Daniel Staudacher
Box Elder,SD
Summary
An Experienced MQ-9 pilot with over 700 flight hours, excelling in MQ-9 operations. Maintains a high degree of technical expertise in aircraft systems and SATCOM datalinks. Charged with performing daily flights in support of US strategic goals. Notable squadron positions include Deputy Chief of Safety and Exercise and Planning Flight Representative.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Safety
USAF
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring safe actions of 230 members of 89th Attack Squadron during official duties
- Coordinates with USAF safety center to ensure squadron operations and policies are in accordance with official USAF safety policy
- Recommends policies and procedures to squadron and wing leadership to maintain safe aircraft operation
MQ-9 Pilot
USAF
03.2023 - Current
- Combat certified pilot charged with leading a 2 person crew while coordinating with outside agencies to ensure the safe operation of a $19.5 million dollar multi role Intelligence and strike platform in support of American strategic goals
- Maintains technical and tactical knowledge related to the operation of MQ-9 system in contested and international airspace while complying with applicable regulations.
- Experienced pilot with over 700 flight hours across 220 sorties, including over 400 combat hours
Exercise and Plans Division Flight Representative
USAF
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Compiled performance reports, learning points, video and Tactical Situation (TACSIT) information into debrief reports for presentation to aircrew to improve Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP's)
- Advocated for squadron participation in joint US and Allied nation military exercises across 13+ countries
- Prepared funding and training proposals for leadership review to maintain squadron operational readiness in a combat environment.
Education
Graduate - MQ-9 Initial Qualification Training
Initial Qualification Training
Holloman Air Force Base, NM08-2023
Graduate - Undergraduate Remote Pilot Training
Undergraduate Remote Pilot Training
Randolph Air Force Base, TX12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2020
Skills
- Unmanned Aircraft Piloting
- Flight Planning
- ICAO Regulations
- Emergency Management
- Tactical Flight Operations
- Flight Crew Resource Management
- Safety Regulations
- Organizational Developement
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Safety
USAF
09.2024 - Current
Exercise and Plans Division Flight Representative
USAF
08.2023 - 09.2024
MQ-9 Pilot
USAF
03.2023 - Current
Graduate - MQ-9 Initial Qualification Training
Initial Qualification Training
Graduate - Undergraduate Remote Pilot Training
Undergraduate Remote Pilot Training
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas
Similar Profiles
Aaron MyersAaron Myers
Standards and Evaluations Superintendent at USAFStandards and Evaluations Superintendent at USAF
Hayden HarmonHayden Harmon
Base Defense Operations Controller at USAFBase Defense Operations Controller at USAF
Alex ReaAlex Rea
Materiel Management Journeyman at USAFMateriel Management Journeyman at USAF
Seth HernandezSeth Hernandez
Fusion Analyst at USAFFusion Analyst at USAF
Tania Palomec OcanaTania Palomec Ocana
General Manager of Food Service at KELSCO,INCGeneral Manager of Food Service at KELSCO,INC