Objective
I am interested in obtaining a technical position utilizing my Military and Civilian Contractor Technical Skills with an offshore company for rotational work.
Experience
Unmanned Aerial Systems-Air Vehicle Operator (UAS-AVO) (UAV Pilot)
Theater Logistics Lead
Insitu/Boeing, Afghanistan, (Jul 09 – Current)
Personally conducted more than 200 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Sorties in support of combat operations for Marine Expeditionary Forces Afghanistan with over 50 successful launches and recoveries. Recorded over 300 flight hours with Zero loss of Scan Eagle Aircraft in six months. Monitored all other UAV flight activities during mission and ensured targeting/video/customer support requirements were met. Utilized checklists / prescribed methodologies to operate the UAV safely.
Performed flight planning by gathering information on weather and aircraft (e.g., weight/loading of the aircraft, fuel reserve) and communicates to the Mission Commander or ATC as required.
Performed level I ground maintenance and flight operations in adherence with applicable flight regulations.
Completed all post mission reports to include mission logs, spot reports, maintenance requests, etc.
Established Supply policy and procedures for LD3 Scan Eagle Afghanistan Theater as Logistics Lead. Moved over $20,000,000 of UAS parts to multiple sites in theater via: Fed Ex, DHL, NAC, Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing Flights and Ground Convoys. Conducted movement, planning, and operations for 25 Scan Eagle Air Vehicle Operators to multiple sites in theater.
Sr. Field Service Engineer II / Original Equipment Manufacturer Representative (OEMR / FSR)
Raytheon, Iraq / Huntsville, AL (Oct 08-Jun 09)
Performed system/software upgrades for ISR Assets: Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment ‘07 (RAID),
and Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (G-BOSS), and Map Overlay Computers.
Troubleshoots complex electro-optical infrared sensors (EO/IR) and ground-based radar networked into a remote ground-control station via single mode fiber cable and/or PTP-600 / WPPL-D radios.
Conducted Field Verification Tests (FVTs) on upgraded system to include Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) SSIII and T3000 cameras and the MSTAR radar. Established supply procedures for electronic components turn in, operated heavy equipment as required.
Expeditionary Combat Skills Instructor, NEC 9502
Team Leader for 12 Man Instructor Team. (2007-2008)
NEK Advanced Securities Group, Inc / SCG International Risk, Inc.
Instructs & Evaluates 80 - 100 Navy Personnel in classroom and field environments
for Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS): Expeditionary Combat Medical Skills,
M4 / M9 Combat Shooting, Annual Practical Weapons Course (PWC) Qualifications,
Land Navigation, Combat Mindset, Judgment Based Evaluation Training utilizing
Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS) and Simunitions (SIMS), Counter IED.
Conducted tactical training in CQB. Certified Range Coach for: M9, M16, M203, M249,
M240B, MK-19, M2, .50 Cal, AT-4, and Shotgun.
Developed and Edited Course Lesson Plans and Program of Instructions (POI’s).
Education
Education (Civilian)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Rochville University (2006)
Reserve Deputy Sheriff, SC Criminal Justice Academy (2006)
Certified Professional Web Master-CIW, CED Solutions (2007)
Raytheon Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (G-BOSS) OEMR/FSR Training (2008)
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun / Shotgun Instructor (2008)
NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor Certification (2008) NRA Range Safety Officer Certification (2008)
Insitu Scan Eagle UAV Air Vehicle Operator (UAV Pilot) Certification (2009)
FAA Private Pilot Ground School (2009)
Education (Military)
Navy NEC 9502 Equivalent Instructor Certification (2008)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) (2008) / American Red Cross CPR / First Aid (2009)
Security Manager Course (2003)
Army Small Group Instructor Training Course (1998)
Total Army Instructor Training Course (1998)
Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (1997)
Observer Controller / OPFOR Certification Course (1997)
US Army Basic Airborne Course (1989)
Certification
. Insitu/Boeing Unmanned Aerial Systems - Air Vehicle Operator (UAS-AVO) (UAV Pilot).
. Insitu/Boeing Afghanistan Theater Logistics Lead.
. Raytheon Sr. Field Service Engineer II / Original Equipment Manufacturer Representative (OEMR) - Iraq
Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID), Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (G-BOSS).
. NRA Certified Law Enforcement Handgun / Shotgun Firearms Instructor & Range Safety Officer (RSO).
. 15 + yrs Leadership Experience in the United States Army to include 5 years with 82nd Airborne.
. 11B4HP5 Military Instructor / Course Manager Experience in Leadership, Weapons & Tactical Courses.
Skils
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle OperatorCertified Military: Weapons, Tactics and Leadership Instructor / Course Manger
Military Course Developer / Writer, Performance Evaluator
Windows Operating Systems: NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Software: Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Front Page, etc.)
. A self-motivated, articulate leader with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Manages time productively, establish priorities, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Team player with excellent communication skills within large work groups in highly detailed, fast-paced environments.