Hardworking, ecologically minded, motivated UAS professional with working knowledge of the UASUSA Tempest, its internal components, and its external composite structure. Mechanically adapt with experience using variety materials and advanced construction techniques. Quick learner with ability to work independently or with a team to manage a job from start to finish while exceeding customer and company expectations.•20 years small aircraft flight experience with a variety of aircraft including internal combustion and electric propulsion systems, Fixed Wing, Multirotor, and Helicopter.•Test flights with 100% mission success performed for companies and institutions such as NASA, Naval Research Lab, Black Swift Technologies, USDA, Colorado State University, University of Nebraska Lincoln and many more.•In depth knowledge and direct experience with 3DR Pixhawk and BlackSwift Autopilot including programing, integration, and trouble shooting.•Complex UAS mission planning directly related to survey grids, camera/sensor operation, takeoff, landing, and extensive PID tuning.•Skilled with precision tasks while possessing a mechanics feel aiding in things such as soldering, general construction, and layout/integration of new sensors, autopilots, flight necessary parts.•Experience with a range of adhesives and resins including CA, 5-10-60min epoxy, laminating epoxy, contact cements, fillers, and a variety of paints. •Skilled with composites including glass, carbon and Kevlar. •Data interpretation from log files.•Experienced with AC and DC power, camera triggering with PWM and relay, RF noise reduction, wire handling and organization. •Excelled in coursework related to Global Information Systems (GIS), Map presentation, Botany, Soil Science, Water Quality, Forest Ecology, Shrubland and Grassland Ecology, Data Interpretation, Chemistry, Statistics, and Calculus.