Karl Saenz

Karl Saenz currently serves as Lead Flight Controller at HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, since April 2024. Prior to this role, Saenz worked as a Military Analyst- Weapons Director at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., where responsibilities included controlling live and simulated missions and providing instruction. Saenz has extensive experience in the United States Air Force, holding various roles including Training Instructor, Weapons Director, and Surveillance Technician Instructor. Saenz authored tactics newsletters and scheduled training operations for Air Force and civilian pilots and was recognized as Pacific Air Forces Weapons Director of the Year in 2010. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Military Studies from Ashford University and several associate degrees in related fields from the Community College of the Air Force, as well as ongoing studies in Gunsmithing at Sonoran Desert Institute.