Ken Ham

Ken Ham has a diverse and extensive work experience in the aviation and aerospace industry. Starting with their current position at Tactical Air Support, Inc. as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Flight Operations, they are responsible for overseeing flight operations. Prior to this, they held the role of Vice President and Director of Technology Development at the same company, where they also worked as an F-5 test pilot and instructor, supporting F-35 Operational Flight Test.

Alongside their role at Tactical Air Support, Inc., Ken Ham also serves as an Advisory Board Member at TERBINE, a company specializing in curating sensor data for commercial and governmental entities.

In the past, Ken Ham has worked as a Certified Flight Instructor at Sky Combat Ace and held a significant role at Bigelow Aerospace as the Director of Flight Crews & Client Astronauts and Director of Spacecraft Systems Operational Safety.

Furthermore, they have served at the United States Naval Academy as the Chair of the Aerospace Engineering Department and Senior Aviator, responsible for academic programs and training future Naval Aviators and Flight Officers. Prior to their time at the Naval Academy, Ken Ham worked at NASA as a Research Pilot and Astronaut, conducting unique missions and providing in-flight training to astronauts.

Ken'scareer in the aviation field started in the US Navy, where they served as a Test Pilot and later as an FA-18 pilot.

Overall, Ken Ham's work experience demonstrates their expertise and leadership in various aviation and aerospace roles.

Ken Ham attended the United States Naval Academy from 1983 to 1987, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in aerospace engineering. In 1994, they pursued further education at the Naval Postgraduate School, completing a Master of Science (MS) degree in aeronautical engineering in 1995. Afterward, in 1996, they attended the Naval Test Pilot School, specializing in Fixed Wing Flight Test. Additionally, they hold several certifications, including Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Open Water SCUBA from PADI, and the designation of a Skydiver from the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA).