Connor Iriye
San Jose,CA
Summary
Current Wing VO/GSO at Mountain View, California, with 6+ years of sUAS experience. Confident in ability to read metars/taffs/section charts and analyze real time air traffic and weather patterns. Strong familiarity with the air traffic patterns around the Googleplex. Strong team player while able to work and think independently. Passion for aviation. Ready to take criticism and learn from mistakes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wing GSO/VO
Mountain View, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Worked alongside REWS and our Wing team to ensure demo for Google run smoothly.
- On site coordination with team to keep aircraft fleet at optimal capacity.
- Set up site for daily operations using training from wing to adhere to FAA and DOT guidelines.
- Monitor virtual radar and visually observe airspace to help the pilot in command with airspace deconflictions for safe operations.
- Secure site for end of day.
sUAS related work
01.2017 - Current
- Solar site inspection using drones to measure roofs on homes for solar panels installation for a company called Ensite.
- FPV drone videography and photography.
- Learned how to collaborate and negotiate with clients
- Collect and edit footage for clients.
- Built various drones for specific use cases.
Laborer
General Construction Freelance
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Home renovation construction labor.
- Worked in a fast-paced environment.
- Learned how to work safely in compromising positions.
Education
Squadron 2 Flight School
San Jose, CA12-2025
Chemistry
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz06.2020
Orange Coast Community College
06.2019
Skills
- Professional Skills- Critical Thinking, Excellent Communication, Decision Making, Self Reflection, Team player, Willing to Travel, Work a 7-day schedule withing crew duty limits including Holidays, Fluent in English, Record Keeping, Working in Safety Critical Environments
- Technical Skills- Part 107 & 135 Regulations, Virtual Radar, FlightRadar24, Metar/Taf Reading, Section Chart Reading, Weather Interpretation, Flight Pattern Recognition, Aviation Radio Communication
Certification
Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, Class C driver License
Languages
English
Timeline
Wing GSO/VO
06.2025 - Current
Laborer
General Construction Freelance
06.2022 - 05.2025
sUAS related work
01.2017 - Current
Squadron 2 Flight School
Chemistry
University of California Santa Cruz
Orange Coast Community College