David "Rock" Bottomlee

Dean, U.S. Air War College, Air University at USAF Air War College
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Montgomery, Alabama, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dean, U.S. Air War College, Air University
      • May 2021 - Present

    • Associate Dean, U.S. Air War College, Air University
      • Feb 2020 - Present

    • Department Chair, Department of Leadership and Warfighting, U.S. Air War College
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

    • Asst Course Director, Strategic Leadership, U.S. Air War College
      • Jul 2018 - May 2019

    • Political Science Instructor, Department of International Security Studies, U.S. Air War College
      • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

    • Indonesia
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EXPERIENCE SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION
      • May 2002 - May 2017
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Flight Commander / Chief of Weapons, 63th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base
      • Dec 1998 - Dec 2001

      ► Supervised and mentored 15 other F-16 instructor pilots and 30 students employing resources valued in excess of $750M. ► Honored to be selected as the #1 of 500+ Flight Commanders in the Air Force.► Father of the Year, 56th Fighter Wing.► F-16 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.► F-16 Top Gun of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.► Company Grade Officer of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.

    • Chief of Training / Chief of Weapons, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
      • Apr 1998 - Dec 1998

      ► Flew 30 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East on multiple deployments specializing in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission. ► Managed all aspects of flight and ground training program for over 30 pilots ensuring combat effectiveness. ► Served as Mission Commander directing hundreds of fighter and support aircraft conducting air supremacy, strike, and reconnaissance.

    • Wing Electronic Combat Pilot, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
      • Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

      ► Flew 45 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East. ► Responsible for the proper electronic management and upgrades on 75 F-16 fighter aircraft valued at $2.2B.

    • Electronic Combat Pilot / Asst Chief of Weapons, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
      • Feb 1996 - Aug 1997

      ► Flew 32 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East. ► Responsible for the proper electronic management and upgrades on 24 F-16 fighter aircraft valued at $720M as well as developing and teaching weapons systems employment to 30 new and seasoned fighter pilots.

    • F-16 Fighter Training Unit Student, 63d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, AZ
      • Jun 1995 - Feb 1996

      $4M flight training program to qualify as an F-16 fighter pilot. ► Honored with the American Fighter Aces Association Award as the #1 student in Air-to-Air combat.

    • Student Pilot, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF), Columbus Air Force Base, MS
      • Apr 1995 - Jun 1995

      $1M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force fighter pilot.

    • India
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Student Pilot, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT), Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
      • Jun 1993 - Apr 1995

      $2M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force pilot. Selected by peers as class leader. Honored with multiple flying and leadership awards including: ► Orville Wright Flying Award: #1 ENJJPT Graduate of the Year ► Daedalian’s Flying Excellence Award for Leadership ► Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commander’s Trophy ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Distinguished Graduate (DG) ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Excellence Award $2M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force pilot. Selected by peers as class leader. Honored with multiple flying and leadership awards including: ► Orville Wright Flying Award: #1 ENJJPT Graduate of the Year ► Daedalian’s Flying Excellence Award for Leadership ► Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commander’s Trophy ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Distinguished Graduate (DG) ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Excellence Award

Education

  • Auburn University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science/Public Administration & Leadership
    2014 - 2019
  • The United States Army War College
    Masters in Strategic Studies
    2012 - 2013
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs
    Masters in Psychology and Leadership Development
    2005 - 2006
  • California State University-Dominguez Hills
    Masters in Business Administation
    2000 - 2003
  • United States Air Force Academy
    Bachelor of Science
    1989 - 1993

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