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Aerial Survey Manager

Sep 2024 - Present | Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Overview

Overview

Manage a team of pilots and ground staff to execute aerial surveys efficiently and safely
Implement quality control measures to guarantee the integrity of survey data.
Coordinate with clients to understand projectrequirements and deliver customized survey solutions.
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety protocols during all survey missions
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating survey processes, implementing feedback mechanisms, and adopting innovative technologies in aerial surveying
Develop and implement comprehensive flightrisk assessment protocols to ensure safe and efficient survey missions.
Conduct training sessions for pilots and team members on drone operation techniques, safety procedures, and data collection methods
Create detailed operation manuals outlining standard procedures, emergency protocols, and best practices for aerial survey operations.

Overview

Overview

Team Leaderfor VLOS, EVLOS and BVLOS operations to coduct safe and efficient operations
Gas leak detection by using OGI Sensor
Tank and flare hotspot detection.
Seismic operation Via Drone 1st time in middle East
Lidar, GPR, 2D/3D mapping: GCP/RTK/PPK methods
Follow all high standards of HSE and Life Saving Rules (LSR)
Provide training and guidance to juniorteam members on best practices related to GIS and drone operations
Assist and develop guidelines for surveying and inspection.
Perform risk assessment, pre/post-mission logs and safety brief.
Adhere to all CAA regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge on any changes or updates to drone-related regulations and technology.

Sr. RPAS Pilot

Feb 2022 - Aug 2024 | Oman

Aircraft Simulator Engr

May 2021 - Feb 2022 | Pakistan

Overview

Overview

Worked on a Satellite data, terrain data set and rasterimagery to build real world environments for Pakistan Air Force and major Airports of Pakistan and China using Presagis and Esri suite.
Maintenance and up-gradation of several Aircraft Simulators like F7P, T37, SMK, KE03 and IL78
Multiple simulators out the window (OTW) projection systems were created utilising various methodologies or strategies to provide a seamless vision.
Successfully build real world Karachi 3D Models with actual textures by using Esri Suite and open Street map.
Strong command on communication data protocols like DDS, TCP, UDP and CIGI.

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Overview

Flying wing UCAV (down-size prototype) has designed for surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ZF-VIPER).
Fixed-wing UAV for surveillance and mapping that has been developed (Skywalker).
Worked on indigenous Flight Dynamic Modeling with the autonomous flight control system (Autopilot) and Integrate flight Gear with MATLAB/Simulink to optimize the PID’s of flight controller.
The auto tunerfor PID was designed using Python as well
Works with photogrammetry software’s in orderto produce orthomosaic and dense point clouds, DEM, DSM, DTM and Stockpile volumetric measurements.
Conducted Pre-flight checks and ensured the drone was in proper working order before each flight
Repaired drones when they returned from flights,replacing parts as necessary and ensuring that they were in good working condition before the next flight.

Sr. Uav Development Engr & RPAS Pilot

Jan 2018 – May 2021 | Pakistan

SR. RPAS Pilot

Feb 2021 – Aug 2024 | Oman

Overview

Overview

I have more than 1300 flight hours in Oman and have worked with a number of companies (both local and international) during this period of my employment with ESBAAR. The following list includes the unique and vital projects I performed forthe drone industry:

Ground Penetrating Radar(GPR).I am Oman’s first drone pilot to begin operations with GPR. With the help of the M300, I tested and integrated GPR, and the outcomes were remarkable. The combination of GPR technology with drones is a cutting-edge innovation, allowing forremote and efficient data collection, analysis and mapping of underground structures.
Magnetometer Sensor UCGS, used forthe detection of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
Innova HyperQ is a 3rd party payload which I used in Seismic operation
YellowScan Lidar used for point cloud mesh

Overview

Overview

Throughout my careerin the Pakistan Air Force, I have successfully finished a number of IG and FDM deployment and upgrade projects. I worked on the C-130 cargo plane full flight simulator(FFS), the T-37 part task trainer simulator(PTT), the IL-78 part task trainer simulator(PTT), the ZDK-KE03 high fidelity simulator(FFS), as well as the K-8 and F7P fighterjet simulators.

AIRCRAFT SIMULATOR ENGR

May 2021 – Jan 2022 | Pakistan

SR. RPAS PILOT

JAN 2018 – MAY 2021 | Pakistan

Overview

Overview

Stockpile calculation of Gypsum/Clinker/Coal of more than 10x stocks for Thatta Cement in Sindh.
Aerial Inspection of 33WTG Turbines 50MW Sachal Wind Farm ,Jhimpir, Sindh.
Aerial Inspection of Telco Towers.
Stand count and weed detection of multiple Rice field, Sindh
BEE Energy, Petroleum sites survey more than 50x sites all over Pakistan

Flying Experience

Yuneec Typhoon H real sense
Yuneec Typhoon H real sense
DJI Phantom 4 pro
DJI Phantom 4 pro
Yuneec Typhoon H real sense
Yuneec Typhoon H real sense
DJI Phantom 4 pro V2 Plus
DJI Phantom 4 pro V2 Plus
Yuneec Q-500
Yuneec Q-500
DJI M300RTK
DJI M300RTK
UAS-G SkyWalker
UAS-G SkyWalker
DJI M350RTK
DJI M350RTK
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