Flight Engineering
Resume:
Christopher Perren
Philadelphia, Pa *9139
*********************@*****.***
Objective
To use my skills and knowledge as a FAA certified sUAS pilot and visual observer to advance drone capabilities and usage. To ensure that drones are utilized in a safe and progressive manner involving teams to accomplish tasks using advanced digital sensors. Skills
Digital and video photography of structures utilizing state of the art drone mounted high resolution cameras.
Drone inspections of power lines and structures
Drone inspections of construction projects
Logistics and Data QA/QC
Experience
November 2019 - Present
Alt Spec UAS LLC. 1221 w 103rd street Kansas City Missouri- Quality control and quality assurance /Visual Observer
Self Employed contractor
● Worked to ensure that Quality images of Transmission and Distribution structures and substations owned by the client across San Diego County are handed over in a timely manner in the proper format requested of the client.
● Critique specific data prior to handing data over to clients engineering team for further inspection, Critiquing Pilots work and issuing QA errors to the specific pilot for QA/QC corrections or Re-fly of structure.
● Organize files and incoming assignments from clients. Issues assignments to crews in the field, in a manner in which best suits the clients needs, and is economically sound.
● Track and locate SAP ID of structures flown via GPS location or VIA Fulcrum app. Mark structural defects and pilot inspection errors in fulcrum app. 2
● Ensure logged mission specific details are correct before handing information over to the client.
● Create and host virtual power point presentations for crews in the field. Assemble crews via skype or zoom call. To discuss in detail how we can improve our process.
● Operates sUAS craft in a manner according to FAA regulations, along with regulations set by clients.
● Manage crews in the field by assigning work according to the crew or teams location in order to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
January 2019- August 2019
Trak Assets LLC. Naples Florida, Tamiami Trail Suite 300- sUAS Pilot/ Visual Observer.
Self Employed contractor
● Worked to secure transmission and distribution structures and substations owned by client across the state of california performing through high quality inspections
● Capture specific data for the client’s engineering team to inspect. Log and record all visual defects and environmental hazards to clients assets.
● Track and locate SAP assigned structures via GPS location.
● Log and record mission specific details for client records.
● Operates sUAS craft in a manner according to FAA regulations, along with regulations set by clients.
● Team leader assuring that all pilots and visual observers are properly equipped and prepped on up to dated safety and flight protocols.
January 2018 - January 2019
C.G. Flight Services, Syracuse, NY.- sUAS Pilot/ Visual Observer Self Employed contractor
● Capture specific detailed footage of construction sites for client
● Still and Video photography for clients in the New York area.
● Maintain sUAS craft mechanically and insure its structural integrity before and after each flight by utilizing pre and post flight tailboards.
● Discuss with RPIC the flight plan before every flight to ensure flight safety.
● Maintain all sUAS gear and accessories ensuring that items are fully operational before each flight.
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● Serve as RIPCs second eyes during complex flight maneuvers by maintaining VLOS.
Education
August 2003 - May 2005
Valley Forge Military College, Wayne Pa. 1001 Eagle Rd.- Associates August 2015- January 2017
Cabrini University, Radnor Pa. 610 King of Prussia rd. 19087 -Bachelors References
Johnathan Harris, QA/QC Lead/ RPIC, ALT Spec UAS LLC. Ph. 530-***-**** Charles Grant,RPIC/ Team Leader, CG Flight Services, 315-***-**** Earnest McCoy, Owner CEO, ALT Spec UAS LLC, 816-***-**** Flight Experience
Trak Assets California Project : 1,970 hours worked Charles Grant Flight services : 640 hours worked
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