Ryan Estes
Rogers,AR
Summary
Experienced and dedicated drone pilot with a proven track record of successfully leading aerial missions. Possess strong leadership skills combined with technical proficiency in operating drones. Skilled in ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Adept at problem-solving and adapting to rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Lead
DroneUp
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Leading crew members to encourage safe and efficient flight operations.
- Company community out reach.
- Assisting the general manager with any tasks
- Hosted weekly/daily progress meetings.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring and maintaining proper company culture.
- Maintenance experience, with over 500 tickets opened and closed.
UAS Flight Operator
DroneUp
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Flew UAS missions to provide customers a delivery service via drone.
- Professionally informed any curious customers about the operation and how the service works.
- Maintained hub standards for flight safety.
- Over 2000+ flights on the PRISM SKY, SUAS model
- Over 1000+ flights on various DJI models
Visual Observer
DroneUp
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with the pick and pack process when the crew received an order
- Maintained visual of the aircraft during flights
- Checked if the airspace was clear before flights
- When not out on a mission I would assist the other crew memebers to stream line the process.
Schedule Manager
16 General Store
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Created weekly schedules
- Placed orders for product
- Maintained store cleanliness
- Manned the front register
Education
Associates - Information Systems
North West Arkansas Community College
05-2021
Skills
- Computer Technology
- Hardware/Software Systems
- Time Management
- Attention to Details
- Office 365 / Google Docs
- Team Communication and Integration
- Team motivation
- Relationship management
- Work delegation
Certification
Part 107 FAA Certified License March 2023
Timeline
Shift Lead
DroneUp
01.2023 - 01.2025
UAS Flight Operator
DroneUp
05.2022 - 01.2023
Visual Observer
DroneUp
10.2021 - 05.2022
Schedule Manager
16 General Store
02.2019 - 10.2021
Associates - Information Systems
North West Arkansas Community College
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