Michael Pritchett

Michael Pritchett is a human factors and aerospace physiology professional with over 20 years of operational and research experience supporting military aviation and human performance. He specializes in aerospace physiology, human factors analysis, training standardization, and performance support for high‑risk operational environments. At CPG, Mr. Pritchett serves as a Research Scientist, contributing applied expertise in human performance and physiological support to research and development efforts.  

Mr. Pritchett retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2022 after more than two decades of active duty service as an Aerospace Physiology professional, providing physiological support for the U‑2 High‑Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft and deploying in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. He also served as an accredited Community College of the Air Force Instructor, adjunct faculty instructor, Chief of Standardization and Evaluations, and Human Factors Consultant for medical incidents and mishap investigations. Mr. Pritchett earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and a master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Factors.