Maximillian Jin
Killeen,TX
Summary
Highly proficient and driven Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operator with extensive experience in U.S. Army operations, specializing in aircrew evaluations and safety compliance. Demonstrated success in training personnel and fostering teamwork through innovative methods. Skilled in risk assessment and effective communication, ensuring adherence to FAA and ICAO regulations during flight and ground operations. Dedicated to achieving excellence in unmanned aircraft systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAS Instructor Operator
US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Distinguished Honor Graduate of the MQ-1C Instructor Operator Course.
- Created and implemented new training methods for aircrew members trying to achieve Aircraft Commander and Unit Trainer status, resulting in a success rate of 80%.
- Was responsible for doing evaluations for the entire company, including, but not limited to: standardization, aircraft currency, Aircraft Commander, and Unit Trainer evaluation flights, instrument flight, aircraft survivability, and aerial gunnery.
- Capable of working both independently and in a group environment.
- Performed duties as an instructor operator in charge of twenty personnel, and is proficient in the use of CAFRS and Microsoft Excel to track flight hours, currency, medical upslips, and required legal documentation.
Deployment Instructor Operator
US Army
Deployment Site, Undisclosed
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Responsible for setting up a new operating location for MQ-1C operations that needed to be ready quickly in order to support intelligence, surveillance, and strike missions in a challenging environment.
- Coordinated with host nation authorities and the U.S. Forces should establish clear flight zones, avoid conflicts with other air traffic, and integrate drone operations into existing security plans.
- Conducted three standardization evaluations for aircrew members without local CAFRS access, while maintaining communication with the standardization element back at the home station to ensure proper documentation.
- Developed and implemented operational schedules for two MQ-1C missions at the same time, optimizing team performance, maximizing available resources, and enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Assisted in implementing streamlined communication procedures to ensure ground teams and flight crews had real-time updates for effective mission execution.
- The site became fully operational one week ahead of schedule, and it remains operational to this day, with no incidents or accidents.
UAS Operator
US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Strict and proven adherence to safety, accumulated over 1,000 accident-free live flight hours, of which over 800 are combat hours, in a $31 million system.
- Highly proficient in launching, piloting, and recovering the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, including pre-, in-, and post-flight procedures.
- Possesses excellent communication abilities, capable of interfacing with the numerous customer chat screens, while also managing crew members inside a control station in a professional manner.
- Maintains an instrument rating for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, and has a Secret security clearance.
- Deeply knowledgeable about aircraft systems and software behavior, capable of troubleshooting and on-the-spot decision-making in the event of an aircraft emergency.
- Adaptable, and always willing to give and accept constructive criticism in order to maximize self-improvement and mission effectiveness.
- Well-adjusted to travel and extended hours, I completed a total of three deployments to Africa and flew a total of eight months of remote stateside operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
Eagleville06-2018
Skills
- UAS operations
- Instructional proficiency
- Site setup and safety
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Team player
Certification
- UAS Instructor Operator - Distinguished Honor Graduate SEP 2024
- Instrument Flight Qualified - MQ-1C Qualification Course JUL 2020
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
Deployment Instructor Operator
US Army
02.2025 - 05.2025
UAS Instructor Operator
US Army
09.2024 - Current
UAS Operator
US Army
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
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