Mason Larocka

Skills

sUAS Flight Operations, FAA Part 107 Operations, Remote Flight Operations, UAS Mission Planning, Automated Flight Planning, Flight Monitoring, UAS Data Collection, DroneDeploy, Photogrammetry, Aerial Photography & Videography, Airspace & Weather Evaluation, Preflight Planning & Risk Assessment, Operational Risk Management, Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM), Crew Resource Management (CRM), Aviation Safety & Checklist Procedures, FAA Regulations, Safety-Critical Operations, Web-Based Monitoring & Control Systems, Technical Documentation & Recordkeeping, Hardware & Software Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware Installation & Repair, Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN), TCP/IP & Wireless Networking, Firewall & VPN Administration, Network Security, Windows & macOS Systems, Microsoft 365 Administration, Communications & VoIP Systems, Hardware Deployment, System Maintenance, Technical Troubleshooting, Customer Training & Instruction, Safety & Risk Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Technical Training & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Field Operations, Logistics & Operations Management, Public Speaking & Presentation, Written & Verbal Communication

About

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot and Private Pilot with a B.S. in Aviation/Aerospace – Flight Operations and over 11 years of experience in technical operations, troubleshooting, project management, training, and safety-focused environments. Experienced in sUAS flight operations, aerial imaging, photogrammetry, automated flight planning, and DroneDeploy, with a strong foundation in aviation safety, FAA regulations, airspace, weather, aeronautical decision-making, and Crew Resource Management. Combines aviation knowledge with extensive technical systems experience and is particularly interested in advanced UAS, autonomous aircraft, BVLOS, and commercial drone operations.