Chad Ellis

Aerostat Operator at Technology and Supply Management LLC (TaSM)
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Credentials

  • Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with endorsements
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Experience

  • Technology and Supply Management LLC (TaSM)
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aerostat Operator
      • Oct 2014 - Present

      Perform routine maintenance on the aerostat rigging, envelope repairs, mechanical and electrical equipment. Responsible for the safety aerostat during launch, recovery and flight. Maintain communications between the aerostat system and the ground control station. Including monitoring the telemetry data from aerostat while at altitude and real time weather conditions on the flight pad. Responsible for watching the current weather, wind, and helium fill requirements for recovery purposes. Liaison between the flight crew and the customer (Border Patrol). Receive mission operations and areas of responsibility. Provide aerostat status and mission capability and mission feedback. Operated specialized surveillance technology to provide assistance to the Border Patrol. Operated the mx-15 camera, SR Hawk, IR 360 and the PGST Show less

  • A-T Solutions, now part of PAE
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • BIB Aerostat FSR / Instructor
      • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

       Provide onsite technical service, customer training, product installation and support.  Ensure customer service needs and expectations are met and exceeded while promoting a positive image of A-T Solutions.  Serve as key enablers to the Brigade (Regimental) and Battalion Battle Staffs and Senior Officers.  Serves as BIB Integrators, including instructing, deploying, servicing, and recovering the BIB 250 system during JRTC rotational exercises.  Performs joint and multi-lateral training exercises, and supports strategic engagement policy throughout the Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI).  Uses a variety of computer software programs to aid in the conduct of work activities.  Assists in the coordination of computer support activities and in the development of new applications of software support.  Requires skills and abilities in handling classified information. Requires familiarity with military order of battle, chain of command and communication/information security Show less

  • Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Aerostat Operator
      • Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

      Perform routine maintenance on the aerostat rigging, envelope repairs, mechanical and electrical equipment. Responsible for the safety aerostat during launch, recovery and flight. Maintain communications between the aerostat system and the ground control station. Including monitoring the telemetry data from aerostat while at altitude and real time weather conditions on the flight pad. Responsible for watching the current weather, wind, and helium fill requirements for recovery purposes. Liaison between the flight crew and the customer (military). Receive mission operations and areas of responsibility. Provide aerostat status and mission capability and mission feedback. Operated specialized surveillance technology to provide protection for Military Forces operating in remote areas in Afghanistan. Operated the mx-15 camera and map visualizer to scan, survey, and identify hostile threats, IED’s, suspicious activity in the A.O. and tracking military convoys outside the wire. Show less

  • SOC
    • Estonia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • B-DOC Crew Supervisor
      • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

      SOC is a premier provider of integrated security and mission support carrying out and enabling national security missions globally in support of the U.S. Government. With numerous corporate offices around the world, SOC stands ready to serve its broad clientele base. Our leadership draws from major international corporations and from public service. SOC balances its' capabilities and competencies with ethics and integrity. As a responsible steward of public and community interest, SOC also remains highly engaged with several international associations dedicated to improving the quality of life for others. Show less

  • US Army
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Artillery 13B Cannon Crew Member
      • 2006 - 2011

      A Cannon Crewmember is an important part of the Army's success on the battlefield. Artillery teams are used to support infantry and tank units in combat, but also have responsibilities during peacetime. Cannon Crewmembers work on cannons known as 'howitzers,' a heavy artillery machine piece with single-barrel firing capability. Duties performed by this MOS include: Integral member of a crew that operates high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Loads and fires howitzers. Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles. Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing. Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations. Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles. Transports and manages artillery ammunition. Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation. Operates in reduced visibility environments with infrared and starlight enhanc ing night vision devices and other equipment. Coordinates move ment into position. Camouflages position area. Communicates using voice and digital wire and radio equipment. Uses critical combat survival skills to operate in a hostile environment. Maintains opera tional readiness of vehicles and equipment. Supervises handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition. Assists section chief in supervision of howitzer operations, maintenance, and training. Lays weapon for direction, conducts bore sighting and basic periodic tests. Supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle. Show less

Education

  • Villanova University
    Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
    2015 - 2016
  • Continental Truck Driver Training & Education School
    Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with endorsements

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