NAME: Jonathan M Beck RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

Address: Telephone: Email:

18117 144th Ave NW (320) 291-5380 jonathanbeck83@yahoo.com

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

OBJECTIVE:

To continue advancing in an exciting career that leverages my education and experience in emerging 

aviation opportunities.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Aviation professional with 15 years of aviation experience in: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations, Air 

Traffic Control, and Aircraft Piloting. I have served as a manned pilot, UAS pilot and sensor operator, air 

traffic controller, and curriculum developer and instructor. Currently, UAS Maintenance/Operations

Instructor and Program Manager at Northland Community and Technical College.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Government Secret Security Clearance: Active 2001

EDUCATION:

Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ May, 2009 AAS (Intelligence Operations, UAS Emphasis)

Minnesota State University Moorhead 2011-2013 College Educator Credentialing Series

-Philosophy of Community and Tech Colleges

-Instructional Strategies and Techniques

-Assessment and Evaluation Standards

-Curriculum Planning and Design

AVIATION CREDENTIALS: FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:

Instructor Pilot: Gray Eagle MQ-1C Total Time: 2772 Hours

Standardization Pilot: Shadow RQ-7B Pilot/Sensor Instructor: 800 Hours

Instructor Pilot: Shadow RQ-7B Pilot: 551 Hours

Pilot: Cessna 172 Sensor Operator: 321 Hours

sUAS Operator/Instructor: Vireo/Phoenix sUAS Mission Commander: 1100 Hours

DJI Phantom

DJI Inspire

3DR Solo

3DR Quad/Hex

FAA Certified Control Tower Operator:

Miller Army Airfield, MN

FAA Traffic Control Specialist Ratings:

Udairi Tower, Kuwait

Doha Tower, Kuwait

Miller Army Airfield, MN

Ground School Instructor

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Northland Community and Technical College, 2011-Present

UAS Instructor/Program Manager

 Provide instruction on UAS maintenance and UAS operator training.

 Ensure that NCTC Aviation Maintenance Technician and Unmanned Aerial Systems 

Technician Program meet minimum requirements per procedures and curriculum set forth by 

the FAA.

 Developed documentation and obtained FAA Certificate of Authorization to conduct small 

UAS operations for the State of Minnesota.

 Responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on all small UAS flight operations for 

NCTC.
 Principal Investigator for a National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education 

Project relating to UAS technology.

 Assist in curriculum development for the Imagery Analyst Certificate and Geospatial 

Intelligence Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs.

 Primary point of contact for NCTC matters relating to the Red River Valley Strategic Alliance 

in support of developing UAS opportunities in the region.

 Provide oversight and guidance to NCTC faculty on online deliveries methods for aerospace

programs.

 Interface with industry to ensure current needs are met using NCTC training programs.

 Technical advisor on Academic Affairs and Standards Committee.

General Dynamics Information Technology, 2008-2011

Consulting and Training Specialist

Team Lead - Team Lead for 20 employees.

 Responsibility and authority to manage and resolve issues related to the levels and quality of 

performance versus the requirements as specified in the Task Order Statement of Work

(SOW).

 Responsibility and authority to provide direct supervision of all Gray Eagle Pilot and Sensor 

Operator Instructors on the Warfighter Focus Contract.

 Provide schedules and manage leave requests and absences.

 Provide input for modifications to operations and technical manuals required for instruction.

 Review task order plans and ensures conformity with requirements and standards.

 Coordinate with GDIT/Prime Contractor/Sub Contractor personnel to resolve task order 

associated operational issues at the site level. 

Mission Commander – Mission Commander for RQ-7B (Shadow) and MQ-1C (Gray Eagle) 

operations. Designated by the company commander for possessing technical skills, quick 

reasoning and implementing alternative actions as required.

 Provide briefings to all crewmembers and other participating personnel before each flight. 

 Supervise flight operations, evaluate weather conditions, manage customer interaction within 

the mission, and maintained safety of flight.

