Nicholas Rodgers
Aubrey,TX
Summary
UAS Operator with 10+ years of experience providing leadership, training, and supervision. Helped the organization to be fully capable and operational and was recognized by several agencies for leadership and ability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Instructor
Shield AI
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained flight records for students and the rest of the company.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Deployed FSR
AeroVironment
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Qualified on JUMP20 UAV using Piccolo Operating System as an Air Vehicle Operator and Payload Operator.
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
- Translated briefings to produce flight plans suitable to meet the customers needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
UAS Instructor/ UAS Operator III
Northrop Grumman
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Over 2400+ total flight hours including deployment time.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Organized and completed routine flight plans to provide customers the best product.
UAS Operator
US ARMY
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Assisted in the DOD/FAA Joint Integral Testing as Aircraft Commander and also as a Mission Coordinator.
- Assisted in the first MUM-T Training exercise at Fort Hood to increase functionality of UAS.
- Supervised personnel and responsible for millions of dollars' worth of equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Kentcuky Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2007
High School Diploma -
North Hardin High School
Radcliff, KY05-2005
Skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- Records Reviewing
- Flight Training
- Mission Planning
- Surveillance Missions
- Managing Classified Information
- Mission Coordination
- Aircrew Operations Administration
Timeline
Lead Instructor
Shield AI
07.2022 - Current
Deployed FSR
AeroVironment
04.2021 - 07.2022
UAS Instructor/ UAS Operator III
Northrop Grumman
06.2015 - 05.2020
UAS Operator
US ARMY
10.2009 - 10.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Kentcuky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
North Hardin High School
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