Paul Barlow Email & Phone Number

Europe

Mission Commander for surveillance operations involving the use of Electro Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) sensors, communications and radar. Delivery of time sensitive intelligence to the customer and reporting on developing situations. Responsible for local liaison with tasking organisations on behalf of the company.

Farnborough, Uk | Andalucia, Spain | Arizona, Usa | Wa, Australia

Internal Pilot and Mission Planner on RPAS involving system management, meteorology, airspace coordination, customer liaison (payload). Former Interim Ground Operations Manager;organising overseas flight trials including logistics, accommodation, scheduling etc.Representing interest of Flt Ops at Management meetings when required. Supporting greater Programme Office during non-flying phases; seeking flight approvals, frequency allocations, assisting with Contractor Flying Approved Organisation Scheme (CFAOS).

Raf, Uk

Duty Holder Support for the C-130J: day-to-day running of the platform Risk Register. Providing advice on risk mitigation strategy. Liaison with operators, Project Team, Release to Service Authority, Capability/Development and external agencies (QinetiQ, MADG etc.). Trend monitoring and alerting. Directly responsible to the Station and Squadron Commanders.Delivery of Error Management and HF foundation training.Responsible for Bow Tie analysis of present and emerging hazards.

Usa, Uk

ISTAR experienced operator. Completed a 3 year tour in the USA followed by a further year in the UK (including duties as a liaison officer at regional Headquarters in the Middle East advising on tasking and integration). Daily routine working with multi-national coalition forces. Familiar with FMV, comms, on-board sensors including SAR. Delivery of Human Factors (HF) continuation training at Unit level.

Raf, Uk

Served on the C-130K Hercules Air Transport (AT) fleet including specialist elements, involving aerial delivery of both troops and equipment, NVG operations and low level tactical flight. Managed projects in support of the Hercules Operational Evaluation Unit (HOEU) developing new equipment programmes requiring flight trails. Collaborated with (then) Marshall Aerospace, RAF Air Warfare Centre (AWC), QinetiQ, DSTL and aircraft/equipment manufacturers. Involved in numerous overseas operations and exercises. Role instructor for ‘on-the-job’ continuation training of personnel in certain AT disciplines. Served as both Station and Unit Combat Survival and Rescue Officer (CSRO).Additional duties: Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Pre-School Nursery – responsible for 10 civilian staff. First Reporting officer (RO) for civilian Unit Secretary. Member of Officers Mess Social Function Committee. Help For Heroes Committee.

Raf, Uk

Professional training (included six months holding posts )

Rafc Cranwell

Raf, Uk

Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) AEOp specializing in ‘Dry’ (above water detection) Electronic Warfare (EW) skills including radio operator, sensors (radar and ESM). Search and Rescue (SAR).