Karl Blackmun

Karl Blackmun is a seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience in both military and civilian sectors. They served as a Special Air Missions Pilot in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 2000, flying senior government leadership on specialized missions both domestically and internationally. After their military service, they worked as a test pilot for NASA from 2010 to 2015 and held various pilot roles at National Airlines and UPS, culminating in the position of Assistant Chief Pilot, where they managed operations and oversaw the training of pilots. Karl earned a Master of Business Administration from The University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Business Management from UC Davis.