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Cade Stinson

Derby,KS

Summary

Technically proficient KC-135 Boom Operator specializing in conventional, contingency refueling, and airlift. Expert in safely and effectively transferring fuel in all configurations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Department of Training

US Air Force McConnell AFB
Derby, Kansas
01.2025 - Current
  • Produced a new plan of instruction for pre-instructor candidates that has gone on to see a 100% pass rate at follow-on formal training programs.
  • Hand-selected for 3 Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercises/Inspections out of 33 total individuals.
  • Participated in Red Flag Alaska 25-2, refueling aircraft from multiple other nations.
  • Provided 62 hours of ground instruction for boom operators in upgrade training programs.

Student Training Manager; KC-135R FTU Instructor B

US Air Force, Altus AFB
Altus, Oklahoma
06.2021 - 12.2024
  • Built and maintained 47 certifications, upgrades, and re-qualifications for formal training instructors.
  • Instructed 216 students over 247 flights.
  • Performed 10 flight and cargo evaluations.
  • Facilitated classroom instruction and hands-on training sessions for diverse groups.
  • Managed scheduling for all Boom student training missions.

Scheduler & Instructor In-Flight Refueler, KC-135R

US Air Force, MacDill AFB
Tampa, Florida
04.2017 - 05.2021
  • Deployed three times for a total of eight months, totaling 111 sorties and 738 hours, while supporting different NATO military aircraft.
  • Oversaw the Boom Enrichment program, mentored others on deployment procedures, and instructed 8 briefs that streamlined readiness for 10 members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Huntsville High Schoole
Huntsville, AL
05-2015

Skills

  • Instruction design
  • Flight evaluation
  • Ground training
  • Safety procedures
  • Scheduling management
  • Collaboration and cooperation
  • Instruction and feedback
  • Outstanding communication
  • Time and task management
  • Development of others
  • Leadership ability

Certification

Top Secret/SCI

Timeline

Department of Training

US Air Force McConnell AFB
01.2025 - Current

Student Training Manager; KC-135R FTU Instructor B

US Air Force, Altus AFB
06.2021 - 12.2024

Scheduler & Instructor In-Flight Refueler, KC-135R

US Air Force, MacDill AFB
04.2017 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Huntsville High Schoole
Cade Stinson