Micah Thornton
About Micah Thornton
Micah Thornton is a Production Expeditor at BLUE ORIGIN and an instructor for the United States Air Force with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and security management.
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Micah Thornton is a Production Expeditor currently working at BLUE ORIGIN since 2022. Thornton is also serving as a Low Observable/Advanced Composite Instructor at Whiteman Air Force Base for the United States Air Force since 2018.
Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
As a Production Expeditor at BLUE ORIGIN, Micah Thornton is based in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville Area. Details about his specific initiatives or projects in this role are not provided.
Experience at United States Air Force
Micah Thornton has held multiple roles at the United States Air Force. He has been a Low Observable/Advanced Composite Instructor since 2018. Prior to this, he served as an Aircraft Low Observable/Structural Maintenance Production Supervisor/Quality Manager from 2013 to 2018 at Whiteman Air Force Base. Before that, he was an Air Force Security Manager, Mortuary Affairs Technician, and Anti-Terrorism Monitor from 2010 to 2013. Earlier roles include Force Support Combat Instructor from 2006 to 2010 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and Force Support Fitness Specialist from 2002 to 2006 at Dyess Air Force Base, TX.
Previous Experience
Micah Thornton worked at The GEO Group, Inc. as a Correction Officer/Physical Security Specialist from 1999 to 2002 in Mississippi. His responsibilities during this period are not specified.
Education and Expertise
Micah Thornton earned two Associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force. He studied Instructor of Military Technologies and Applied Sciences from 2018 to 2020 and Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician from 2017 to 2019.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Micah Thornton managed a team of over 146 personnel in a classified nuclear environment for the Northrop B2 program. He was pivotal as a project manager for repairs and projects involving the $2 billion per aircraft Northrop B2 fleet. Thornton also developed a curriculum for training new airmen in advanced composite and low observable repairs. As an experienced Unit Security Manager, he performed background checks and ensured compliance with strict security guidelines. He also completed SAP paperwork and training for access to nuclear surety facilities.