Jacob Solis
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Results-driven Drone Pilot / Maintenance Technician / Instructor Veteran with extensive experience in sUAS / TUAS coordinating, managing of flight operations. Dedicated to ensuring UAS maintenance efficiency and operational safety. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in fast-paced / high stress environments while maintaining high performance standards. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives to drive operational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Pilot In Command / Visual Observer, Instructor Pilot / Instructor Pilot Trainer, Lead Maintenance Tech
Texas Military Department
640th Squadron TMD / OLS / SAD Deployment
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Performed Duties as a Soldier in the Texas National Guard on VLOS / BVLOS / EVLOS Border Operations such as Surveillance, Orthomosaic Generation, Surveying, Topographic Mapping, Public Affairs, Search and Rescue in conjunction with CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) / DPS (Department of Public Safety) / PD (Local Police Department) / SS (Secret Service) / SF (Special Forces).
- Worked with Skydio, Autel, and Parrot Customer Success Managers to ensure product stability / reporting of product deficiencies.
- 320+ Flight Hrs (combination of Day / Night flights) as RPIC / 550+ Sorties.
- Performed day to day operations across multiple sectors along the Texas Border such as, pre-flight / post-flight checks, incident reports, mission planning / mission execution.
- Followed STRICT FAA part 107 guidelines, 640th sUAS SOPs, ConOps, and Emergency guidelines.
- Filing of NOTAMs / LAANCs.
- Verification of weather operational limits and operational impacts.
- Supported 5+ Initial Qualification Training courses for TMD Program (Entry / Intermediate level training) to ensure RPICs are safe, compliant, and effective in field / classroom operations.
- Supported onboarding of 60+ RPICs / 5+ IPs (Enlisted / Officers) to the TMD Program in a classroom and field environment.
- Ensured monthly and annual training for sectors RPICs and VOs, 1 on 1 training / Group training, Performance reviews and Corrective courses.
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) for technical, procedural, and safety related issues.
- Ensured multi sector daily / weekly / monthly inspections and maintenance such as sUAS test flights, aircraft prop and payload installation, IMU calibration, Compass calibration, Software (to include controller) configuration / software updates, Troubleshooting.
- Managing of sUAS Inventory / Parts.
- Platforms / Apps: Autel EVO II 640T and EVO II Pro 6k / Max 4T / EVO Lite+ and EVO Nano+, Autel Explorer V2 V3 / Autel Sky, Skydio X10 / X10D / Dock X10, Skydio / Skydio Dock, Parrot ANAFI UKR, Free Flight 8, DroneSense / DroneSense OPs Hub, Air Control (Aloft), ArcGIS.
15E TUAS Repairer / Maintenance Tech / Crew Chief
Texas Army National Guard
02.2018 - 02.2026
- Performed duties at a Unit Level Monthly / Scheduled Inspections and Maintenance while following SOPs and TMs, functions in Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) aviation field, and Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) and Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) for the RQ7Bv2 / Block III engine / Launcher / UGCS.
- Assembly / Disassembly RQ7Bv2 / Launcher / UGCS.
- Repairs the aircraft electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, removed and replaced optical payload, and weapons systems components to include solid state and transistorized subsystems.
- Performed task handling Pneudraulics systems, Hydraulic systems, and Nitrogen systems for TUAS Launcher.
- Perform tasks for defueling and refueling IAW technical manuals using Air Vehicle Transport (AVT) vehicle and electronic fuel pump.
- Troubleshoot, isolate faults, and repair equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components, and radio frequency paths using pertinent technical manuals, schematic CAD drawings, test and diagnostic equipment.
- Assisted in military ARMS (Aviation Resource Management Survey) inspections for TMDE, Shops and Hangers, and Quality Control.
- Performed Monthly / Scheduled Inspections and Maintenance of optical payloads, weapons systems, electrical systems, radio frequency systems, and takeoff / landing systems.
- Crew Chief for aircraft IMUs, Compass Calibrations, and aircraft worthiness
15E UAS Repairer / Maintenance Tech, Visual Observer, Crew Chief, Crew Chief Trainer
Texas Army National Guard
Texas Border / Title 10 Deployment
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed duties at Deployment Level (Daily / Weekly / Monthly Inspections and Maintenance).
- Served as a member of a TUAS mission crew on a Flightline as a Crew Chief / Crew Chief Trainer / Visual Observer for RQ7Bv2 / Block III engine / Launcher.
- Performed software loading and configuration on TUAS / AVT / Launcher.
- Completed pre-flight / post-flight inspections, ensured engine start and system checks, related systems, and equipment are operating properly.
- Performed radio communications, assigned launch and post-launch procedures in accordance with appropriate operator technical manuals and checklists.
- Assisted CBP / DPS / PD in Border Operations.
15E UAS Repairer /Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Texas Army National Guard
Gatesville, TX, USA
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed duties at Unit Level (Daily / Weekly / Monthly Inspections and Maintenance)
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate since 2023
- NIST Proctor Level 1-5 Certified
- DOD Secret Security Clearance (Background Investigation Valid until Feb 2028)
- Texas Military Department SAR sUAS certified
- sUAS Lead Maintenance Technician Group 1
- TUAS Maintenance Technician Group 3
- Proven Leadership in high stress sUAS / TUAS operations
- Ability to Liaison with FAA / Gov Agencies
- Veteran
- Microsoft Office : Excel / Word / ACN (Aircraft Notebook)
Timeline
Remote Pilot In Command / Visual Observer, Instructor Pilot / Instructor Pilot Trainer, Lead Maintenance Tech
Texas Military Department
12.2022 - 02.2026
15E UAS Repairer / Maintenance Tech, Visual Observer, Crew Chief, Crew Chief Trainer
Texas Army National Guard
10.2020 - 10.2021
15E UAS Repairer /Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Texas Army National Guard
03.2019 - 10.2020
15E TUAS Repairer / Maintenance Tech / Crew Chief
Texas Army National Guard
02.2018 - 02.2026