William 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