Uav Operator
Arlington, Virginia, Us
Currently fulfilling Safety Manager, Instructor Operator, Standardization Operator, Mission Coordinator, Aircraft Commander, Aircraft Operator, and Payload Operator duties.Performing IO/SO Duties for 16 Operators and 12 Crew Chiefs since July 2013.Prepares and conducts air reconnaissance missions. Operates mission sensor/payload for target detection. Deploys and redeploys the Shadow 200 ground and air system. Launches and recovers the air vehicle, performs pre-flight, in flight, and post-flight checks and procedures. Supervises and directs flightline operations, flight operations, flight schedules, and aircrew training. Responsible for over $600 thousand of equipment. Responsible for the supervision, combat training, discipline, safety, health, and welfare of subordinate Soldiers.Professional UAV Operator for the Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System. Instructs students in safe operations of the system and ensures compliance with applicable Army Regulations and Federal Aviation Regulations. Creates tools to satisfy and exceed job requirements to obtain results. Possesses flight instructor and flight instructor instrument certificate from the FAA. Flown over 230 hours in manned aircraft and over 100 hours in unmanned aircraft without incident. Self starter and motivated to learn new skills to solve problems.