Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Rachel Herring

Mary Esther,FL

Summary

Perceptive individual excelling in prosecuting targets/ locations and assisting with flight operations. Trusted instructor/evaluator Sensor Operator with outstanding knowledge of aircraft systems, AFSOC mission sets, and structured learning. Insightful and approachable aircrew member with over 2,200 flight hours, 450 active duty instructor hours/two years of contract instructing, and 100 evaluator hours in the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft. Recognized leader driven to succeed through excellent flight skills, insightful decision-making, and dedication to developing knowledge and skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MQ-9 RPA Sensor Operator Instructor

River Tech
Hurlburt Field, FL
10.2021 - Current

Instructed students in 3 syllabus to include AFSOC mission training and SATCOM launch and recovery operations.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator

United States Air Force
Clovis, NM
02.2015 - Current
  • Instructed and evaluated members on MQ-9 aircraft systems and AFSOC mission sets
  • Represented MQ-9s in war-gaming exercise in South Korea
  • Assembled target information and hostile defense locations to plan for missions
  • Identified issues with sensor equipment and conducted troubleshooting methods for resolution
  • Operated infrared and low light television sensor systems and illuminator equipment
  • Photographed specific areas of interest for intelligence purposes
  • Planned for and executed drills for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion
  • Trained on weekly basis in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations
  • Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations
  • Engaged in direct air-to-ground combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag
  • Developed team communications and information for 112 meetings
  • Led 14 man team in delivery of precision strikes, resulting in elimination of enemy forces
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

Server

Gus's Fried Chicken
Memphis, TN
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Delivered excellent customer service to over 20 customers at a time while upholding positive attitude and meeting timelines
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Health Sciences

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
03.2021

Associate of Science - Air & Space Operations Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
04.2019

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Jackson, TN
05.2012

Skills

  • MQ-9 Systems and Mission Instruction
  • SATCOM Launch and Recovery
  • Communications and Problem Resolution
  • Project Organization and Process Improvement
  • Relationship Development
  • Operational Improvement
  • Organization
  • Supervision and Team Bonding
  • Academic Lectures

Accomplishments

  • Enriched leadership and mentorship skills through 158 hours of professional development course completion
  • Awarded Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Science and Associate in Applied Science of Air and Space Operations Technology
  • Supervised team of 36 staff members
  • Collaborated with team of 26 in the development of Air Force training syllabus
  • Completed 12 month leadership program with Clovis, NM Chamber of Commerce
  • Awarded Professional Airman of the Year, Airman of the Year, Professional Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter/Year, Sensor Operator of the Year, and Instructor of the Quarter

Certification

  • Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) - Air & Space Operations Technology Degree
  • Bachelor of Science - Sports and Health Science
  • Leadership Clovis diploma from Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce
  • MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor/Evaluator
  • Certified MQ-9 Tactics Expert
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

MQ-9 RPA Sensor Operator Instructor

River Tech
10.2021 - Current

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator

United States Air Force
02.2015 - Current

Server

Gus's Fried Chicken
01.2013 - 03.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Health Sciences

American Public University System

Associate of Science - Air & Space Operations Technology

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

South Side High School