BLAKE ADLER
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Career Enlisted Aviator and Operations Manager with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and 8+ years of progressive leadership experience. Proven expert in strategic planning, aircraft and operations management, process improvement, quality assurance, and training development. Blake was formally recognized by the highest ranking US military general for exceptional operational leadership during a recent high-visibility, mission-critical national security operation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Superintendent Wing Plans and Programs
6th Air Refueling Wing
04.2024 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
- Oversaw and maintained over 200 mission-critical products supporting the Wing’s strategic nuclear mission, directly enabling aircrew qualification and ensuring the continuity of the Department of Defense’s top no-fail mission
- Managed $40K in classified equipment as the Crisis Action Center Equipment Custodian; enabled a $220K facility upgrade to enhance Nuclear Warfare and Emergency Response Operations
- Spearheaded the execution of 60+ certifications, 32 classes, and 7 field exercises for MacDill’s Nuclear Deterrence force—eliminated a six-month training backlog in just three weeks ahead of a presidential-level inspection
- Ensured operational readiness and certification for national strategic nuclear defense, directly supporting the ability to execute long-range nuclear strike capabilities against foreign adversaries
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Instructor
50th Air Refueling Squadron
09.2021 - Current
- Promoted to Instructor ahead of peers, aiding position shortage; responsible for educating future Boom Operator force on the following responsibilities:
- Operated aircraft in-flight refueling systems and served as air refueling manager & director in real time while simultaneously managing separation of aircrafts in accordance with flight manuals, checklists, FAA, and AF publications
- Inspected cargo and passenger manifest for accuracy; accomplished load planning; Supervised and directed a load team during cargo and passenger loading/offloading operation; Computed weight & balance data to ensure aircraft loading within safe operations limits
- Completed & demonstrated passenger briefings on emergency equipment, evacuation procedures, and border clearance requirements and served as Passenger liaison / responsible for all comfort and safety of all souls on board on ground and in flight
Unit Deployment Manager / Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Mobility
50th Air Refueling Squadron
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Unit Readiness and Deployment manager that advised the Unit Commander on the status and availability of personnel and resources at any given time; led and mentored 10 Airmen to ensure all personnel and cargo meet deployment readiness requirements
- Maintained, reviewed, and updated personnel deployment records; scheduled and enabled training requirements if needed for 120 personnel for worldwide deployment readiness
- Mobilized over 100 personnel through two deployments to the Middle East; securing the 2023 6th Air Refueling Wing's Team of the Year Award
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Scheduling
50th Air Refueling Squadron
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Led and mentored 15 personnel in forecasting, developing, and coordinating a flying schedule for 150+ man squadron; ensuring all training, qualifications, and currency are met for a combat operational unit
- Implemented squadron's new scheduling program; created instructional guidance, eased stressors of rigorous flying schedule with a bidding style function, and enabled a better tracking system for individual events
- Planned & Executed two successful short notice Hurricane Evacuation response; prepared 80 aviators and coordinated with aircraft maintenance to generate aircraft and cargo on time; synced other bases and outside agencies to evacuate and accommodate 19 Aircraft – averted damage to $864.5M KC-135 fleet
Ceremonial Guardsman Evaluator
United States Air Force Honor Guard
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Quality ensured Presidential Honor Guard unit training programs through conducting evaluations
- Managed and aided unit training program for 3 years; ensured quality and readiness for funerals, presidential ceremonies, and world wide performance.
Education
Bachelor's - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2028
Skills
- Combat Aircrew Tactics Studies & Mobility Electronic Combat Officer Course - August 2025
- KC-135 In-Flight Refueling Instructor Course - February 2025
- Unit Deployment Manager Training - April 2023
- Senior Fitness Trainer Course First Aid & Buddy Care AED/CPR - July 2022
- In-Flight Refueling Specialist Basic & Initial Qualification Course - December 2020
- Airman Leadership School - October 2019
- USAF Honor Guard Ceremonial Guardsman Technical Training – April 2016
Timeline
Operations Superintendent Wing Plans and Programs
6th Air Refueling Wing
04.2024 - Current
Unit Deployment Manager / Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Mobility
50th Air Refueling Squadron
01.2023 - 04.2024
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Instructor
50th Air Refueling Squadron
09.2021 - Current
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Scheduling
50th Air Refueling Squadron
09.2021 - 01.2023
Ceremonial Guardsman Evaluator
United States Air Force Honor Guard
04.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor's - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University