1. 737 Hall St. (956)792-9075
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 Arturo Rodriguez Jr. art.rodriguez2838@yahoo.com
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Summary
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operator with six years experience implementing the
Aircrew Training Program and supporting the customer on the battlefield. Thorough knowledge
of manuals, regulations, and publications necessary to be a highly, proficient operator and
manager of a UAS platform. Currently possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Employment
Instructor Writer United States Army Fall 2013 – Winter 2015
Responsible for coordinating and maintaining accountability of six students per instruction
cycle to ensure no missed Program of Instruction (POI) time.
In charge of the operation and coordination of the Warrior-A Qualification courses and eight
instructors.
Coordinated the development and revision of one POI incorporating 61 lesson plans covering
an eight week period of instruction.
Oversaw government contractors and military instructors to ensure that all classes were
taught to standard.
Platoon Sergeant United States Army Spring 2013 – Fall 2013
Prepared and conducted Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Supervised and conducted UAS training as well as training soldiers to prepare them for
deployment.
Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, readiness, and professional development of
seven noncommissioned officers and seven soldiers.
Standardization Operator United States Army Spring 2012 – Spring 2013
Mentor and trainer of company Instructor Operators.
Senior technical advisor to the commander and assisted the commander to develop,
implement, evaluate, and manage the company’s enlisted Aircrew Training Program (ATP).
Developed and reviewed standing operating procedures and tactics, techniques, and
procedures for UAS combat aviation.
Responsible for the development, technical, and tactical training of 14 Soldiers.
Redesigned the unit’s gunnery training program while deployed which led to all operators
being proficient in conducting engagements on the enemy.
UAS Operator United States Army Spring 2009 – Spring 2012
Amassed over 1,000 accident-free flight hours and 1,000 accident-free mission coordinator
hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
Education
Kansas City, MO Grantham University Summer 2012 – Summer 2015
B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies, Expected Graduation: July 2015. GPA 3.7
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Qualification Course Graduated: December 2014
Qualified to operate the MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS.
2. 737 Hall St. (956)792-9075
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 Arturo Rodriguez Jr. art.rodriguez2838@yahoo.com
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Army Basic Instructor Course Graduated: December 2013
Discussed, presented, and analyzed critical thinking, a cooperative learning environment, and
lesson plan structuring.
UAS Instructor Operator Course Graduated: March 2012
Provided with the key instructional techniques, regulations and forms, and evaluation
techniques to conduct training to standard at the unit level.
MQ-1B Warrior-A Qualification Course Graduated: October 2009
Qualified to operate the MQ-1BWarrior-A UAS.
RQ-7B Shadow Qualification Course Graduated: May 2009
Qualified to operate the RQ-7B Shadow UAS.
Technical Experience
Qualified Aircraft
MQ-1C Gray Eagle (2014).
MQ-1B Warrior-A (2009).
RQ-7B Shadow (2009).
Other
Aircrew Training Program, Flight Records, ARMS/DES inspections, Flight Scheduling
Additional Experience and Awards
MissionCoordinator (2009-2015): Conducted mission planning to ensure the successful
completion of over 1,000 missions.
Battlefield promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Selected as the only battlefield promotion
throughout all the units in Iraq for that selection period.
Graduated 1st in both the RQ-7B and MQ-1Boperator courses.
Awarded the CSM Fredy Finch Leadership Award at the 15-Career Management Field
Senior Leader’s Course over five other competitors.
References
Lopez, Uziel T. uziel.t.lopez.mil@mail.mil
Instructor/Writer (760) 617-5617
Palma, David G. david.g.palma.mil@mail.mil
Instructor Operator (561) 670-4960
Taylor, Todd todd.l.taylor14.civ@mail.mil
UAS Standardization/Instructor Operator (520) 234-7936
Johnson, Terrence terrence.c.johnson2@gmail.com
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