Mark Pickett
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned operations leader with over 9 years of experience managing high-stakes ISR platforms, training systems, and aircrew operations for the U.S. Air Force. Possessing over 1,000 operational flight hours in multi-domain environments, specializing in ISR collection, data analysis, mission tech coordination, and systems optimization. Skilled in managing operational technology, leading diverse teams, and delivering technology-driven solutions under dynamic conditions. Eligible for TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Sensor Operator | NCOIC
91st Attack Squadron
02.2022 - Current
- Lead 39-member operations and tech team, ensuring system readiness, flight ops support, and real-time ISR data collection.
- Conduct over 1,000+ flight hours of sensor system operation (EO/IR/SAR), training and certifying new operators.
- Developed and optimized mission planning workflows, improving shift coverage and data collection capabilities across 16,500+ flight hours.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with tech analysts and mission planners to support real-time ISR and dynamic targeting operations.
Aviation Resource Management Specialist
9th Airlift Squadron
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered and audited flight operations tech systems (ARMS) for 250+ aviators, ensuring regulatory compliance and mission execution.
- Led digital transformation of training records and mission scheduling, safeguarding $5.4M in operational funding during DoD audits.
Current Operations Manager
352nd Special Operations Support Squadron
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated flight schedules for 18 CV-22B/MC-130J aircraft across four COCOMs, ensuring operational support to SOF missions.
- Managed Flying Hour Program reporting ($43M budget) and developed monthly analytics for operational leadership.
- Processed 1,200+ diplomatic clearances via digital systems, supporting strategic SOF deployments across EUCOM and AFRICOM.
Education
Bachelor - Information Technology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- ISR Technology Integration
- Flight Operations Systems
- Data Analysis & Exploitation (FMV/Intel)
- Systems Training & Instruction
- Mission Planning Tools (MISREP, FMV feeds)
- Aviation Resource Management (ARMS)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible
Certification
- Designated Instructor MQ-9
- Raytheon Advanced Weapons
- Screener Course (Intel)
- TS/SCI Eligible
Timeline
Instructor Sensor Operator | NCOIC
91st Attack Squadron
02.2022 - Current
Aviation Resource Management Specialist
9th Airlift Squadron
01.2018 - 02.2022
Current Operations Manager
352nd Special Operations Support Squadron
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor - Information Technology
Rutgers University
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