Red Tail Aerial Network -RTAN

When you pull up to your first worksite and you see this in your notes! Now I am looking into the trees saying Hello?
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After the working hard for weeks in 95+ degrees weather, hornet attacks and nosey animals I decided to take a weekend trip. Here I come Dallas TX!

Thank You For All The BDay Love!!

After being forced to stay in a hotel with tubs like this last night due to a lack of availability, I treated myself to a Home2 Suites room today.

A look at the equipment I use as a traveling drone pilot.

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Tools of the trade.

Out chasing the bag with the crew!!! I need some up grades!! SMH! What is it with drone nerds and Jeeps?

Me and this thing are inseparable!

Surprisingly some of you wanted to know more about my time flying drones in the west. So the other side of this is the cost! I am not talking about money. I am talking about possible cost to your health and your family.

When you are on these jobs you are not guaranteed to have a room at an extended stay hotel with a full refrigerator, gym, and a stove.

On my assignment in California I had that. So instead of going out everyday and eating fast food I made food in my room most of the time. I did it for two reasons. 1 the Per diem was a set amount of money given to you weekly to pay back money you spent on food. So I could make an extra $300 by spending money in the grocery store. 2. I was trying to lose weight so I had a very strict diet. While in Texas I had a company card that had a limit that I had to stay under per week. No extra cash given. I still purchased groceries because you will gain weight by eating fast food three times a day for months.

When you are on these assignments if you have a family the day to day burden of house and kids fall on your significant other. All the drop offs, kid activities, house issues, pet issues, and car issues have to go one person. Some of the kids stuff like homework can be done via FaceTime depending on time zone. Important events like kids sports, birthday’s, anniversary, and funerals may be missed unless you are willing to pay for the airfare yourself and possibly be replaced. The work does not stop because you went home and you are causing the company to miss deadlines.

Lastly, socialization. You may find it difficult being away from your family mentally for extended periods of time. My kids constantly asked when I was coming home. My wife was very strong and held things together until I returned. I am blessed to have best neighbors you can ask for. They were always willing to help if I asked while I was away. You will work with many people who may have similar or different work styles than you. Be open to learn everything people are willing to show.

This is a perfect opportunity for single people. Married people can do this as well if they have a confident and strong spouse. You will definitely get to experience new things when you do a contract like this. DM me if I have missed anything and you would like me to answer a question.

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Off to work on the beautiful Georgia day! Perfect day to put the drone up!

Attention!!! Now Hiring In New Jersey!!

Learning Runway is an educationally purposeful community where faculty, staff, and students share academic goals and strive for high standards that lead to the attainment of degrees and certificates, meaningful careers, and a committed citizenry of lifelong learners.

We value those who:
•consistently act in the best interest of students (who have their priorities right);
•get things accomplished (who execute);
•are transparent (who are direct, truthful, and non-manipulative);
•are positive in outlook (who see the glass as half-full); and
•build constructive workplace relationships (who are team players).

We have an opening for Adjunct Instructor of Drone Technology in the New Jersey area!

The UAV Drone instructor prepares and teaches FAA approved curriculum to students under the supervision of the Director of Educational Programming . The successful candidate will have experience in remote piloting and possess a current Part 107 UAS certificate.
The instructor must be knowledgeable about topics related to successfully operating a drone such as FAA regulations, weather, privacy issues, battery maintenance, and various drone applications including use of drones for inspections, geological mapping, aerial photography surveys construction, utilities, pipeline, etc.

The role will be responsible for the following:

Instruction: Teach the implemented Drone Technology course (M-F from 4:00pm to 10:45pm) at the assigned main campus; facilitate the classroom instructional process; correctly perform and demonstrate all types of flying, maintenance and repair techniques, evaluate students, monitor progress, assign final grades; provide out-of-class academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals; and work to retain students -Course and Curriculum Development: Participate in the selection of textbooks, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation and delivery of instruction; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi -Develop and Maintain a site on the school’s Learning Management System (eLearn) platform where class documents are stored (syllabi, classroom information, quizzes, tests, etc.) and available for students to access at any time. -Professional Growth: Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities and participate in annual faculty evaluation process -Service to Students: Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities; participate in registration process by advising, assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students. -In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to assist program graduates with employment opportunities, complete the annual Council on Occupational Education (COE) report for the program, maintain an up to date program and curriculum, maintain technical skills and acquire new technical skills as the industry evolves.

Position Requirements:

Education: High School/GED and possess a current FAA CFR14, Part 107C license and experience flying, maintaining and repairing drones.