Vilikesa Bokoi Kingston Vatu

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PROFILE

A confident, strong and selfless committed UAV operator for UAV Tactical Systems (UTACS) and also was a security operative with maritime security providing armed guard to deter piracy attacks out at sea.

Deployed to Mexico as an advisor (UAV Hermes 900) and Mali as a Hermes 900 UAV pilot under the United Nations.

Prior to UTACS, I was a Communications Instructor and UAV Pilot in the British Army with service experience of 13 years and over 4000 flying hours, working in diverse yet challenging environments, which involves problem solving and decision making both as a team player and as an individual. Looking for a new, unique and challenging career.

SKILLS

Self Development and Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing Work/Tasks

Analytic and Concise Situation Aware

Providing Live Imagery Information and Observation

Diplomatic Tactics, Listening and Searching

Time Management

CAREER HISTORY

UAV Tactical Systems (UTACS) May 2016 - Present

-Advisor to the Mexican Federal Police on the best flight profile Hermes 900 could achieve to produce best results in each mission

-Hermes 900 UAV pilot on Operation in Mali under the United Nations (MINUSMA)

-Working in a challenging environment to produce timely and satisfactory aerial imagery product for the requirement of aerial security in and around Timbuktu Area of Operation

Maritime Security Operative Sept 2015 – Feb 2016

Ocean Protection Services (OPS)

Securewest International (SWI)

oProvide armed guard on ships sailing the Eastern African Coast on watch to deter piracy activities in High Risk Areas (HRA).

British Army – Royal Artillery

Unmanned Aerial Systems Commander (UAS-c) (Captain) Nov 2006 - 2015

Worked in a 3-man team, operating in intense areas in Iraq and Afghanistan working alongside infantry soldiers patrolling various places in theatre.

Operated 3 different types of UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Phoenix, Desert Hawk 3 (DH3) and Hermes 450 (H450).

Complete and sign legal documents for aircrafts prior to every flight, ensuring all flight safety procedures are adhered to strictly

Conducted Pre and Post Flight briefings

Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan and delivered products on a number of different tasks ranging from providing reconnaissance of a compound of interest to find and fixing targets.

Conduct mission planning prior to every flight to ensure safety of aircraft and all crew members are adhered to within Air Traffic Control Rules and Regulations

Have a total of more than 1100 logged hours mostly with Hermes 450. Most recent deployment ending in April 2014

Managed crew development and training during the duration of tours of duty and mentoring to keep crews well informed of all changes in documentation and procedures.

Ensure timely and accurate first line analysis are delivered to customers when needed

Army Artillery Communicator Instructor Feb 2009 - 2014

Plan lessons and briefings for new students

Aid in organising lesson schedule and programs

Supervise in operations of communications equipment

Delivery of Lessons

Conduct team training prior to delivering lessons

Instructing new soldiers on safety, usage and maintenance of Army communications system

Regimental Duties Mar 2002 – Sept 2015

Daily Management of Communication Store

Supervising maintenance and management of communications equipment

Updating Maintenance Databases on Communication Equipment

Ensure clean, serviceable taskworthy equipment are deployed with the Battery Commander (Executive

Officer) when needed

TOUR OF DUTY

UAV TACTICAL SYSTEMS

Mexico

Overseer and advisor to the customer of flying Hermes 900

Worked with customer to get the best flight profile to achieve maximum capability of the UAV System

Worked with COMMINT and SKEYE colleagues to enhance the capability of the UAV

Mali

Hermes 900 Internal Pilot - Captain

Conduct mission planning prior to every flight to ensure safety of aircraft and all crew members are adhered to within Air Traffic Control Rules and Regulations

Worked in a 3-man team, operating in Mali working alongside as a contractor with the United Nations for surveillance and reconnaissance missions

MARITME SECURITY

2016 (Jan – Feb)

Transit from Richards Bay, South Africa to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and back to Durban, South Africa with Securewest International

2015 (Sept - Oct)

Transit from Dubai (25N) to Durban, South Africa with Ocean Protection Services (OPS)

ARMY

Afghanistan

2010 (Oct – May 2011), 2012 (Oct – May 2013) 2013 (Dec – Apr 2014)

Deployed as a Hermes 450 (H450) Tactical UAV Pilot/Commander supporting and providing aerial cover for Infantry Troops on the ground

Supervise and Manage team performance to achieve maximum results for the customer

Ensure timely observation and first hand analysis was delivered to customers when needed

Planning and Managing safe execution of tactical UAV (drone - H450) flights in accordance with Air Traffic Control (ATC) Rules and Regulations

Conducted weather and flight plan briefs prior to flight and on hand over.

Ensured constant communication is achieved with ATC and customers (ground troops)

Deployed and assisted Infantry Troops on ground role through patrols.

Iraq

2003 (Mar – May), 2003 (Oct – Apr 2004)

Deployed as a communicator (signaller), attached to Infantry Regiments operating in Command Post and aiding in Infantry Role

Patrolled with infantry troops on foot as their communicator (signaler)

2007 (Apr – Nov)

Deployed as Mini UAV pilot attached to Infantry Battle Group supporting ground troops and aiding in Infantry Role.

Patrolling and providing aerial over watch for in-depth observation, for mutual support

Aided in planning and safe execution of flights

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently Completing BSc in Aviation Management – Buckinghamshire New University

UK CAA Certified Safety Management System for Small Organizations

Hermes 450 & 900 Pilot (Captain) (Medium Altitude Long Endurance - MALE)

Desert Hawk 3 UAV pilot – (Mini UAV)

Level 3 Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle – Military UAV Qualification (H450 & Desert Hawk 3)

School of Military Survey – Fundamentals of Full Motion Video

Defense Instructional Techniques – Military Instructor Qualifications

Level 4 Artillery Command Systems (ACS) – Military Communications

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) - (Teaching Qualification)

EDEXCEL Level 3 Communication Technology Professionals

BTEC Level 2 First Person On Scene (Intermediate) (FPOSi)

Diploma Information Technology - 2002

SECURITY CERTIFICATES

Executive Close Protection Officer – Phoenix Group (UK SIA Badged)

Defense Close Protection Driving – Phoenix Group

IQ Level 3 Certificate Close Protection Operative (Private Security Industry)

BTEC Level 2 First Person On Scene (Intermediate) (FPOSi)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BTEC Level 3 Advance Certificate Maritime Security Officer

Executive Close Protection Officer – Phoenix Group (SIA Badged)

Defense Close Protection Driving – Phoenix Group

IQ Level 3 Certificate Close Protection Operative (Private Security Industry)

Firearms Competency Certificate (FCC)

Clean driving license (B, B1, C, C1 & H)

Excellent health and non-smoker

Clearance – UK Secret

HOBBIES

Playing rugby and volleyball

Diving

Movies (visiting Cinemas and Theatres)

Travelling

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