KENNETH BLUMENBERG, Lt Col (Retired) Clearance: Secret

**** ****** ****** ** ******** Springs, CO 80921

abg8wg@r.postjobfree.com

719-***-**** (Primary) (719) 488-

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SUMMARY:

. Experienced in variety of military and commercial aviation missions

(Intercept, Combat Rescue, Tactical Airlift, VIP Air Transport,

Airline, and Civil Air Patrol).

. Certified acquisition professional: APDP Level II Program Management

. Leadership--Commander of an Operational Support Airlift organization.

. Air Force training and operations liaison for five Civil Air Patrol

Wings.

. Physics/Mathematics Instructor-over 750 classes-Newtonian mechanics,

Electromagnetism, Algebra, and Calculus-enhanced critical

thinking/problems-solving skills for 300 learners-Air Force Officers

developed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

. Flight Experience. Over 4600 flight hours in Boeing-737, Cessna-182,

Learjet-35, Beech Baron-55, military C-130, military Huey helicopter

UH-1N and military T-33 aircraft.

. Leadership and Management. Commander of 6 aircraft, 40 member

Operational Support Airlift unit-mentored 18 new pilot training

graduates, managed $18M of assets, coordinated $800K budget while

providing over 4000 hours of airlift support for the nation's highest

military and civilian leaders. Planned, coordinated, and evaluated

training processes for personnel to perform wartime, contingency, and

peacetime airlift missions. Director of Operations coordinating

budgets, training, and evaluations of Civil Air Patrol Wings,

encompassing 106 geographically separated units and 4000 personnel for

the execution of Air Force sanctioned search and rescue, disaster

response and counter narcotics operations.

. Program Management. Led teams in rapid acquisition strategies with

multi-million dollar budgets in development and fielding of two CSAF

directed programs for contingency operations (Cockpit Armor for C-

141s, C-130s-5 months; C-141 Stationkeeping Equipment Modification for

C-141s-1 month). Secured SECAF approval in unprecedented 3 days,

congressional notification in unheard of 14 days for C-141

Modification. Integrated Los Alamos Laboratory, industry and military

test and evaluation center in the development and acquisition of

cockpit armor--a process noted in Aviation Week & Space Technology.

. Education and Training. Guided team military and civilian instructor

in creation of an Instructor Development Program for the USAFA

Preparatory School preparing new instructors for success in the

classroom. Instructed algebra and calculus to cadet candidates over a

4 year period preparing them for academic success at the Air Force

Academy. Instructed Physics to future Air Force officers enhancing

their understanding of the physical world and the construct of their

critical thinking skills. Instructor pilot in various aircraft.

EXPERIENCE

2009 - 2011 USAFA Instructor of Physics, Colorado Springs, CO

2006 - 2008 Self employed with retail internet business

2002 - 2006 USAFA Prep School Math Instructor, Colorado Springs, CO

2001 - 2002 United Airlines 737 Pilot (Furloughed to present), Denver, CO

1998 - 2000 Director of Operations, CAP-USAF Rocky Mountain Liaison Region

1997 - 1998 Commander, 84th Airlift Flight, Peterson AFB, CO

1995 - 1997 Operations Officer, 84th Airlift Flight, Peterson AFB, CO

1992 - 1995 Requirements Program Manager, HQ Air Mobility Command,

Scott AFB, IL

1989 - 1992 Assistant Chief of Current Operations, 435th Airlift Wing,

Rhein Main AB, GE

Aug 1990 - May 1991 Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM (Al Ain

U.A.E.); 1988 - 1989 C-130E Training, Little Rock AFB, AR

1986 - 1988 UH-1N Pilot, Det 9, 67th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery

Squadron, Spain

1985 -1986 Helicopter Training, Fort Rucker, AL & Kirtland AFB, NM

1982 - 1985 T-33 Pilot/Instructor, 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron,

Griffiss AFB, NY

EDUCATION

Civilian: BS in Physics, University of Louisville

Masters in Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical

University

Military other: AFIT Introduction to Acquisition Management

AFIT Introduction to Software Management Course

AFIT Air Force Operational Requirements Process Course

DMSC Intermediate Systems Acquisitions Course

Intermediate level professional leadership and management

school

Advanced level professional leadership and management school

My interest lies in a new career direction with a good company and

growth opportunity. This general resume highlights my varied experience in

leadership, aviation, program management, and education/training. What I

hope you glean from it is that I learn quickly, am adaptable, work very

well in a team environment (as member and lead), and that I can, not only

comprehend complex concepts, but effectively mentor others in the

understanding of those concepts.

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