David Hinton

Part *** Remote Pilot small UAS Certificate number 4321014

Mason City, IA 50401

advjxd@r.postjobfree.com

+1-641-***-****

I have over 500 logged hours of logged flight time as a small Drone Pilot with over 60,000 photographs and approximately 50 hours of videography. My work email is advjxd@r.postjobfree.com Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Part 107 Remote Pilot small UAS

Self Employed advjxd@r.postjobfree.com - Mason City, IA October 2019 to Present

Part 107 Remote Pilot small UAS for Nonprofit organizations such as the City Hall of Mason City, Iowa; Civil Air Patrol; Iowa Water and Food Farm Conservation Group; American Red Cross. Aerial photography for these various groups taking aerial photography of gardens, parks, rivers, lakes, farms; real estate and/or building structure aerial photography of religious buildings, public buildings, corporate structures for the city government of Mason City Iowa; parades and a variety of public events. Used a Mavic 2 Pro Drone ( 130 hours) and Mavic Air 2 (400 hours plus) for a total of 634 logged flight hours and 50,0000 aerial photos. Own a Mavic 3, Mavic 2 Pro, and Mavic 2 Air. US Army Noncommissioned Officer

1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division - Fort Stewart, GA May 2006 to February 2015

Motor Transportation Supervisor; Operations Noncommissioned Officer; Base Defense Operations Cell Supervisor (Iraq combat zone 2010) responsible for the security and emergency operations of a military Forward Operations Base in Iraq; UAS surveillance system Flight Director(Iraq combat zone 2007) responsible for aerial security and surveillance of a Forward Operation Base in Iraq and aerial observation support for combat patrols outside the Forward Operation Base. While in Iraq directed and supervised a crew of 12 operating 51 foot aerostat UAS with FLIR Camera for the collection and dissemination of a variety of aerial photography such as video and still shot photography; Conducted aerial surveillance and security in support of ground patrol operations; Assessed buildings and area for damage from combat operations and natural phenomena. Accumulated 4000 hours of logged flight hours. I Permanently retired from the United States Army on10 February 2015 and supported myself on my retirement. I did volunteer work for the Civil Air Patrol and Mason City, Iowa (Mr. Aaron Burnett, City Administrator)

Army and Air National Guard

Tennessee Army and Air National Guard - Nashville, TN March 1997 to January 2006

Served in the Air National Guard as a weather technician and metrologist. Collected, analysis, and disseminated weather data phenomenon and briefed various military customers such as pilots, military commanders and military intelligence of the current weather situation and it's impact on military operations. Supervised a team of five weather personnel US Army

5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Fort Campbell, KY February 1986 to November 1996

Operations Noncommissioned Officer responsible for coordinating, directing, and assisted in planning various military operations; coordinated the requisition of ammunition and training ranges for training operations for a 600 personnel unit; participated in airborne parachute operations; coordinated transportation tasks such as load planning aircraft cargo, preparing equipment for movement by rail, commercial trucks, merchant marine vessels, and aircraft; processed security clearance applications for SECRET and TOP SECRET security clearances and assisted in background investigations, criminal records checks, personnel records checks for derogatory information that may prevent granting said security clearances.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration with 24 hours Metrology Austin Peay State University - Clarksville, TN

January 1989 to May 1994

Skills

• English

• Federal Aviation Regulations

• Filming

• Military Experience

• Photography

• Read and write Arabic

• Intelligence Experience

• Adobe Photoshop

• Surveillance

• Computer Networking

• Security

• Customer service

• Tractor-Trailer

• Program Management

• Communication skills

• Data collection

• Leadership

• Project Management

• Research

• Filing

• Analysis skills

Languages

• Arabic - Beginner

Military Service

Branch: US Army

Service Country: United States

Rank: Staff Sergeant

June 2004 to April 2013

Tractor Trailer Operator and Convoy Leader

UAS Aerostat Aerial Observation Flight Director

Base Defense Operation Cell Shift Supervisor responsible for overseeing the operations of reconnaissance UAS, Aerostat Aerial Observation UAS, Ground Cameras, Radar, manned observation towers, entry control point personnel in securing a Forward Operation Base in a Combat zone. Logged 4000 flight hours on 17 foot Unmanned Aerostat as Flight Director and instructor. Garrison duties in the United States involved coordinating, planning, and overseeing the requisition of ammunition and coordinating training locations, transportation and logistics for military personnel and equipment for major field exercises

Commendations:

Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Commadation medal x 3; Iraqi Freedom Campaign Ribbon x 3; Southwest Asia service medal (Desert Storm); Defense of Saudi Arabia (Desert Storm); Liberation of Kuwait (Desert Storm). I participated in Desert Storm 1990-1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom x 3 2004-2010.

Certifications and Licenses

Part 107 Remote Pilot small UAS no. 4321014

October 2019 to October 2023

Certificate to fly small UAS for commercial small UAS under 55 lbs Pilot License

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot small UAS certificate 4321014 October 2021 to October 2023

Part 107 Remote Pilot small UAS Drone Certificate authorizing me to fly commercially for nonprofit organizations, compensation, or hire. Able to fly small UAS up to 55lbs. Experience with Mavic Pro 2 and Mavic Air 2.

Radiotelephone Operator License

Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Enrolled in Photography Certificate Program at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny Iowa 2022.

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