Kurt Nemecek

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Oct 1999 - now

  • Led 249 pilots, flight engineers, loadmasters and support personnel in the execution of global military airlift aboard a fleet of 18 assigned Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft -- the USAF’s premier airlifter.• Directed execution of the organization’s $1.3 million budget and utilization of $5.5 billion in resources. • Implemented a revised organizational construct to more effectively manage human resources; appointed department heads, assigned responsibilities, established priorities, evaluated personnel vacancies and ensured personnel manning projections and sustainment at near 100% of authorizations. Show less • Analyzed performance standards and implemented policies and training models to ensure continuity of operations, increase productivity, and ensure compliance with federal guidance and regulations. • Maintained flight and ground currency as qualified Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Flight Engineer (FE); determined airworthiness and coordinated required aircraft maintenance; operated as primary flight crewmember on domestic and international flight operations including special Space Cargo Missions (SCM) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Show less • Oversaw/conducted flight-test programs as Superintendent of Wing Operational Test and Evaluations; assessed airworthiness of 17 aircraft E-3A fleet after depot level maintenance and major aircraft/simulator modification ensuring CNS/ATM, ADS-B, IFF Mode 5 compliance• Collaborated with manufacturers, engineering departments and regulatory personnel of Boeing, Airbus, Collins Aerospace, CAE, and Jeppesen to effectively carry out aircraft modification, developmental test, and operational test and evaluation• Superintendent, Headquarters Standardization and Evaluation; E-3A flight and simulator instructor/check airman; taught/enforced aircrew operating directives/compliance for 49 flight engineers from 10 nations Show less - Led 11 member evaluator team.- Upheld standards for 219 aircrew ensuring a proficient and ready mobility force.- Planned, organized, and directed the Standardization and Evaluation program for assigned aircrew. - Managed team responsibilities and tasks. Scheduled and administered evaluations. - Assured strict adherence to established policies and standards of proficiency. - Reported to Squadron Commander & Operational Group Standardization and Evaluation on member's qualifications, trends, evaluation results, and mission readiness. Show less

  • Superintendent at 22d Airlift Squadron

    Nov 2021 - now

  • C-5C/M Flight Engineer Evaluator

    Aug 2018 - now

  • E-3A Flight Engineer Evaluator

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2018

  • Superintendent, Standardization and Evaluation

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • C-5 A/B/M Flight Engineer Evaluator

    Jan 2006 - Jun 2013

  • Assistant Superintendent, Flight Engineers

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Office Manager, Squadron Supply

    Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

  • Aerospace Ground Equipment Account Manager

    Feb 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman

    May 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeman

    Oct 1999 - May 2003