Kyle Blackniak

Senior Program Manager @US Navy

Jacksonville, FL, US

Enterprise-Level Training Integration: Directs the curriculum development and execution for the Navy’s premier Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance FRS; oversees the technical training and certification pipeline for both P-8A Poseidon AAW and MQ-4C Triton Mission Payload Operators (MPO).MUM-T Standardization Authority: Serves as the lead architect for Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) instructional doctrine, ensuring the seamless integration of unmanned persistent ISR capabilities with manned tactical platforms across the fleet.Program Readiness & Throughput: Manages a multi-million dollar training budget and schedules complex flight/simulator events for 800+ staff and students annually, maintaining a 98% on-time graduation rate to meet global fleet manning requirements.Systems Technical SME: Acts as the primary evaluator for advanced mission systems (MFAS Radar, EO/IR, SIGINT); collaborates with NAVAIR and industry partners to refine software baselines and tactical interfaces for next-generation platforms.