Brad Hooper
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced UAS Operator adept at completing checklists, monitoring safety and operating aircraft efficiently. Logged more than 200 hours in FVR-90 aircraft.
Top-notch professional with extensive experience in UAS industry. Highly skilled in navigating aircraft and adhering to FAA regulations while providing safe environment for crew. Skilled in emergency procedures with aptitude to make quick and decisive decisions under pressure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spec. Pilot
L3Harris
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Lead Instructor at L3Harris with over 200 hours on FVR platform.
- External pilot, test pilot and spec pilot for many missions.
- Diverse in the company doing multiple different jobs from composite construction and repair as well as integration of aircraft and payloads.
- Instructed on FVR (Formerly known as HQ) for 10 years. Instructor for ground school followed by flight training. I would then hand the students off to an examiner who would perform the check ride.
- Performed dozens of check rides as well.
- Examiner for check rides of students and other instructors.
- In control of training material and classes.
Internal Flight Lead
AUV Flight Services
04.2014 - 02.2019
- Handled difficult situations professionally, maintaining composure under pressure while providing effective solutions.
- Performed pre-flight checks to maintain operational safety equipment.
- Conducted pre-flight briefings for crew members, ensuring proper understanding of safety protocols and expectations.
- Contracted pilot for multiple UAS.
- Responsible for safe operation of UAS aircraft doing multiple different jobs.
- Inspected power poles, mines, rail road tracks, and trained OCONUS operators.
- Cinematography
Composite Tech/Inspector
Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed wet layups as well as prepreg layups.
- Inspected others work making sure they were within tolerance.
- Used a FARO 3D arm to get accurate inspections of parts with complicated geometry.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicle regularly to keep in safe working order.
Inventory Control Tech
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Grill Cook
Pinnacle Peak Steak House
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Efficiently managed time by prioritizing tasks according to importance and urgency.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained grilling equipment to ensure peak performance at all times.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Education
Private Pilot’s License VFR -
Double Eagle Aviation
Tucson, AZ2007
1 Year -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZDiploma -
Santa Rita High School
Tucson, AZ05.2005
Skills
- Motivated worker with strong work ethic
- Private pilot’s license
- Demonstrated skills of radio-controlled flying in precision aerobatics, racing, gliders, and scale
- 1st place 2014 USA World Team, 5th Place Individual IMAC Advanced Class
- Fast learner, able to follow instructions and work independently
- Many first time commercial drone accomplishments such as first BVLOS flight through controlled airspace with manned aircraft present
- Secret Clearance (on hold due to no current secret projects at location)
- Flight Planning and Navigation
- International Flight Operations
- Pre-flight checks
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of FVR90 block 11.
- Obtained private pilot’s license in 2007; over 90 hours in a Cessna 172, over 100 hours total
- 30 years of radio-controlled aircraft; gliders launched by high-start, discus, and slope soaring, racing aircraft in excess of 125 MPH, turbine aircraft in excess of 170 MPH, scale warbirds, and large-scale aerobatics IMAC
- Obtained Fundamentals of Instruction through the FAA
- External Pilot for FVR 10, FVR 55, FVR 60, FVR 90, ACR Manta, Raytheon Silverfox, and multirotor aircraft.
- 3 years inspector for an ISO certified company following step by step procedures
- 13 Years professional composite experience and over 25 years composite experience with hobby RC aircraft.
- Composite production of unmanned water vehicle (Emily) 52-inch vessel.
- Larger prototype 65-inch unmanned water vehicle successfully made completely out of carbon fiber.
- Worked with fiberglass, carbon, and Kevlar wet layups. Also, prepreg material vacuum bagged and autoclaved.
- Certified in Faro Arm 3D scan operations
- Composite repair and construction of FVR90 and HQ90 aircraft.
- Integration electronics and hardware of HQ90 and FVR90 aircraft.
Drones Utilized
- DJI Inspire 1
- DJI Matrice 600
- DJI Matrice 210
- DJI Inspire II
- DJI Mavik
- ACR Manta
- Rascal modified for piccolo
- Prioria Mavrick
- Sensefly Ebee
- Sensefly Albris
- AirRobot 180
- Sky Observer
- Latitude HQ-10
- Latitude HQ-40
- Latitude HQ-60
- Latitude HQ-90
- L3Harris FVR-90
Certification
- FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) - 2018
- AFRL Safety Officer
- Part 107 - 2014
- MSHA Certified - 2016
- HQ-10 Instructor
- HQ-90 Instructor
- FVR-90 Instructor
- ERAIL Safe
Hobbies
30 years of radio-controlled aircraft; gliders launched by high-start, discus, and slope soaring, racing aircraft in excess of 125 MPH, turbine aircraft in excess of 170 MPH, scale warbirds, and large-scale aerobatics IMAC. IMAC Team USA 2014 placing 5thin the world for large scale aerobatics
Timeline
Spec. Pilot
L3Harris
02.2019 - 02.2024
Internal Flight Lead
AUV Flight Services
04.2014 - 02.2019
Composite Tech/Inspector
Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing
01.2011 - 01.2014
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
01.2010 - 01.2011
Inventory Control Tech
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Grill Cook
Pinnacle Peak Steak House
01.2005 - 01.2009
Private Pilot’s License VFR -
Double Eagle Aviation
1 Year -
Pima Community College
Diploma -
Santa Rita High School
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