Brady Brunson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- R-ATP (Fixed Wing)
- Instrument Rating, Tail Wheel
- Flight Instructor Single and Multi-Engine
- Unmanned Aircraft: Part 107 (Scan Eagle, Stalker, Jump 20, Bat, Leap)
- Unmanned Aircraft: 1990 hours
- Manned Aircraft: 2180 hours
- Turbine: 337 hours
- Flight Instructor: 760 hours
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Pilots
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
12.2023 - Current
- Manage 12 UAS pilots.
- Employee reviews, time cards, and new pilot hiring process.
- Maintain budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure optimal allocation of resources in alignment with organizational goals.
- Promote a safe work environment by establishing comprehensive safety procedures and conducting routine pilot flight reviews.
- Team collaboration through regular communication and cross-functional initiatives.
- Manage multi-million dollar UAS systems for the Pilot Department.
- Site Lead at a deployed location. A liaison between the company and the customer.
- Company senior Instructor and evaluator.
- C208B Pilot
LEAD UAS PILOT
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead Pilot for the Leap UAS program
- Participated in the manufacturer's training program and developed a company training program, including timelines for ground school and flights, curriculum, SOP's, and company standards for the pilot shop
- Maintain pilot standards through currency flights and sims before deployments and to maintain company currency requirements
- Leap Instructor and evaluator pilot in the pilot shop
- Maintain FAA flight currency through aircraft rental and Flight Safety for C208
- Flight instructions are provided to other pilots to maintain FAA currency and proficiency
- Site Lead in deployed and non-deployed locations
- Research and Development for company systems.
PILOT TRAINER
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed all UAS pilot curricula for Jump and Scan Eagle
- Provided all training and evaluations for new pilots and pre-deployments
- Instructor and evaluator for cruise pilot Mission Sensor cruise pilot qualifications, final sign-off for mission readiness for pilots and Mission Sensor Operators
- Corrected deficiencies in system knowledge, emergencies, and Company sops.
- Trained and mentored new Pilots.
- Maintained accurate flight logs for recordkeeping purposes for Company compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive post-flight debriefings with crew members to identify areas of improvement or commendation for future flights.
UAS INSTRUCTOR
Remote Imagery Technologies
05.2011 - 01.2019
- As a Scan Eagle Instructor, worked with managers to ensure the smooth implementation of day-to-day operations, including in deployed environments
- Fielded questions that ranged from scheduling to mission emergencies and provided real-time, reliable solutions using sound problem-solving techniques
- Implemented proficiency flights/sims to correct any knowledge gaps in aircraft systems or procedures
- C208/Cirrus Pilot, UAS Pilot/Sensor Operator
Education
CERTIFICATE, Aviation Safety & Security Certificate -
University of Southern California
01-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Utah State University
01.2006
Skills
- Budget Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Policy Development
- Long-range Planning
- Internal Safety Investigations
- Training Delivery
- Work Scheduling
- Strategic Leadership
- Administrative Management
- Time management
- UAS pilot Instructor
- Certified flight Instructor
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Pilots
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
12.2023 - Current
LEAD UAS PILOT
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
05.2021 - 12.2023
PILOT TRAINER
Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
01.2019 - 05.2021
UAS INSTRUCTOR
Remote Imagery Technologies
05.2011 - 01.2019
CERTIFICATE, Aviation Safety & Security Certificate -
University of Southern California
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Utah State University
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