Jacob Taylor

Chief Executive Officer at Indigenous Aerospace
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Flight Reviewer - Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems
    Transport Canada - Transports Canada
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Pilot - Remote Piloted Aircraft System
    Transport Canada - Transports Canada
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Neurolinguistic Programming Associate
    Inspired Outcomes
    Dec, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Psychometrist
    Psyschometrics Canada
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • First Aid Instructor
    Canadian Red Cross
    Nov, 2010
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Indigenous Aerospace
    • Canada
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Indigenous Aerospace is on a mission to build RPAS businesses in First Nations communities. Our work seeks to enhance the quality of life throughout the communities we work with and for. I oversee the strategic and operational efficiency of our outreach and training programs, equipment and maintenance supply chain, customized solutions and staff. I have a strong background in Indigenous studies and a broad understanding of the challenges our communities face. I bring strong leadership skills, and I will deliver clear communication and decisiveness in implementing our initiatives. Objectives of this Role Work closely with our strategic partners, governments, not-for-profits, and community advocates to inform, assess, and address issues that affect Indigenous Aerospace. Oversee Indigenous Aerospace's daily operations, providing executive direction on all program strategies, compliance, quality assurance, and program efficiency. Identify and implement staffing requirements for efficient operations, maintain a strong culture and work climate that attracts and retains staff, and drives our mission. Represent Indigenous Aerospace, increase awareness, and elevate First Nations voice in the drone industry by being the spokesperson and liaison with media and industry associations. My staff and I are guided by the OCAP Principles. Show less

  • Pontiac Group
    • Curve Lake, Ontario, Canada
    • Managing Partner
      • Aug 2014 - Apr 2021

      As the CEO and Managing Partner of Pontiac Group Inc.- a community development firm- I steered First Nation business development initiatives in strategic and innovative areas. I led cannabis advancements in many First Nations and initiated large-scale commercial drone projects in remote First Nations. Many of our files were high profile and I excelled at complete stakeholder engagement throughout. As the CEO and Managing Partner of Pontiac Group Inc.- a community development firm- I steered First Nation business development initiatives in strategic and innovative areas. I led cannabis advancements in many First Nations and initiated large-scale commercial drone projects in remote First Nations. Many of our files were high profile and I excelled at complete stakeholder engagement throughout.

Education

  • University of North Dakota
    PhD - Indigenous Health Sciences, Medicine
    2020 - 2024
  • Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
    Certificate, Entrepreneurship
    2014 - 2014
  • Western University
    Master's degree, Education
    2011 - 2013
  • Western University
    Certificate, Organizational Leadership
    2010 - 2011
  • Western University
    Bachelor of Health Science

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