Edwin Luck
Gretna,NE
Summary
EDUCATOR | TRAINING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | TECHNOLOGY MANAGER | ISD | VETERAN 21-year US Air Force veteran with extensive leadership, technical training, and development experience, with 8 years of experience in Air Education & Training Command as a Community Collage of the Air Force Instructor & Detachment Senior Enlisted Leader, leading all aspects of formal technical training, including analyzing training needs, developing content, implementing new courses, and leading educators.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern | Instructional System Designer
METCOR LSI
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with several teams to create interesting online courses for U.S government agencies, including The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
- Created student-centered, captivating content using voice-over, animation, and imaging tools for use in live training delivery, e-learning, and mentored cross-talk training sessions.
Flight Chief | Senior Personnel Leader
U.S. Air Force
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw 103 service personnel from 16 different sections who maintained and produced more than 10,000 flying hours on 28 aircraft valued at $2.9 billion
- Directed back shop aircraft & equipment maintenance efforts of 220 Joint Force service members executing organizational operational goals & supporting $64 million yearly flying operations
- Powered eight professional development initiatives and incentivized top human performance, resulting in 16 organizational and individual award wins at the highest award levels
- Selected as educational expert for Air Force Small Business Innovation Research Evaluation team, validated technical concepts for innovation proposals and validated $10 million in small business grants.
Detachment Senior Enlisted Leader | Director of Education
U.S. Air Force
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Sole on-site educational leader directed 16 accredited instructors, 48 Community College of the Air Force courses, and provided 300 highly qualified technicians in 17 specialties annually to three Major Commands
- Directed school operations through natural disaster, secured alternat facilities & equipment after 50-year flood of building, returning formal training capability to stake holders in less than 72 hours
- Overcame COVID-19 restrictions, directed blended learning model, developed virtual instruction with lectures and quizzes, combining socially distant hands-on training and vi, resulting in no lost training capability during pandemic
- Secured $4,000 in innovation funding for virtual reality equipment, coordinated contracts for development of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft maintenance virtual environment software, implemented a state-of-the-art educational technology capability, and enhanced formal military training
- Exceptional manager and leader directed school operations, overseeing 23 commander's programs that were benchmarked, resulting in the highest ratings of “Highly Effective” in all four major graded areas during Wing inspection and subsequent Group's Detachment of the Quarter award selection.
Expediter & Section Chief | Production Manager & Personnel Manager
Ellsworth Air Force Base
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Led organization's largest section, oversaw training and readiness of 84 technicians, evaluated maintenance quality, and innovated six organizational programs, resulting in the selection of two prestigious leadership awards
- Requested as Aircraft Impound and Investigating Official on three major aircraft incidences, managed 12 lead technicians, evaluated 8 vital systems, diagnosed root causes, and drove repairs, returning $6.3 million of aircraft back to service and contributing to the unit securing the Meritorious Unit Award twice.
Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | Technical Instructor
U.S. Air Force
10.2009 - 09.2013
- Taught 3,400 hours of accredited aircraft maintenance curriculum, graduated 28 technicians, directly enabling the organization's 92K flight hours and 2,400 flights supporting global command and control operations
- As a cadre training manager, directed the annual training requirements for 44 instructors in compliance with Department of the Air Force requirements, resulting in zero errors and being lauded as a ”Strength” during an Air Force level unit inspection and subsequent recognition as “Star Performer”.
Education
Master of Science - Education & Instructional Technology
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney2021
Bachelor of Science - Management
National American University
Rapid City, SD2017
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2010
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2010
Skills
- Analysis organizational training needs
- Develops innovative training solutions
- Directs organizational training programs
- Creates content with Storyline & other software
- Evaluates instructional delivery & methods
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite VBA
- Competent in Learning Management Systems
- Understands ADDI & ISTE Educational models
Certification
· Air Force Command Team Course | Air University
· Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I & II | Air University
· Professional Manager Certification | Community College of the Air Force
· Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education | Air University
· Non-commissioned Officer Academy | Air University
· Master Instructor Certificate | Community College of the Air Force
· Occupational Instructor Certification Levels I & II | Community College of the Air Force
· USAF Training Supervisor Course| Community College of the Air Force
· USAF Field Instructional System Development | Community College of the Air Force
· USAF Objectives & Tests (Field Training) | Community College of the Air Force
· USAF Expeditionary Center Teaching Internship | Community College of the Air Force
· USAF Basic Instructor Course | Community College of the Air Force
Accomplishments
Three Meritorious Service Medals
Four Air Force Commendation Medals
Four Meritorious Unit Awards
Four Outstanding Unit Awards
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Senior Support Professional of the Quarter
Detachment Senior Enlisted Leader of the Quarter
Lt Gen Leo Marques leadership Award
Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter
Additional Information
- AWARDS, Three Meritorious Service Medals Four Air Force Commendation MedalsFour Meritorious Unit AwardsFour Outstanding Unit AwardsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalSenior Support Professional of the QuarterDetachment Senior Enlisted Leader of the QuarterLt Gen Leo Marques leadership Award Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter
- Elected as Booster Club Treasure, managed 10K fundraising activities and organizational budget for 3 years, elevating the quality of life for over 600 service men and women assigned to the installation. Elected by peers as the “Ellsworth Network 5/6” Professional Development Committee Chair, developed & taught 18 strategic development events for 800 Junior enlisted service members. Nominated and selected as “Offutt Top III” Professional Development Committee Chair, overseeing 18 Senior Noncommissioned Officers, developing 12 leadership building events for 4K military & civilian members.
Timeline
Intern | Instructional System Designer
METCOR LSI
12.2023 - Current
Flight Chief | Senior Personnel Leader
U.S. Air Force
05.2022 - 12.2023
Detachment Senior Enlisted Leader | Director of Education
U.S. Air Force
04.2018 - 05.2022
Expediter & Section Chief | Production Manager & Personnel Manager
Ellsworth Air Force Base
09.2013 - 04.2018
Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | Technical Instructor
U.S. Air Force
10.2009 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Education & Instructional Technology
University of Nebraska Kearney
Bachelor of Science - Management
National American University
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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