Hi, I’m
DAVID WAFER
Geospatial Imagery Specialist
Menan,ID
Summary
Results-driven Geospatial Imagery Specialist, Mission Commander for Japanese customer, Operations Lead for Peace Dragon with 5+ years collecting aerial imagery for mission-critical applications, complemented by 20+ years as a certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic. Experienced in all aspects of Aircraft operations and maintenance including but not limited to Aircraft reconfiguration, Sensor installation and removal, Airline operations, scheduling, troubleshooting and logistics between mechanics and maintenance control. Great communication skills and people management, work well in a fast paced environment, team player, very self motivated, and self disciplined. Retain a SECRET security clearance. Motivated for travel anytime.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
General Atomics
Geospatial Imagery Specialist
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Results-driven Geospatial Imagery Specialist with 18+ years of expertise in high-resolution imagery collection. Proven leader in SAR operations (18 years) across global missions, delivering actionable intelligence under austere conditions. 3 years specializing in MQ-9B sensor operations, Mission Commander, optimizing multi-spectral data for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) tasks. Expertise in geospatial tools (LYNX SAR, SAGE(ELINT), RIO(COMINT), SNC(ELINT), SEAVUE, mission planning, and team training.
General Atomics, Peace Dragon Operations Lead (Iraq)
SAR Operations lead
04.2011 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Dynamic SAR Operations Lead with 8+ years in radar systems management, specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for ISR platforms. Proven expertise leading teams of up to 10 personnel in high-stakes maintenance, installation/removal, training, and logistics operations. Excelled in delivering mission uptime under DoD contracts, reducing downtime by proactive logistics. Motivated leader seeking to drive operational excellence in ISR programs.
General Atomics
A&P/IA Specialist
01.2008 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Lead/Peer Inspector Flight Operations- involved in managing daily flight operations, employees and flight schedule logistics. Travel extensively to remote locations OCONUS for assorted integration projects. Install, Remove assorted sensor systems. Reconfigure aircraft for sensor missions. All while maintaining 3 King air 200’s and a Twin Otter.
Twin Otter Airborne Research
A&P Mechanic
06.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Involved in repair, modification and fabrication in sheet metal maintenance. Provide maintenance and trouble shooting on DHC-6 Twin Otter. Heavy maintenance includes all maintenance dealing with time interval inspections, as well as including but not limited to removal of wing, horizontal stabilizer, interior, main and nose landing gear including all inspections of pertinent systems. Perform modifications to and installed cameras, lasers, and mapping systems for a number of clients. Travel extensively for the support of the company and aircraft.
West Star Aviation
A&P Mechanic
01.2003 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Involved in repair modification and fabrication in sheet metal maintenance. As well as manufacturing of PMA parts program. Provide maintenance and trouble shooting on LearJet 35A, Cessna Citation and Conquest. Heavy maintenance includes all maintenance dealing with 12 year 12,000 hour inspection including but not limited to removal of wing, horizontal stabilizer, interior, main and nose landing gear including all inspections of pertinent systems.
Mesa Air Group
Foreman/A&P Mechanic
03.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Supervises, directs and assigns mechanics as necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks. Assumes responsibility for quality and quantity of all aircraft maintenance work assigned. Perform repairs and troubleshooting of all systems including electrical, hydraulic and powerplant systems for DHC-8. Ensure proper completion of all company forms for all work assigned, performed and for the correct disposition upon completion. Ensure maintenance personnel are only assigned duties for which they are specifically qualified. Takes appropriate action to upgrade personnel technical skills and qualification where necessary. Interface with multiple functions within the organization such as maintenance control, planning and dispatch.
U.S. Navy HC-1 SAR Team
AD3 SAR Swimmer
11.1990 - 04.1994
Job overview
- Provided maintenance on the Sikorsky H-3G/H Sea king. Specializing in engine removal, installation, and rigging. Completed aircrew training as well as Search and Rescue Swimmer training and performed duties as Crew Chief, second crewman, and search and rescue swimmer. Weapons launch and recovery based at San Clemente Island. V.I.P. First crewman For Admiral J.W.Baird.
Education
Lorenz University
Bachelor of Business Administration
09.2010
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
from General Studies
12.1994
Skills
- Client interaction expertise
- Advanced problem-solving
- Data-driven decision making
- Documentation management
Certification
- Airframe License – 2001
- Powerplant License – 2001
Timeline
Geospatial Imagery Specialist
General Atomics
01.2019 - Current
SAR Operations lead
General Atomics, Peace Dragon Operations Lead (Iraq)
04.2011 - 01.2019
A&P/IA Specialist
General Atomics
01.2008 - 04.2011
A&P Mechanic
Twin Otter Airborne Research
06.2005 - 01.2008
A&P Mechanic
West Star Aviation
01.2003 - 06.2005
Foreman/A&P Mechanic
Mesa Air Group
03.2001 - 01.2003
AD3 SAR Swimmer
U.S. Navy HC-1 SAR Team
11.1990 - 04.1994
University of Alabama at Birmingham
from General Studies
Lorenz University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Clearance
Secret