Biography of Michael McKay
- Date of birth:
- From: Bracebridge, Ontario
- Background: Aeronautical engineer
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Business Administration
- Languages: English
- Missions: None
Career highlights
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Michael McKay joins the Canadian Armed Forces and attends the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston.
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He graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics.
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McKay works as a Software Support Officer with Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta.
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He is named Mechanical Support Officer, commanding 145 people, and is later appointed as Canadair CF-5 Repair Officer, responsible for the periodic inspection of the Canadair CF-5 fleet, a position he holds until .
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McKay earns a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from RMC and becomes a lecturer with the Collège militaire de Saint-Jean.
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Michael McKay is selected as one of four new Canadian astronauts, alongside Chris Hadfield, Julie Payette, and Dave Williams.
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He resigns as an astronaut but remains active in the program until , working on projects such as the Space Vision System and the Canadian robotic arms.
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McKay leaves the military and joins the private sector, where he takes on various challenges.
Four new Canadian astronauts selected on . Back row, from left to right: Chris Hadfield, Dave Williams. Front row: Michael McKay, Julie Payette. (Credit: NASA)
Education
He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the RMC (), and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution (). He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa ().