Noah Sternat
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instructor Pilot with 1,100 hours total time and a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, specializing in MQ-9 Operational Test. Demonstrated expertise in emergency procedures and crew resource management, enhanced training programs by recommending curriculum improvements. Renowned for strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RPA Operational Test & Evaluation Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted developmental test on new capability that arrived inoperable. Data gathered during testing facilitated fix to software, resulting in fielding to MQ-9 enterprise
- Flown multiple systems-under-test, to include aircraft software, weapons, auxiliary software, and various podded solutions for signals intelligence and electronic warfare
- Participated in the planning and execution of 6 joint large force test exercises
- Won USAF Warfare Center Annual Pilot Safety Award for efforts in recovering a malfunctioning aircraft twice within 12 hours
- Executive officer to Squadron Commander
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned first MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment exercise within European Command, proved Satellite Launch and Recovery Feasibility for unmanned operations
- Initial cadre for first combat squadron to adopt Satellite Launch and Recovery operations for the MQ-9, taught 20 sorties totaling 40 hours of new technique
- Taught 80 hours of flight instruction to certify new squadron members in combat
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted combat operations in multiple Department of Defense Areas of Responsibility
- Led overwatch, reconnaissance, and strike missions, 3x effective engagements
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest and safest mission accomplishment.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Master of Science - Unmanned And Autonomous Systems Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05-2018
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Weather analysis
- Emergency procedures expertise
- Crew resource management
- Aircraft systems
- Safety management
- Flight rules and regulations
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Recovered a malfunctioning MQ-9 twice within 12 hours, avoiding two Class A mishaps, saving a proprietary pod valued at $4M, earning an annual Pilot Safety Award at the USAF Warfare Center.
- Led flying instruction for 12 active duty & air national guard units, teaching the first defensive counter-air mission & tactics for the MQ-9, accomplishing 18 sorties totaling 40 hours. Executed CENTCOM Commander's direction from inception to completion in a record 10 days, and directly impacted multiple successful air-to-air engagements in combat.
- Co-authored training syllabus and taught 40 hrs over 20 sorties as Satellite Launch and Recovery initial cadre for MQ-9 combat unit.
- 2 Air Force Commendation Medals
Timeline
RPA Operational Test & Evaluation Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
05.2023 - Current
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
06.2022 - 05.2023
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Unmanned And Autonomous Systems Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
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