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Omar Katbi

Omar Katbi

Vienna,VA

Summary

Experienced FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot with a strong background in aerial photography, videography, surveying, and inspections. Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of FAA rules and regulations, skilled at ensuring compliance and safety in all operations. Seeking opportunities to apply expertise within a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Dronegenuity
02.2021 - Current
  • Aerial photography, videography, mapping
  • Creating and executing flight plans
  • Photogrammetry processing into clouds and 3D
  • Training new pilots on flying and software
  • Obtaining FAA approval on flights
  • Overlook construction projects, monitoring progress with a bi-weekly visit.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.

Flight Engineer

DroneUp
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Review, analyze, and submit reports, Retrieve and upload flight logs
  • Performed flights as RPIC
  • Responsible for day-to-day drone operations, creating flight planning routes for deliveries
  • Participate in flight-test programs to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, maneuverability, and landing capacities.
  • Maximize aircraft performance by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing any discrepancies found.
  • Enhance crew preparedness by providing comprehensive training on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and situational awareness techniques.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
  • Coordinate with FAA air traffic controllers for safely and smoothly navigating airspace.

Independent Contractor

Drone Hive
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Creating and executing flight plans
  • 2D & 3D mapping of infrastructure for a large telecom client, performed with DJI Mavic 2, DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2, VHive, Drone Deploy software
  • Communicational skills to access cell towers and troubleshooting across multiple platforms
  • Sweeping tower site before flying for natural habitats
  • Oversight to plan and account for potential revisits.
  • Maintaining detailed records of project progress, expenses, and communications for accurate invoicing and future reference.
  • Generating reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Collected, arranged, and inputted information into the database system.
  • Providing reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Education

Associate of Arts - Banking And Finance

Damascus University
Damascus Syria

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of 14 CFR part 107 FAA rules and regulations
  • Experience with variety of platforms (DJI Go, DJI Fly, PiX 4D, DroneDeploy, LiDAR, FlytBase Labs)
  • Multi-tasking
  • Multi-language (Arabic, English)
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Safety Compliance
  • Video Editing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Written Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Workload Management

Certification

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, 09/29/20, 4435333

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Flight Engineer

DroneUp
11.2022 - 03.2023

Independent Contractor

Drone Hive
08.2022 - 11.2022

Independent Contractor

Dronegenuity
02.2021 - Current

Associate of Arts - Banking And Finance

Damascus University

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