Rich Jones

Senior Executive with over 25 years of superior, multi-faceted global leadership serving in high-risk, high-trust positions with a proven record of mission accomplishment in resource-constrained, dynamic operating environments. Possesses a diverse, distinguished record of success in sound decision-making, team building, organizational leadership, combat air operations, international affairs, and resource management. Pioneer and key contributor in remotely-piloted aircraft enterprise development and lauded leader of highly successful counterterrorism combat employment operations. Vast experience in collecting, exploiting, evaluating, briefing, and interpreting imagery intelligence from full motion video platforms such as RQ-1, MQ-1, MQ-9, RQ-4, and RQ-170. Received specific training in geo-spatial analysis and interpreting imagery intelligence. Seventeen years of experience with direct training/instructing/evaluating of assigned military unit members motivated with in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, and overall operations. Responsible for engaging, fixed as well as moving tgts, reconnaissance, and time critical ground operations using simultaneous multi-ship Remotely Piloted Aircraft with precision attack weapon systems and unmatched tactics. Influential sensor operator with over 25 years of military and operations experience. Current TS/SCI. Tested aviation operations manager and recognized communicator. Proven performer as an Operations Superintendent for a leading Operations Group advancing tactics and techniques in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. Stellar record of military and enlisted leadership and force management in various theaters of operations to include Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific countries as well as organizations supporting operations and logistics for multiple manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Sustained performance in all leadership positions within assigned aviation and logistics roles for several Department of Defense organizations.

Core Competencies: Aircrew Instruction Communications Resolution Operations Safety Targeting System Operation Discipline/Welfare Management Organizational Development Aircrew Tactics Contract Management Operations Management Logistics Management Team-Building Risk Management Operational CC, Leader, Mentor Program Management Conflict Resolution Remotely Piloted Aircraft Combat Operations International Relations & National Security Strategic Planning & Strategy Development Resourceful Project Manager with multiple years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings multiple years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Air Combat Command and Control (C2) Leadership Course FAA-Certified Remote Sensor Operator, Federal Aviation Administration Annual FAA-Class 2 Medical Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration Annual Aircrew Standardization/Flight Examiner 2006 Crew Resource Management Facilitator 2002 Aircrew Instructor 2001