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Bernard Ryan

Spokane,WA

Summary

Highley Experienced UAS Site Lead Operator, Maintainer, and Field Instructor. Works effectively in fast-paced and high-speed environments while following standardized work and safety practices. Years of experience operating , maintaining, and managing UAS systems

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Shadow 200 UAS MX

National Guard
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Maintenance on UAS , and Crew Chief duties UAS Development Worked directly with the Washington Army National Guard for 2 Years, I have helped the unit become self sufficient and was put in charge of key UAS maintenance rolls

ScanEagle Operator

ArgenTech Solutions
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • ScanEagle training through Insitu's school in White Salmon WA.
  • Placed top of my class 100% in written exam, oral exam, and final check ride.

Scan Eagle Operator

Academi
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • I completed three deployments (27 months) with Academi G7, LD4, and LD1.
  • Flew experimental payloads assisted with site setups and tear downs, UAS Maintenance Performed All UAS maintenance duty including aircraft logging , working on hydraulic launcher setting up multi component UAS system , performing.

Scan Eagle Crew Chief

VT Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Completed two deployments (19 months) deployed at Scar4 and LD1 as senior Crew Chief .

ScanEagle Site Lead/Operator/MX/Field Instructor

Insitu
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Managed 8-10 personnel deployed
  • Performed Maintenance and trouble shooting (ScanEagle)
  • Operate (ScanEagle)
  • Planned Missions
  • Generated Mission Reports
  • In field training




Jump 20 FSR

Invictus
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Served as Field Service Representative supporting deployment and operations on AeroVironment JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system in high-threat environments, including Iraq and Syria
  • Provided on-site technical expertise for system setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operator training to ensure reliable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions
  • Conducted operations in contested areas involving coordination across international airspace boundaries
  • Delivered critical multi-sensor ISR capabilities in support of coalition objectives

V-BAT FSR

Shield AI
12.2023 - Current
  • Served as elite UAS Technician and Field Service Representative for Shield AI, mastering four advanced V-BAT platforms including the V-BAT 118 and cutting-edge Block upgrades (M3, 5.1, 5.3.0, and 5.3.1)
  • Delivered mission-critical on-site technical support, seamless system integration, rapid maintenance, expert troubleshooting, and high-impact operator training for the Hivemind-autonomous V-BAT VTOL UAS in extreme operational theaters
  • Executed five high-stakes maritime deployments, empowering U.S. Marine Corps units with superior ISR and precision targeting capabilities in dynamic environments
  • Conducted two high-profile system demonstrations and one intense forward deployment to Ukraine, enabling fully autonomous operations in GPS-denied, electronic warfare-contested battlespaces

Education

Associate of Arts -

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA

UAS

Cochise College / Military
Sierra Vista, Arizona

Skills

  • Secret security clearance
  • Reports Generation and Analysis
  • 7,000 Unmanned Air Vehicle Operating hours
  • Experimental Payload Testing
  • ScanEagle

  • Site lead
  • Operator
  • Maintenance
  • Field Instructor
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Shadow 200

  • Portable Ground Data Terminal
  • Ground Data Terminal DIB Box
  • Hydraulic UAS launcher
  • Ground Control Station
  • Portable Ground Control Station
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Crew Chief

Timeline

V-BAT FSR

Shield AI
12.2023 - Current

Jump 20 FSR

Invictus
09.2021 - 12.2023

ScanEagle Site Lead/Operator/MX/Field Instructor

Insitu
01.2017 - 09.2021

Scan Eagle Crew Chief

VT Group
01.2015 - 01.2017

Scan Eagle Operator

Academi
01.2013 - 01.2015

ScanEagle Operator

ArgenTech Solutions
10.2012 - 01.2013

Shadow 200 UAS MX

National Guard
05.2010 - 01.2012

Associate of Arts -

Spokane Falls Community College

UAS

Cochise College / Military
Bernard Ryan