Christopher Harvey
Pensacola
Summary
Highly accomplished UAV operator and technician with 12+ years of in-depth experience in logistics management, site setups, training, and quality assurance, with a focus on teamwork, service level, and cost containment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payload Operator
Constellis
11.2024 - Current
- Operated Alticam 14 payload, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in ocean and tropical work environments.
- Assisted and advised in training of new foreign military operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
UAS Operator
Precision
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Trained and became qualified on UAS AR3 Group 2 platform and Alticam 14 in support of United Nation missions.
- Increased operational efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with UAS systems.
- Performed regular maintenance on UAS equipment, prolonging lifespan and reducing downtime due to malfunctions.
UAS Field Technician
Raytheon
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the Multi-Function RF System (MFRFS) radar systems and the Coyote UAS weapon platform while deployed overseas
- Technical expert answering all technical questions regarding the operation and maintenance of the systems
- Provided guidance to the US Army soldiers to complete emplacement, tactical operation, preventive maintenance, and march order tasks
ScanEagle Operator, ScanEagle Maintenance Technician, Site Lead
Insitu
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led entire site operations for FMS-A (Foreign Military Sales Afghanistan) contract
- Organize a team of4 FSRs to conduct TAA (Train Advise and Assist) on ScanEagle UAV systems for the Afghanistan Army and Airforce
- Served as the shift lead for MEUAS Deployment, while coordinating flight schedules and daily tasking for SOCOM ISR operations
- Completed multiple deployments serving various customers around the world in risky environments
TigerShark Air Vehicle Operator, Mission Commander, Instructor, Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Researched, Developed, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) of manned and unmanned fixed and rotary wing aircraft and weapons systems for NAE, DOD, MDA, and NASA programs
- Supervised a20-member contractor maintenance team as the assistant for the MQ-8C Fire Scout program in the completion of10 maintenance actions, ensuring the safety for flight certification of an ACAT-1D Developmental Test Platform which led to the acceptance of two new Fire Scout UAVs into the Naval Inventory
- Led28 hours of mission coordination for dual UAV operations, which yielded valuable flight test data collections for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Boeing Corporation
- Designed and constructed mission payload operator (MPO) training syllabus for electro-optical and infrared payloads for use with the Tigershark, training and qualifying two MPOs which greatly enhanced future multi-UAV test plans
UAS Operator, Mission Commander, Instructor
United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintained, trained, equipped, organized, and deployed forces to conduct Preparation of the Environment (PE), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Operations (SO), and Combat Support (CS), for supported commanders, interagency and host nation partners
- Instructed and led ScanEagle fundamentals and UAS mission specifics while coordinating two NSW ScanEagle training events resulting in four Individual Augmentees and eight NSW UAS personnel becoming fully qualified to support Joint Special Warfare Operations and coalition forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan
- Planned, de-conflicted, and executed20 flight hours with Broadway Group while coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security, Miami-Dade Police Department, inter-agency partners, and Special Operations Command (SOC) South during a four-week training event setting the standard for future culmination exercises
- Led an eight-man team as Cross-Functional Troop Bravo UAS Operator/maintainer, completing102 repairs on12 ScanEagle aircraft and2 AECV PUMA DDL systems, resulting in600 mishap free flight hours and50 sorties in direct support of5 Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Commands during seven high risk training blocks
- Completed a Proof of concept to introduce NSW ISR assets to THIRD FLEET; Conducted27 flight hours supporting ISR operations aboard2 destroyers during THIRD FLEET’s CERTEX and Anti-Piracy Training Mission, enabling Fleet leadership to explore NSW ISR platforms for future operations and anti-piracy preparations
- Selected to stand up an additional urgent ISR requirement to support Special Operations Task Force-Iraq and coalition forces, providing timely ISR support for friendly forces operations across Al-Anbar Providence, completing45 sorties and240 combat flight hours
Education
No Degree - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Safety standards compliance
Certification
- FAA Part107 Remote Pilot
- AR-3 Tekever Air Vehicle Operator
- ScanEagle Operator, Insitu
- ScanEagle Maintainer, Insitu
- TigerShark Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP), NavMar
- AECV Puma Air Vehicle Operator, United States Navy
- Process, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED), United States Air Force
- MQ-8C Fire Scout Mission Payload Operator, Northrop Grumman
- Mission Commander, United States Navy
Qualifications Summary
- Proven ability to coordinate and participate in flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, resource management and safety.
- Demonstrated excellence in performing field inspections to document asset condition and locating damaged equipment.
- Adept at ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Skilled in developing operational and safety procedures, including maintenance and training plans, along with maintenance of UAV platforms, including Forward Deployed UAV Systems.
- Known for cultivating and expanding long-term customer relationships through active communications and coordination with co-workers for effective problem solving and decision making.
- Stellar record of maintaining strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents.
- Having a Security Clearance and extensive expertise in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
Additional Experience
C-40A Loadmaster, Transportation Safety Specialist, Avionics Supervisor, United States Navy, San Diego, CA
Timeline
Payload Operator
Constellis
11.2024 - Current
UAS Operator
Precision
01.2024 - 09.2024
UAS Field Technician
Raytheon
01.2023 - 01.2024
ScanEagle Operator, ScanEagle Maintenance Technician, Site Lead
Insitu
01.2018 - 01.2021
TigerShark Air Vehicle Operator, Mission Commander, Instructor, Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
UAS Operator, Mission Commander, Instructor
United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2015
No Degree - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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