LIEUTENANT COLONEL ANDREW T. BEATTIE 

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Beattie serves as the Chief of Staff, Michigan Wing, Civil Air Patrol. In this role, he leads a dedicated team of nine directors and 19 staff members supporting over 1,400 auxiliary airmen across the Aerospace Education, Emergency Services, and Cadet Programs mission areas. These directorates oversee seven groups and 42 geographically separated units throughout the state.

Lt Col. Beattie began his Civil Air Patrol service as a cadet in 2003 and transitioned to senior member status in 2007, where he played a foundational role in establishing the Rochester-Oakland Composite Squadron. In 2013, he joined the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller, serving his entire military career within Air Force Special Operations. His CAP leadership experience includes service as a squadron commander, group commander, national director, and a wide array of staff positions at multiple echelons of command.

In addition to his Civil Air Patrol duties, Lt Col. Beattie currently works as an Air Traffic Controller at Michigan’s third busiest airport. He is also the founder of AzimuthX, a leadership and management consulting firm dedicated to developing high-performing individuals and organizations.

EDUCATION
2008 Squadron Leadership School
2010 Unit Commanders Course
2010 CAP Officer Basic Course
2012 Corporate Leadership Course
2013 Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Wayne State University
2014 United States Air Force Air Traffic Control School, Keesler AFB, MS
2016 Associate of Science, Air Traffic Operations & Management, Community College of the Air Force
2018 Airman Leadership School, Cannon AFB, NM
2019 Master of Science, Aviation and Aerospace Management, Purdue University
2021 Senior Leadership School, VolU, Maxwell AFB, MS
2022 Executive Leadership School, VolU, Maxwell AFB, MS
2024 Master of Business Administration, Project Management, Jack Welch Management Institute

ASSIGNMENTS
June 2008-2012, Tactical Officer, Pararescue Orientation Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
October 2011-July 2013, Commander, Rochester-Oakland Composite Squadron, Rochester, MI
June 2013-June 2014, Deputy National Director, Pararescue Orientation Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
June 2015-June 2017, National Director, Pararescue & Survival Orientation Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
November 2014-September 2018, Commander, Clovis High Plains Composite Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM
February 2021-November 2024, Commander, Southwest Michigan Group 704, Battle Creek ANGB, MI
2017-Present, Advisor to the Director, Pararescue & Survival Orientation Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
September 2024-Present, Chief of Staff, Michigan Wing, Selfridge ANGB, MI

MAJOR CIVIL AIR PATROL AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Crisis Service Award
Exceptional Service Award
Meritorious Service Award
Commander’s Commendation Award with one bronze clasp
Gill Robb Wilson Award (#4006)

SPECIALTY TRACK RATINGS
Master Ratings, Cadet Programs
Senior Rating, Emergency Services, Command
Technician Rating, Safety

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Carpathia Club
Toastmasters International

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2016 Senior Member of the Year, New Mexico Wing
2022 Senior Member of the Year, Michigan Wing
2022 Senior Member of the Year, Great Lakes Region
2024 Senior Member of the Year, Michigan Wing

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant September 16, 2009
First Lieutenant July 11, 2010
Captain January 16, 2012
Major January 6, 2015
Lieutenant Colonel March 15, 2022

(Current as of March 2025)