Robert Rice
TACOMA,WA
Summary
Experienced AH-64D/E qualified mechanic. Experienced UAV operator and instructor. Motivated and adaptable team player and leader. Self-motivated, with an extensive hands-on job experience. Will travel for work and deploy if the job requires to, have an Active passport. Will relocate for job requirements. Secret security clearance obtained through the US Army and is still active. Quick learner and always up for a challenge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
15W SHADOW UAS Operator
Washington State National Guard
2017.05 - Current
- Active Secret security clearance
- Graduated 15W operator school for the RQ-71B Shadow UAS system in Ft Huachuca AZ at the top of my class with distinguished honor grad
- Accumulated over 350 flight hours and over 600 hours of sim flight
- Graduate of the US Army CFDIC (Common Faculty Development Instructor Course)
- Achieved the role as Aircraft Commander for the RQ-71B Shadow UAS system
- Graduate of the Instructor Operator Course for the RQ-71B Shadow UAV at Ft Huachuca Arizona and conducted Instructor Operator duties
- Full understanding on how the Flight Simulator works, and train soldiers weekly on flight operations by running different scenarios on the Shadow Flight Simulator
- Serves as a member of a UAS mission crew
- Performs as aircraft operator or payload operator during inactive duty training, annual training, additional flight training period, and pre-mobilization and post-mobilization training periods
- Proficient in the following Aircraft operator duties consisting of operating the mission planning system, performing preflight inspections, completing engine start and system checks, performing all radio operations and communications, and performing launch and post launch procedures in accordance with appropriate operator manuals and checklists
15W SHADOW UAS Instructor Operator
Washington State National Guard
2019.10 - 2023.06
- Serves as a Instructor Operator responsible for instructing, testing and certifying US Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems operators in all aspects of Shadow TUAS readiness level (RL) progression Instructional subjects include Emergency Procedures, Flight Logic, Map to Video Correlation, Simulator Flights, and Flight Line Operations
- Prepares and presents platform and hands-on instruction, development of instructional materials, to include exams, remedial and supplemental materials
- Provides feedback to the student verbally and in writing of the students performance, grade the students work in accordance with Government provided references, procedures, and forms.
15 R (Apache Helicopter mechanic)
US Army
2007.01 - 2017.05
- Served 10 years on Active duty as an Apache Helicopter Mechanic
- Held a leadership role for 6 years which consisted of squad leader for 5 years and Platoon Sargent for 1 year.
- Performed Field and Sustainment maintenance Level support/augmentation to include: Production control, Quality Control, Supply Management, maintenance, and repair of aircraft, as well as launch and recovery of aircraft prior to and after the conduct of flight activities.
- Performed Crew chief duties daily that consisted of performing inspections in accordance with the Technical manual
- Able to Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Have several thousand hours of logged maintenance time on the AH-64E/D Helicopter
- Aircraft Mechanic role consisted of repair and troubleshooting for the entire Helicopter system, for example, Hydraulics, Propulsion, Drivetrain, Sheet metal, ECS system, and Electrical systems
- Maintained 100% accountability of a large section of equipment (I.E 8 AH64E Apaches, 4 hmmvs, 2 Lmtvs and 3/5 k generators During multiple overseas deployments)
- Mentored and lead countless amounts of personnel into promotion and career development
- Company Level Master driver, licensed and trained 100's of soldiers on Military Vehicles
- Company level armorer, which consisted of security and accountability of the ARMS room
- During my time on Active Duty went on three deployments which consisted of, 13 months in Iraq from 2008-2009 supporting Operation Iraq Freedom, 8 months in Kuwait in 2011 supporting over water Apache flight operations, and 9 months in Afghanistan in 2014 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - UAV
Cochise
08.2024
Certficate - Instructor Operator
Instructor Operator Course
10.2019
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Mechanics
- Communication
Timeline
15W SHADOW UAS Instructor Operator
Washington State National Guard
2019.10 - 2023.06
15W SHADOW UAS Operator
Washington State National Guard
2017.05 - Current
15 R (Apache Helicopter mechanic)
US Army
2007.01 - 2017.05
Associate of Applied Science - UAV
Cochise
Certficate - Instructor Operator
Instructor Operator Course
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