Michael Harbison

Michael Harbison currently serves as Operations Director at the National Flight Academy, starting in January 2024. Previously, Michael held the position of Program Manager and Deputy Director at NATO from August 2020 to July 2023, overseeing a team of over 120 military professionals in a multi-national environment. Prior roles include Executive Officer at NAS Pensacola and Naval Aviation Schools Command, Assistant Chief of Staff for the Coalition Collaboration Group at USNAVCENT, and Operations Officer at both CPRW-11 and CTF-57. Michael began a career in the US Navy in 2005, serving in various capacities, including Operations/Training Officer at VP-45 and Student Control Officer at the US Navy. Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Florida between 2001 and 2003.