • Operational Test and Evaluation
  • Radar
  • Night Vision Systems

Experience:

  • Commander, USN (Retired)
  • NASA Instructor Astronaut
  • USN Test Pilot School Instructor

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