Flight Operations Technician · FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot
Irvine, California
I work in aerial surveying and drone operations, handling mission planning, field data collection, hardware setup, and technical documentation.
Handled all survey data collection for a 36-mile powerline corridor carrying power from Glen Canyon Dam to Kanab. Managed mission planning, ground control, challenging terrain, and off-road access.
Handled airspace planning and coordinated with the National Park Service for flights near the dam.
Hands-on testing of new drone hardware across ACSL SOTEN, Wingtra, multiple DJI drone platforms, and Autel systems.
Set up and troubleshoot drone and GNSS equipment. Create documentation and standard operating procedures for new drone platforms, equipment setup, operations, and training.
DJI Enterprise · Autel · RTK workflows · GNSS data collection · Aerial mapping
Plan and execute UAV mapping and surveying missions. Manage RTK workflows and develop hardware documentation. Lead the quoting team across project scoping, pricing, and proposals.
Led line service personnel and coordinated aircraft arrivals, departures, fueling, towing, and ground support.