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Brady Brunson

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Airline Transport Pilot
- 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: 650 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.
  • Manage multi-million dollar UAS systems for the Pilot Department.
  • Company senior Instructor and evaluator.
  • 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.
  • Site Lead at a deployed location. A liaison between the company and the customer.
  • C208B Supervan Pilot

LEAD UAS PILOT

Remote Imagery Technologies Inc
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Lead Pilot for the Leap UAS program
  • Research and Development for company systems.
  • Leap Instructor and evaluator pilot in the pilot shop
  • 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
  • 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

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

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

Utah State University

CERTIFICATE, Aviation Safety & Security Certificate -

University of Southern California
01-2026

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
Brady Brunson