Matthew Johnson
Saltillo
Summary
Highly skilled UAV Operator with extensive experience in the military, adept in emergency procedures, flight regulations, payload operations, and crew coordination. Demonstrated excellence in operating MQ-1C accident free, during two deployments to the Philippines and Iraq conducting reconnaissance and security operations missions for OIR 24-25. Earned Instructor Operator for exceptional skill and leadership, enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
UAV Operator
Department of Defense
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Supported timely decision-making by providing real-time aerial imagery to ground commanders during critical missions.
- Maintained situational awareness during flight operations by monitoring various data sources such as weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and aircraft performance indicators.
- Coordinated effectively with ground personnel foreign and domestic during high stress situations providing commanders intent being met.
- Contributed to successful surveillance and reconnaissance missions by skillfully operating a MQ-1C in a combat environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in UAV flight systems, troubleshooting malfunctions ensuring optimal performance earning the title Instructor Operator as a SPC (P), with over 1100 hours with the majority being an aircraft commander.
- Streamlined training procedures for new operators, resulting in quicker integration as RL1 operators and improving unit productivity.
- Organized and completed flight schedules with over 40 operators.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through rigorous adherence to security protocols while handling classified materials in all aspects of my military career.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs Highschool
Blue Springs MO.07-2015
Skills
- Emergency procedures
- FAA regulations
- Flight planning
- Equipment storage
- Payload management
- Airspace coordination
- Post-flight debriefing
- Training support
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Crew leadership
Timeline
UAV Operator
Department of Defense
08.2019 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs Highschool
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