Expert Details
Unmanned Aviation Systems
ID: 728515
Alabama, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2008 | Degree: MAS | Subject: Aeronautical Operations | Institution: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA |
| Year: 1992 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Psychology and Philosophy | Institution: Durham University, England |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: NATO | Title: Lead Air-Land Integration & UAS Staff Officer | Department: Air Component Command Headquarters, Ramstein, Germany |
Responsibilities:Spearheaded international team of 9 officers in coordinating vital, cross-nation exercises and training programs including live-fly exercises with budget of EUR 300,000+. First port-of-call for all ISAF / Afghanistan air-to-land issues and UAS subject-matter expert. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: CENTAF | Title: Commander | Department: 361st Expeditionary Reconaissance Squadron, Ali Air Base, Iraq |
Responsibilities:Independent command of Unit, guiding delivery of fully operational aircraft for combat operations on 24/7 schedule. Accountable for operational output, staff training, performance, professional development, discipline, and welfare issues for 10 military and 65 civilian contractor personnel. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: USAF | Title: Wing Operations Director | Department: 432nd Wing (432WG), Nevada, USA |
Responsibilities:Directly responsible for supervision of over 30 UAS Combat Air Patrols and 4 Launch-Recovery Elements across 2 theatres. Daily authorisation, maintenance, weather and operational control of entire, widely dispersed, fleet. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: USAF | Title: Chief of Standards & Evaluation | Department: 15th Reconnaissance Squadron (15RS), Nevada, USA |
Responsibilities:Senior instructor and evaluator within largest USAF UAS unit. Wrote and mentored UAS standards, subsequently adopted by ALL UAS squadrons throughout USAF and USANG. Over 1500 hours Predator MQ-1B with limited Reaper MQ-9 flying experience. Numerous combat engagements with both organic and 'buddy' weapons systems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: USAF | Title: Multi-Aircraft Control (MAC) Project Officer | Department: 15th Reconnaissance Squadron (15RS), Nevada, USA |
Responsibilities:Led the 'Tiger Team' for introduction to USAF service of first (and still only) MAC capability. Flight trialed from first principles (operating within the US Test and Evaluation Group - TEG) control of 4 UAVs from 1 pilot station. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2005 | Employer: USAF | Title: Launch Recovery Pilot | Department: 15th Reconnaissance Squadron (15RS), Nevada, USA |
Responsibilities:One of the most experienced LR pilots with 4 requalification courses, two 4-month deployments and lead LR pilot for 6-month trials programme. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2003 | Employer: RAF | Title: Training Officer | Department: 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Scotland, UK |
Responsibilities:Combat-ready operational front-line fighter pilot; planning, organizing, and teaching complete annual training requirements to 30+ aircrew and support personnel. Also lead scheduler for all squadron daily events and project leader for planning and execution of 2 overseas deployments. Supervised 30+ trainees with additional personnel management responsibilities for 7 personnel. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2000 | Employer: RAF | Title: Electronic Warfare Officer | Department: 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force in Dusseldorf, Germany |
Responsibilities:Combat-ready operational front-line fighter pilot. Lead pilot for introduction of precision targeting system and electronic warfare upgrades to Tornado aircraft force. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| GAPAN (Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators); CMI (Chartered Management Institute); SAFE (Society of Aircraft Flight Evaluators); AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| JAA Commercial Pilots Licence |
Fields of Expertise
remotely piloted vehicle, unmanned air vehicle, unmanned aircraft, aircraft, aircraft control, airplane, variable geometry aircraft, aircraft control system, military aircraft, aircraft standard, avionics navigation, flight dynamics, aircraft stability, aircraft safety, airborne radar, aircraft attitude, aircraft attitude control, surveillance, aerial reconnaissance, blind approach beacon system, airline system, aircraft system, ejection seat, aircraft flight control, aerial photography, aircraft control system design, aircraft flight instrumentation, target data acquisition, flight simulation, flight testing, aerodynamic characteristics, aircraft support, launch, Federal Aviation Administration, test facility, remote control, jet propulsion, automated guided vehicle, aviation science