Michael Fomby
Dallas,TX
Summary
Solid experience delivering clear vision, strong leadership, and critical decision making in Project Management, military operations, and flight operations.
Professional in product demonstrations, prepared to elevate customer engagement and drive brand success. Proven track record of delivering impactful presentations tailored to diverse audiences. Valued team collaborator with commitment to achieving results and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Demonstration Specialist
AeroVironment
Remote
10.2021 - Current
- Operates and provides instruction on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile Systems (TMS), and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) in the field.
- Ensures all field operations follow established procedures and are conducted safely.
- Participates in the AeroVironment’s Master Trainer Training Program (MTTP) in accordance with the Master Trainer Training Manual (MTTM).
- Maintains situational awareness of the air or ground vehicle's location, in-flight status, and threats to the aircraft or vehicle from the air and ground.
- Constantly monitors weather on-site and along intended flight paths.
- Continually re-evaluates risk assessments & takes appropriate actions to mitigate any elevated risk levels.
- Performs duties of Site Lead/Mission Commander (MC).
- Develop and validates training support packages, coordinate directly with AeroVironment (AV) departments on system and manual currency, updates, and changes, perform CONUS/OCONUS flight and ground demonstrations, CONUS/OCONUS customer service visits, support Field Operations training and FSR deployments.
- Capture critical information for input into after-action reports and lessons learned databases.
- Deployed and oversaw multiple AORs, ensuring total mission success to US Forces and Allied Partners stretching over 300 days a year.
- Set up deployment sites in ongoing areas of conflict, with contingencies and complex security measures to maintain 100 percent accountability of personal and equipment.
SUAS Project Management
FWG Solutions
Fort Bliss, Texas
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage and conduct systems evaluations and assessments by outlining concepts or capabilities into requirements to ensure sustainment.
- Shall implement the flight publications program, ensure compliance with the unit Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) program and ensure proper completion, routing and filing of AFSFC- approved evaluation forms.
- Coordinate and liaise with all supported group/unit Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Evaluators (SUAS-Es) as instructed/required and assist with the maintenance, accountability and sustainment of all SUAS equipment and Logistics Detachment (LOGDET) items.
- Manage maintenance trends program as it relates to SUAS and assist the supported group/unit SUAS-E with identification, statistics and recommended changes for all SUAS training trends in accordance with applicable publications and AFSFC S4E SUAS Program Manager guidance.
- Set up and lead Air Forces first SUAS FSR program, creating and implementing Innovative new ways to effectively Service Air Force SUAS operators.
- Develop burn rate data, and batteries life cycle management for Puma Ae and Raven for Air Force operators, helping future budgeting for the Air Force.
SUAS Evaluator 820th BDG
Red River Science and Technology
Moody Air Force Base
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Conduct and document evaluations IAW CHAPTER 7, Standardization and Evaluation Program.
- Maintain certification as an instructor/operator.
- Immediately correct breaches of flying safety or flight discipline during an evaluation.
- Administer evaluations only on SUAS for which the operator is certified and current on.
- Administer evaluations only on the mission/skill set in which the operator will maintain certification.
- Advise Commanders on SUAS-Operators mission go-no-go status.
- Maintain Air Forces Only Group level SUAS program, instructing over 400 flight hours, overseeing 40 SUAS-Operators.
- Conducted Pre-Deployment mission training for 822 BDS, also acquiring new raven kits to fill deployment UTC.
SUAS Program Manager
USAF
Spangdahlem Air Force Base
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Develop and maintain the units SUAS training plan, and tailor training program to unit specific mission set.
- Maintain unit minimum currency requirements.
- Incorporate SUAS-Instrustor upgrade training programs IAW commander’s guidance.
- List all training tasks for IT/MT certifications on AF 797, Job Qualification standard Continuation/Command JQS (or equivalent).
- Monitor and maintain FCIF library.
- Ensure SUAS-Operators and all required personnel have a SUASMAN account.
- Track each Individual’s training status, identify training shortfalls, and monitor unit read file currency.
- Oversaw and maintain the currency for 30 SUAS-Operators, preparing for overseas deployments.
- Started memorandum for local deconfliction with 52nd fighter wing to acquire airspace.
UAS Program Manager
USAF
Horn of Africa, Africa
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions.
- Maintain situational awareness of the air vehicle and threats to the aircraft.
- Monitor 100-hour training plan for untrained assistant program.
- Formulate weekly spreadsheet breaking down flying time, maintenance hours, simulation flights, and additional training.
- Ensure compliance with applicable USAF and Host Nation flight regulatory requirements.
- Perform duties of SUAS-Instructor.
- Work closely with SUAS Program Manager.
- Successfully maintained circa $1.4M in SUAS assets vital to mission and base security.
- Conduct missions in operation-inherited resolve flying over 85 missions and 100 mission hours providing security to allied troops in area of operation.
Security Forces Member
USAF
Thule Air Base
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Created a documented list of data anomalies identified during data capture process on specified mission-critical equipment, delivered list to local management for rectification.
- Secured protection level one missile early warning site with four-man QRF with the ability to set cordons, protective perimeters, and evacuate personal in a timely manner.
- Responded to building sensor detection alarms, clearing out facilities obtaining status of personal.
- Conducted CQB small unit tactics stress fire-training situations for proficiency.
- Qualified operator of M4 carbine, M9 pistol, and other mission-specific law enforcement equipment to include.
- Managed 100% hourly security checks of USAF personal, overseeing camera and comm status checks.
SUAS Program Manager
USAF
Northen Africa, Africa
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight checks and procedures.
- Administered first USAF small-unmanned aerial system program in Tunisia.
- Developed and implemented local operating instruction covering all uses and functions of the UAV.
- Produced Microsoft PowerPoint programs for host nation forces explaining capabilities and limitations of Raven B ddl.
- Effectively communicated and coordinated SUAS missions with Host Nation and allied forces.
- Operated within the requirements of applicable flight regulations to plan and analyze flight mission.
- Operated and managed $1.8M SUAS equipment, ensuring all equipment 100% mission ready at all time.
- Scheduled and generated detailed five paragraph Operation Orders for all fight mission.
- Served as a site lead for 25 missions in Operation Jupiter Shield, supporting over 150 personal.
Education
American Military University
05-2026
Skills
- UAS operations
- Asset management
- UAS mission planning
- Aircrew management
- Airspace coordination
- Trouble-shooting
- Mission development
- Safety compliance
- Legislation compliance
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Client relationship building
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Demonstration Specialist
AeroVironment
10.2021 - Current
SUAS Project Management
FWG Solutions
08.2020 - 10.2021
SUAS Evaluator 820th BDG
Red River Science and Technology
10.2019 - 08.2020
SUAS Program Manager
USAF
04.2019 - 10.2019
UAS Program Manager
USAF
11.2018 - 04.2019
SUAS Program Manager
USAF
09.2017 - 04.2018
Security Forces Member
USAF
01.2015 - 01.2019
American Military University
Personal Information
Title: UAS Subject Matter Expert