HAROLD GONZALEZ
Staten Island
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and team management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead of Flight Operations/ T&E Lead (USA)
Easy Aerial Inc
2021 - Current
- Responsible for all phases of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) process to assess the progress of design, performance, and supportability of an experimental aircraft. Manage developmental test and evaluation to reduce risk throughout the acquisition cycle, as well as operational test and evaluation to monitor the system under realistic operational conditions. Document aircraft performance, send feedback to engineers, and compile flight records. Deliver informative root cause and corrective action (RCCA) presentations regarding the systems to potential clients worldwide. Provide sUAS documentation, QA, and final checks before it’s delivery. Travel domestically and internationally on short notice to assist clients with integration, repairs, operations, training, and provide immediate technical support when necessary. Support Research and Development (R&D) by integrating new software, hardware, payloads and by conducting tests and generating reports. Provide live and remote demonstrations and training of the C2 software (ERMS) to high end clients. Coordinate and collaborate with 3 different flight teams worldwide.
- Test and Evaluations/ Quality Assurance 2021-2024
- Senior Drone Operator 2022-present
- Flight Team Lead 2024-present
Visual Observer/Novice UAV Operator
Reign Maker
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Preformed pre flight inspections of the aircraft
- Identified key hazards to the flight and made suggestions to avoid during the mission
- Maintained constant communication with Pilot in Command
- Preformed pre mission scouting to survey area via drone and foot before all missions before mission execution
- Performed manual mapping of structures using various UAV systems
Floor Manager
DJI USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responded to customer requests and complaints and resolved issues to customer satisfaction.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff and evaluated performance.
- Keep adequate products on the selling floor by checking the storeroom for needed inventory.
- Well versed in Troubleshooting for Customers to get their drones flying again
- Provided in store demonstration flights for customers interested in certain drones.
- Occasionally assisted Drone U in giving private flight lessons to customers
RC EXPERIENCE
Vaughn College UAV Team
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Experienced with maintaining multi rotor and fixed wing rc's in a college environment.
- Flew a wide range of different sizes, brands and custom builds of multi rotor and fixed wings rc's.
- Provided insight on prototype drones to help increase the chance of winning the competition
- Placed first in the Phoenix, AZ AHS Competition in 2018 against ivy league universities
Education
Aircraft Operations
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Queens County, NYSkills
- Certified remote pilot under Part 107
- Effective communicator
- Adaptable
- 1000 hours of flight experience on Drones
- Quick Learner
- Tech & Hardware Savvy
Certification
- Part 107
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Visual Observer/Novice UAV Operator
Reign Maker
01.2018 - 01.2021
Floor Manager
DJI USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
RC EXPERIENCE
Vaughn College UAV Team
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lead of Flight Operations/ T&E Lead (USA)
Easy Aerial Inc
2021 - Current
Aircraft Operations
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
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