Ed Black
About Ed Black
Ed Black serves as the Integration Lead at Bluestaq in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he focuses on integrating commercial space operations with military initiatives. He has extensive experience in various roles within the National Guard Bureau and has been a pilot with United Airlines since 2008.
Work at Bluestaq
Ed Black serves as the Integration Lead at Bluestaq, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating commercial space operations with military initiatives. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational capabilities and facilitate the integration of commercial space capabilities into a global virtual operations environment. This initiative is supported by the United States Space Force and involves partnerships with 18 nations.
Previous Experience at National Guard Bureau
Ed Black has extensive experience with the National Guard Bureau, where he held several key positions. He worked as a Mobility Forces Programmer in the NGB/A8 from 2009 to 2010. He also served as the RC-26 Program Manager in the NGB/A3 from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he was the Executive Assistant to the Chief from 2010 to 2011 and contributed to the Chief's Action Group for three months in 2010. His roles involved significant responsibilities in program management and operational support.
Education and Expertise
Ed Black earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technologies from the University of Central Missouri, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at the National Defense University, obtaining a Master's degree in National Security Resource Strategy from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he attended Air University, completing the Air War College program from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in military and aviation operations.
Role at United Airlines
Since 2008, Ed Black has been employed as a pilot at United Airlines, based in Chicago, Illinois. His role at United Airlines has spanned over 16 years, during which he has gained extensive experience in commercial aviation. This position complements his work in the integration of military and commercial space operations.
Contributions to Space Domain Transparency
Ed Black has played a significant role in enhancing the transparency of the Space Domain through his involvement with Joint Commercial Operations. His efforts have focused on integrating commercial space capabilities into military frameworks, thereby improving operational awareness and collaboration among various entities involved in space operations.