Karl Saenz Email & Phone Number

Nellis Afb, Nevada, United States

Leac contract controller "Hammer"

Nellis Afb, Nevada, United States

● Controlled live/ simulated missions in support of 27 Weapons Instructor Courses across multiple airframes/ systems- maintained safety of flight/ upheld standards.● Upgraded as support controller instructor- provided academic instruction, live mission instruction, and equipment familiarization to contract controllers/ TDY support personnel.● Appointed Training & Development representative- maintained mission logs/ ensured 8th Weapons Squadron personnel maintained their currency.● Scheduled contractors and support personnel on live fly and simulated missions alongside Weapons Undergraduate Students across all USAFWS platforms.● Supported Close Air Support (CAS) modeling & simulation exercise- replicated pilot comm/ movements in support of Air Battle Manager Weapons Undergraduate students.

Luke Air Force Base

• Instructed thousands of hours of academics/ simulated missions- praised by students on end of block/ course critiques.• Appointed as Air Combat Tactics subject matter expert- periodically authored/ edited squadron tactics newsletters.• Steered prep for Weapons Director syllabus review; aligned cadre in unified plan/ aligned Air Combat Tactics instruction with CAF-desired courseware. • Periodically authored/ edited squadron tactics newsletters- streamlined academics/ positional execution.• Awarded multiple quarterly awards in the Civilian Cat II category as well as the 607th ACS Cat II Civilian of the Year 2020. • Named AETC Flying Squadron Civilian Instructor of the Year 2021.

Luke Afb

• Scheduled sorties/ updated flying schedule resulting in the graduation of 68 student and instructor F-16 pilots across 15 syllabi.• Experienced GTIMS Scheduler- scheduled training devices, academics, airspace, students, and instructors to meet fighter squadron mission needs. • Accomplished daily tasks/ coordination resulting in correct F-16 configurations and timely execution of the flying schedule.

Phoenix, Az

• Licensed in 49 states to issue/ transact Automobile/Homeowners and Valuable Personal Property Policies.• Determined member needs by analyzing portfolios and market trends. • Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations.• Upgraded as quality assurance representative- instructed peers on best practiced/ debriefed member calls.

Luke Afb, Az

• Experienced w/ GTIMS- scheduled 40+ cadre instructors to meet upgrade requirements.• Instructed Active Duty and Air National Guard students through the United States Air Force’s only enlisted Weapons Director (WD) course. Graduated 400+ WDs on time.• Trained 2000+ academic and positional hours Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) accredited undergraduate controller course.• Tracked accountability of $58,000 computer equipment inventory for 16 duty sections resulting in 100% on-time reporting.• Provided command and control for aircrew resulting in the graduation of over 160 fighter pilots (F-16 and F-35) over the course of four years.• Oversaw academic/ live instructor upgrade for 42 personnel.• Ran system diagnostic performance test prior to aircraft control, correlated real-time data between five radars. Provided early identification of equipment failures. • Scheduled 24 hour security of $1.1M facility.

Eglin Afb, Fl

• Controlled during Emerald Warrior (Joint service special operations exercise), provided safe airspace entry to jet fighters and rotary wing aircraft.• Conducted vehicle inspections/ maintained usage logs ensuring Government Operated Vehicle (GOV) availability.• Work center safety representative. Coordinated safety briefings/ inspections. • Managed Government Purchase Card (GPC) program.

Osan Air Base, Repoblic Of Korea

• Recalled aircraft during North Korean provocation ensuring the safe recovery of 50+ US and South Korean fighter assets.• Awarded Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Weapons Director of the year 2010.• Certified 15 controllers, boosted available qualified personnel by 60%.• Chosen as foreign exchange ambassador, represented the United States Air Force during Republic of Korea controller exchange program.• Armed officers with the M9 Beretta during training exercise with zero safety incidents. One of two personnel with arming certification.• Led physical fitness sessions for 60 personnel re-enforced Air Force standards and promoted a healthy lifestyle.

Tyndall Afb, Fl

• Coordinated with drone pilots during Weapons System Evaluation missions. Validated over $17 million of air-to-air missiles.• Conducted anti-terrorism measures/ physical security for two buildings safeguarded 80+ personnel. • Reported safety incidents/ briefed personnel. Reduced safety-related incidents.• Scheduled equipment/ personnel for 300+ live fly missions.

Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland

• Coordinated with Norwegian air traffic control while tracking Russian bombers. Reported findings to North American Air Defense (NORAD). • Planned live fly missions critical to the defense of the President of the United States (POTUS) in support of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE).• Instructed / evaluated 19 surveillance technicians, increased crew manning by 50%.• Revamped 20 exercise training record documentation forms resulting in 100% compliance.

Associate'S Degree, Gunsmithing/Gunsmith

Bachelor'S Degree, Military Studies

Associate'S Degree, Instructor Of Technology And Military Science

Associate'S Degree, Air And Space Operations Technology