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Sabrina Swanson

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Dynamic UAS Flight Operations expert with extensive experience, specializing in mission planning and flight instruction. Proven leadership in training development and risk assessment, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing effective training programs and ensuring flight safety, contributing to successful combat operations and aircrew readiness. Over 3000 Unmanned flight hours, current and qualified with medical certification.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gray Eagle Pilot III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
10.2024 - Current
  • Serves as a Instructor Operator for the Gray Eagle UAS
  • Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations
  • Conducts mission planning, execution and briefings
  • Manages and reviews aircrew resources
  • Responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing training for new software and hardware
  • Supports Army Gray Eagle flight operations worldwide as a onsite subject matter expert
  • Conducts Test and Evaluation flights for the Gray Eagle system improvements


Gray Eagle MQ-1C Standardization Operator

Department of the Army Civilian GS12
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Served as the Instructor Operator Course Manager for the Army IOC Course
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all applicable aspects of IOC training to ensure approval of lesson plans, individual student assessment plans, course management plans, training schedules, risk assessments and associated courseware materials
  • Maintained accurate student records in DTMS
  • Responsible for instructing Military, DoD, and contractor personnel on procedures for Instrument Flight Rules
  • Developed training and instructional materials for the TRADOC Gray Eagle courses
  • Implemented training though lecture, conference, demonstration, practical exercises and flight
  • Mentored Military, DoD, and civilian Instructor Operators


Gray Eagle Pilot III / UGCS Deployable

General Atomics System Integration, LLC
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Served as a subject matter expert Instructor Operator for Deployed Army Gray Eagle Units
  • Coordinated and actively participated in combat ground and flight operations
  • Conducted mission planning, briefing and debriefing of aircrews
  • Managed aircrew resources
  • Worked alongside unit Commanders and standardization team to train and implement unit aircrew training program (ATP)
  • Supported Army units on mission specific tasks and served as SME during combat operations

Consulting Training & Development Specialist

Raytheon
11.2015 - 05.2019
  • Instructor Operator for simulators and flight operations
  • Trained personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS using various forums, such as formal instruction, lecture, conference, demonstration, and practical exercise
  • Prepared risk assessments, conducted mission briefings
  • Assisted with development and designing courseware materials
  • Ensured all flight training records and flight operation forms were completed accurately and ontime
  • Performed Mission Coordinator duties and Mission Briefing Officer duties in support of flight operations
  • Coordinated airspace clearances, flight line operations and maintenance support

Staff Sergeant United States Army 15W

United States Army
05.2011 - 11.2015
  • Instructor Operator for simulators and flight operations
  • Trained personnel in the operations of the Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS using various forums such as formal instruction, lecture, conference, demonstration and practical exercises
  • Prepared risk assessments, conducted mission briefings
  • Prepared flight schedules and student training schedules
  • Served as the Course Manager for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 15W Course
  • Developed and designed courseware
  • Trained Military, DoD, and Contract Civilians in the operation of the Gray Eagle
  • Conducted risk assessments and briefed risk management daily to the ATP Commander
  • Coordinated airspace clearances, flight line operations and maintenance support
  • Counseled and mentored Soldiers directly and through the student courses
  • Additional duties included HAZMAT, Hearing conservation, and SHARP representative fot the company
  • Ensured overall safety of the working environment for all personnel, conducting site walk around, submitting work orders and conducting on the spot corrections


Sergeant United States RQ-7B Army Shadow Operator

United States Army
08.2007 - 05.2011
  • Shadow RQ-7B Operator with one combat deployment
  • Over 1000 combat hours flown in support of excess 300 combat missions
  • Coordinated airspace clearance, flight line operations and maintenance support
  • Assisted Instructor Operator in all unit training requirements
  • Assisted in the development of training and standardization programs for the unit
  • Maintained unit flight records
  • Prepared risk assessments and conducted daily flight briefings


LCPL USMC RQ-2 Maintainer

United States Marine Corps
07.2002 - 08.2005
  • Pioneer RQ-2 maintainer with one combat deployment
  • Plane Captain qualified and performed over 150 combat missions
  • Inspected and maintained airframe components utilizing appropriate manuals and maintenance supports forms and programs
  • Performed flight line operations, aircraft handling, servicing and marshaling
  • Conducted daily preflight and postflight inspections



Education

No Degree - UAS

Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Chesterton High School
Chesterton, IN
06-2002

Skills

    UAS Flight Operations

    Flight Instruction

    Mission Planning

    Risk Assessment

    Course Management

    Training and Development

    Flight Safety

    Airspace Management

    Combat Operations

    Leadership

    Program Development

    Data Analysis

Certification

  • Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC)
  • Instructor Operator Course
  • Joint Fire Powers Course
  • UAS Mission Briefing Officer
  • UAS IFR qualified UIE
  • Gray Eagle Extended Range
  • Test and Evaluation Pilot

Timeline

Gray Eagle Pilot III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Gray Eagle MQ-1C Standardization Operator

Department of the Army Civilian GS12
07.2022 - 09.2024

Gray Eagle Pilot III / UGCS Deployable

General Atomics System Integration, LLC
05.2019 - 05.2022

Consulting Training & Development Specialist

Raytheon
11.2015 - 05.2019

Staff Sergeant United States Army 15W

United States Army
05.2011 - 11.2015

Sergeant United States RQ-7B Army Shadow Operator

United States Army
08.2007 - 05.2011

LCPL USMC RQ-2 Maintainer

United States Marine Corps
07.2002 - 08.2005

No Degree - UAS

Cochise College

Chesterton High School

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