Sensor Operator
CurrentSensor Operator (Task Specialist) for DEA flying the DA42/62 MPP and B350 King Air.
Aug 2019 - Present
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Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom
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Mark Sumner is listed as Sensor Operator at DEA Aviation Ltd., a with 75 employees, based in Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Mark Sumner.
Mark Sumner previously worked as Customer Trainer (Mission Systems) at Raytheon Uk and Airborne Imagery Analyst at Royal Air Force (Raf). Mark Sumner holds Merchant Marine Deck Officer from Blackpool And The Fylde College.
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About Mark Sumner
Expert Imagery Analyst and Aircrew with over 6000 flying hours. SC security clearance holder.Experienced ISR Sensor Operator. Task Specialist Training Lead for DEA Aviation on the DA42/62 and B200/B350 King Air in the Maritime Patrol/SAR role using MX15 and various other sensors.Formerly an Imagery Analyst and then airborne SAR/GMTI analyst in the Royal Air Force with worldwide operational and exercise expertise on the ground and later in the air with the Sentinel R.1. A Central Flying School graduate instructor who has been teaching since 2003 in all fields of imagery analysis including the prestigious United Kingdom Imagery Analysis Course. Qualified Private Pilot with night and restricted instrument ratings plus ATPL theory. Expert in aviation Error Management, former instructor for Raytheon UK on the Bombardier Global Express fixed-base flight crew trainer and mission system simulator. Skilled in software procurement management, Agile project management, mission system software development, systems integration, flight trials and evaluation.
Listed skills include Military Operations, Security Clearance, Intelligence Analysis, Military Experience, and 42 others.
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Dea Aviation Ltd.
6 roles · 34 years
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Customer Trainer (Mission Systems)
Instructor on the Sentinel R.1/Global Express Fixed-base Flight Crew Trainer and Rear Crew Trainer (multi-million pound simulation system) teaching initial and graduate level courses.SAR and GMTI analysis trainer and course developer.Subject Matter Expert for design and implementation of the Sentinel R.1 mission system both software and hardware.IT system administrator for all simulation system IT.Trained in Agile Project Management, Six Sigma techniques, 3D design and 3D printing.
Jul 2018 - Sep 2019
Airborne Imagery Analyst
Over 3500 hours flying experience as a SAR and GMTI analyst and instructor. Senior Instructor on 5 (AC) Squadron. Worldwide operational aircrew experience using SAR/GMTI. Skilled in all aspects of military air power delivery. Completed numerous large exercises and four RED FLAGs working in the complex, contested and degraded environment including as a package commander. Expert in SAR MASINT, mission system development and airborne trials.
Dec 2007 - Oct 2018
Imagery Analysis Instructor
Taught all aspects of imagery and intelligence analysis. Included EO, IR, FMV and SAR. Awarded commendations for developing the initial imagery intelligence training course and for developing the first Full Motion Video imagery analysis course. Trained in both MX15 and MX20 WESCAM. Ran entire school IT network of 120 computers as a secondary role.
Apr 2003 - Dec 2007
Intelligence Analyst
Imagery Analysis specialist in several fields including Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter Terrorism. United Kingdom lead Counter Terrorism facilities analyst for 4 years.
Apr 1995 - Apr 2003
Deck Officer
R. Lapthorn And Co. Shipping
1993 - 1994
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Rebecca Fretwell
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Suzanne Gannon
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.United Kingdom
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Sian Adams
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
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Chris Sokalski
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
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Libby Rossington Wilson
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Newark-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Jónas Matthíasson
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Kópavogur, Capital Region, Iceland
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Leo Domeisen
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Salisbury, England, United Kingdom
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Victor Huang
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Joshua O’Connor
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Waddington, England, United Kingdom
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Sebastian Clarke
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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Rebecca Fretwell
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.United Kingdom
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Suzanne Gannon
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.United Kingdom
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Sian Adams
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
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Chris Sokalski
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
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Libby Rossington Wilson
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Newark-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Jónas Matthíasson
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Kópavogur, Capital Region, Iceland
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Leo Domeisen
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Salisbury, England, United Kingdom
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Victor Huang
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Joshua O’Connor
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Waddington, England, United Kingdom
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Sebastian Clarke
Colleague at Dea Aviation Ltd.Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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3 education records
Mark Sumner education
Merchant Marine Deck Officer
Blackpool And The Fylde College
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Waltham Toll Bar 6Th Form College
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Waltham Toll Bar School
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Mark Sumner works for DEA Aviation Ltd..
What is Mark Sumner's role at DEA Aviation Ltd.?
Mark Sumner is listed as Sensor Operator at DEA Aviation Ltd..
Where is Mark Sumner based?
Mark Sumner is based in Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom while working with DEA Aviation Ltd..
What companies has Mark Sumner worked for?
Mark Sumner has worked for Dea Aviation Ltd., Raytheon Uk, Royal Air Force (Raf), and R. Lapthorn And Co. Shipping.
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Mark Sumner's colleagues at DEA Aviation Ltd. include Rebecca Fretwell, Suzanne Gannon, Sian Adams, Chris Sokalski, and Libby Rossington Wilson.
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Mark Sumner holds Merchant Marine Deck Officer from Blackpool And The Fylde College.
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Mark Sumner is listed with skills including Military Operations, Security Clearance, Intelligence Analysis, Military Experience, Air Force, Reconnaissance, Military, and Defense.
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