Mike Hookham Email & Phone Number

An experienced RPAS/UAS professional with a demonstrable background in delivering success within austere climates and challenging and diverse roles. Confidently manages teams of multifaceted trades personnel, of differing technical proficiency team, instilling assurance in personnel to achieve anticipated aims. Happy to work autonomously and excels in the development and implementation of action plans. An energetic and committed team player, dedicated to achieving the overall team goal. Utilises exceptional interpersonal skills to build cohesive teams, bringing people together from industry to the private sector, routinely delivering what others had given up on. CV available on request

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  Uav/Rpas Senior Operator

  Armed Forces

  Aug 2003 - Present - United Kingdom

  ExperienceRPAS/UAS Technical Subject Matter Expert – Ministry of Defence 2003 - Present· Provided Subject Matter Expert advice to a portfolio of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring ongoing operability on projects – both in the UK and overseas, adhering to UK and international legislation. Identified client aims and devised innovative solutions to ensure that all personnel were appropriately supported and equipped to carry out their roles. Deconflicted with civilian aviation authorities to ensure safe airspace.· Attended numerous RPAS/UAS EXPOs, supported by Defence Prime Contractors, delivering bespoke advice and demonstrating equipment capability in diverse technical applications. Deployed overseas with specialist organisations to provide training and oversight.· Seconded to the Royal Navy’s premier training establishment to deliver a portfolio of technical training. Redesigned the existing training programme, creating tailored content to meet the expectations of a military customer. Ensure that all course materials were adapted for the use across the Tri-Service community.· Due to extensive awareness and expertise was involved in the testing and evaluation of multiple RPAS/UAS, both quad-copter and fixed wing. Identified limitations and viability; and facilitated a conduit for emerging technology to be brought into the military portfolio.· Delivered first-line management support to a team of three qualified technical personnel. Provided trade-specific training and pastoral support, to develop technical competence and personal confidence. Oversaw the maintenance and servicing £M portfolio of defence-specific vehicle platforms, ensuring that the team could deploy as required – operating against an 80% availability KPI