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Glenn Johnson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Results-driven Operational Leader with over 10 years of Naval Aviation experience in mission planning, execution, and system integration for manned and unmanned platforms. Expert in coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting flight test operations to ensure mission readiness in high-tempo environments. Experienced in real-time decision-making and system validation. Holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

UAS Mission Commander

Naval Special Warfare
Coronado, California
10.2020 - 02.2025
  • Developed and executed test scenarios to evaluate autonomous system behavior across flight and simulated environments
  • Validated mission system performance, identifying failure modes that enhanced system reliability
  • Supported hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)-style testing using mission systems and simulation tools (Webots)
  • Analyzed system performance data to diagnose communication, navigation, and control issues
  • Configured mission systems and telemetry pipelines across RQ-21A, MQ-27B, and Puma platforms to support system validation
  • Optimized Wave Relay MANET communication networks, resulting in improved reliability and reduced packet loss
  • Troubleshot real-time system failures in deployed and simulated environments, ensuring system performance
  • Executed 1,300+ mishap-free UAS flight hours across 240+ sorties supporting system evaluation and validation
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to refine system performance and validate payload integrations, ensuring mission readiness

Aviation Structural Mechanic

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Jacksonville, Florida
12.2014 - 10.2020
  • Led airframe operations for combat element, coordinating maintenance and inspections for two H-60 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and enabling sustained flight operations.
  • Oversaw inspections and maintenance actions, ensuring compliance with Naval Aviation safety standards and supporting mission flight schedules.
  • Performed quality assurance as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), verifying flight-critical systems to ensure safety prior to aircraft release.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
04-2026

Skills

  • UAS operations
  • Flight management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • System validation
  • Route planning
  • Data analysis
  • Hardware testing
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Crew oversight

Certification

FAA Part- 107

Timeline

UAS Mission Commander

Naval Special Warfare
10.2020 - 02.2025

Aviation Structural Mechanic

U.S. Navy Active Duty
12.2014 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Glenn Johnson