Jordan McCormick
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Professional in UAS and autonomous systems operations with a decade of U.S. Coast Guard experience. Specialized in supporting unmanned systems for maritime operations and tactical communications. Achievements include establishing the Coast Guard's first C-UAS capability and training operators in San Diego. Holds active TS/SCI clearance and skilled in mission integration, testing, and tactical support for autonomous maritime systems.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
U.S Coast Guard
Honolulu, Hawaii
11.2016 - Current
U.S. Coast Guard — Operations Specialist First Class (E-6)
- Coordinated UAS integration and operations on national security cutter for mission planning and flight coordination.
- Supported Coast Guard's initial operational VBAT deployment, developing TTPs and lessons learned for shipboard UAS use.
- Helped established Coast Guard’s first C-UAS capability at MSRT West, training approximately 20 operators.
- Directed watch teams during complex maritime operations, integrating sensors, communications, intelligence, and assets in real-time.
- Conducted maritime interdiction, counter-narcotics, and domain awareness missions in high-tempo environments.
- Coordinated with operators, command leadership, technical personnel, and partners to integrate emerging technologies.
- Served as unit subject matter expert for unmanned systems C2, tactical communications, and maritime mission integration.
- Hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and active TS/SCI clearance.
Skills
Autonomous systems
UAS / Maritime Autonomy
Counter-UAS Operations
Mission integration
TTP development
Testing and evaluation
Maritime operations
Command and control (C2)
Tactical communications
Operator training
Team leadership
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
Active TS/SCI clearance
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License
- FEMA Coordinator Certified
- Unmanned Autonomous Systems Certification- Duke University
- Drones for Environmental Science Certificate - University Of Michigan
- AI for Autonomous Vehicle and Robotics Certificate - Duke University
Timeline
Operations Specialist
U.S Coast Guard
11.2016 - Current