Background
Major, Karl Burce was born on February 13, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Schwab Samuel and Wilma Jean (Briscoe) Major.
Major, Karl Burce was born on February 13, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Schwab Samuel and Wilma Jean (Briscoe) Major.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1982. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fresno, 1993.
Commanded Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1982; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1995; pilot, 41st Aero. Rescue & Recovery, McClellan Air Force Base, California, 1984-1987; instructor pilot, 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, California, 1989-1990; experiment test pilot, 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1990-1994; instructor, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1994-1997; chief, ASC Test and Evaluation, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., since 1997.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Experimental Test Pilots, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Sari Lane, December 9, 1989. 1 child, McKayla Kristen.