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.

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