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Hector Flores

Yuma,AZ

Summary

Experienced Marine sensor operator with a strong background in operational procedures, safety standards, and crew management. Demonstrated success in training junior operators, ensuring safety compliance, and executing maritime ISR missions. Ready to drive operational excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

MQ-9 Sensor Operator

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, Arizona
01.2022 - Current
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance
  • Acquired maritime ISR expertise through mission execution in CENTCOM and INDOPACOM.
  • Instructed junior operators in sensor techniques, enhancing operational readiness.
  • Applied knowledge of operating procedures for VMU-1 and VMU-3 units to support mission execution.
  • Accumulated over 410 hours of flight time as of March 2026
  • Worked with VMU-1's safety department to uphold NATOPS standards and safety protocols.
  • Managed scheduling for crew day/rest and currency requirements for more than 150 personnel.
  • Experienced with airfield operations, including radio communications with ATC, taxi and runway procedures, and following ATC instructions.

Education

SLR -

Satellite Launch And Recovery
March AFB/VMU-1
03-2026

BSOI -

Basic Sensor Operator Instructor
VMU-1
06-2025

IQT -

MQ-9 Basic And Requalification/Transition Course 1
Holloman AFB
08-2023

BSOC - 558th FTS

RPA Basic Sensor Operator Course
JBSA Randolph
03-2023

Initial Course - Aviation Ground School

Operator Common Core
MCAS Cherry Point
10-2022

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA
01-2022

Skills

  • Mission planning and fuel management
  • Operational procedure training
  • Communication effectiveness
  • Simulator operation
  • Air traffic control protocols
  • Weather interpretation
  • Vessel identification

Attached Documents

  • NATOPS Annual Qualification: Expires January 2027
  • Flight Physical: Expires January 2027
  • Crew resource management class: Expires January 2027
  • Laser Safety class: Expires January 2027
  • Aeromedical class: Expires March 2027
  • Operational risk management class: Expires January 2027
  • BSOC and IQT certificates
  • BSOI designation letter
  • SLR qualification letter
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

MQ-9 Sensor Operator

United States Marine Corps
01.2022 - Current

SLR -

Satellite Launch And Recovery

BSOI -

Basic Sensor Operator Instructor

IQT -

MQ-9 Basic And Requalification/Transition Course 1

BSOC - 558th FTS

RPA Basic Sensor Operator Course

Initial Course - Aviation Ground School

Operator Common Core

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School
Hector Flores