Rodrick Williams
Tier III UAV Instructor Pilot 2 at Textron Systems- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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United States Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) certification
-Feb, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI)
-Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor Operator certification
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MQ-1C (Gray Eagle) Unmanned Aircraft System Qualification
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RQ-7B (Shadow) Unmanned Aircraft System Qualification
-Feb, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Textron Systems
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Tier III UAV Instructor Pilot 2
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Jun 2017 - Present
Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for unmanned systems tactical operations and time-critical target acquisition; responsible for direct customer interface with United States Army leadership in CONUS AND OCONUS environments Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for unmanned systems tactical operations and time-critical target acquisition; responsible for direct customer interface with United States Army leadership in CONUS AND OCONUS environments
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Standardization Instructor Operator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Organized and supervised the professional development of 60 Unmanned Aircraft System operators and coordinated the routine operation, standardization, and accountability of unmanned systems’ equipment valued more than $50 million
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Instructor Operator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2014
• Served as advisor for development and revision of Program of Instruction (POI) for the United States Army UAS Training Center; developed and integrated lesson plans for classroom instruction• Trained 30+ United States Army and civilian personnel for Ground Observer certification; developed Ground Observer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure compliance with FAA regulations of unmanned system operations in national airspace• Orchestrated flight operations as Mission Commander lead; supervised objectives of the Army’s Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization Agency by coordinating collaborative efforts between 30+ defense company contractors• Served as Student Management Coordinator; supervised training program and flight operations schedule to ensure efficient path to platform qualification and graduation milestones for 200+ Army Soldiers
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Education
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2005 - 2010
Auburn University
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering -
2012 - 2013
Cochise College
Associate of Applied Sciences, Unmaned Aircraft Systems
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