Preston M. Morrison

• 3500+ pilot in command hours during combat missions with 400+ launch and recoveries.
• Site Manager and Quality Assurance Inspector for RQ-21 Blackjack UAS.
• Instructor and Advisor to Foreign Military UAS Pilots, Mission Coordinators, Maintainers overcoming language barriers and cultural differences while providing oversight and instruction on proper safety procedures, applications, system knowledge and adherence to technical publications.
• Performed OCONUS UAS site relocation after rains flooded and washed out site, becoming 100% operational in 2 weeks.
• Conducted new site setup as Site Manager overseeing manning, logistics, parts tracking, and scheduled maintenance oversight while working in coordination with multiple foreign entities and leaving site 100% operational.
• Excellent ability for establishing rapport with customers in the field during 10 OCONUS deployments.

See duties for previous UAS Pilot Operator with Insitu, Inc.

• Supported operations in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) operations as UAS Pilot Operator during combat operations while deployed abroad
• Conducted pre-flight planning to include mission briefings, analyzing weather forecasts, checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), Special Instructions (SPINs) and airspace requirements.
• Evaluated customer's mission requirements and determine operational needs.
• Coordinated mission specifics with UAS crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC) and review Airspace Control Plan and Mission Logs.
• Executed mission and deliver full motion video and payload data.
• Completed post-mission reports/logs.
• Conducted and documented maintenance actions.
• Conducted inventory of UAS spares/components and reported cycle counts.
• Conducted on-site formal/informal technical training.