 Responsible for control over all flight operations from pre-mission planning through post flight 

debriefing.

 Final authority for ongoing operations of a nine million-dollar system.

 Monitor and report overall status before, during and after completion of flight.

Instructor – Instructor (Pilot and Sensor Operation) for RQ-7B (Shadow) and MQ-1C (Gray Eagle)

unmanned aircraft system platforms.

 Coach, mentor and teach entry-level students for the Army Unmanned Aircraft System 

School for piloting and sensor operations.

 Instruct classroom presentations for groups of up to 25 personnel, including sensor/payload 

theory, operation, and proper techniques.

 Instruct medium and high-fidelity training simulation flights and actual flights including aircraft 

performance and RSTA, ISR and imagery techniques on a daily basis utilizing POP 200/300 

and Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) sensor payloads.

 Operate a combination of cathode ray tube, keyboard and voice communication systems to 

simulate the actions and communication of pilots, flight crews and air traffic control.

 Responsible to train soldiers for operational rotations through different theaters of operations.

 Train and evaluate unmanned aircraft pilots and sensor operators, analyzing individual 

performance through each phase of flight.

 Provide in depth assessments, oral and written, of individual performance and advice on how 

to improve performance after each simulated and actual flight.

 Conduct missions in support of “Joint Task Force North” providing Homeland Security 

support.

United States Army, 2001-2010

Sergeant - Completed 9-year career with the U.S. Army.
 Planned and executed platoon training in preparation for unit deployment.

 Gained management experience through experience and leadership courses.

 Routinely supervised personnel during high stress missions requiring effective team 

performance.

 Deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring 

Freedom.

Air Traffic Control Specialist/Trainer – Provide detailed instructions for safe operation of multiple 

aircraft.

 Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic.

 Provide pilots taxiing and takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, advice based on 

observations, weather, and other pilot reports.

 Simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and 

respond to trainee via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.

 Trained and instructed on ATC simulators, both tower and radar.

 Ensure separation is maintained between multiple aircraft under positive control.

 Achieved multiple tactical ratings, and a Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating.

Standardization/Instructor Operator – Primary trainer and evaluator for instructors, pilots and 

sensor operators.

 Fielded inaugural Minnesota Guard unit, which held a recognized safety record for the 

Shadow Program in combat operations from 05-06.

 Commander’s technical advisor and assists in development, implementation, evaluation and 

management the unit’s flight program.

 Technical supervision of the unit’s Standardization Program.

Shadow Pilot and Sensor Operator

 Planned and executed routine operations in national airspace and overseas locations.

 Interacted with air traffic control and other pilots on a daily basis.

 Experience with multiple electro optical and infrared payloads with over 200 hours of payload 

operations in combat zones.

 Conducted hundreds of missions devoted to IED detection and convoy support.

 Provided surveillance and reconnaissance in multiple real world environments.

 Successfully operated Shadow aircraft throughout military career without incident.

 Responsible to gather, develop, organize and disseminate information on current battlefield

conditions.

OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND SEMINARS:

Private Pilot Training, Twin Cities Aviation, Blaine, MN

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization/Instructor Pilot Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

MQ-1C Gray Eagle, UAS Pilot/Sensor Operator Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ and El Mirage, CA

RQ-7B Shadow, UAS Pilot/Sensor Operator Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Air Traffic Control Specialist Course, Fort Rucker, AL

Army Senior Instructor Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Support Cadre Training Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Contemporary Operating Environment Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Private Pilot License, FAA, 2015

UAS Maintenance Certification, NCATT, 2012

Senior Instructor Designation, U.S. Army, 2009

Basic Instructor Designation, U.S. Army, 2008

Commendation Medals, U.S. Army, 2004, 2007

Oversees Service Ribbon, US Army, 2004, 2006

Basic Aviators Badge, US Army, 2001

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES:
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

NCTC Academic Affairs and Standards Council (AASC)