KENNETH BLUMENBERG, Lt Col (Retired) Clearance: Secret
**** ****** ****** ** ******** Springs, CO 80921
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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.