anthony sandy
@anthonysandy
Airborne ISR and RPAS pilot delivering real-time sensor intelligence and operational safety.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) professional with over 20 years of experience in military and national security operations within the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. I specialize in airborne sensor operations and mission coordination, providing real-time intelligence and situational awareness in dynamic, high-risk environments.
I operate advanced EO/IR and maritime radar systems on platforms such as the AW139/C-26, using technologies including FLIR Star, SAFIRE, and ELTA ELM-2022. I also apply RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) to improve mission effectiveness, reduce manpower requirements, and enhance safety—supporting operational planning, field activities, border security, anti-narcotics efforts, and public safety initiatives.
Beyond operations, I’ve trained and developed personnel as an experienced instructor in weapons handling and operational procedures, and I’ve served as a subject matter resource for RPAS capabilities within my unit. Today, I’m pursuing the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation and actively bringing my operational discipline into strategic security and risk management through my work in intelligence and security services and aerial operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice Chief Executive Officer
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Part-time Vice Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Intelligence and Security Services with expertise in counter surveillance and technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM).
Operational regions: Trinidad & Tobago | Georgia, USA (on-demand / contract basis)
Senior Lecturer
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Lecturer - Radio Operator Qualification Course, Lecturer - Operations Center Clerk Qualification Course
• Conduct aerial reconnaissance and surveillance using RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) to support intelligence-gathering operations
• Provide real-time aerial imagery and situational awareness to support operational planning and field activities
• Apply drone technology to improve mission effectiveness, reduce manpower requirements, and enhance safety
• Maintain operational readines
Armourer/ Firearms Instructor
Apr 2014 - Present (12 years 3 months)
• Deliver instruction in weapons handling, safety, and marksmanship to military personnel
• Maintain, inspect, and manage firearms and related equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Enforce strict compliance with safety protocols and military standards
• Support training programs aimed at improving individual and unit-level operational performance
Airborne ISR Sensor Operator
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force
Oct 2002 - Present (23 years 9 months)
Operates airborne ISR sensor systems to provide real-time intelligence and situational awareness in support of national security missions. Coordinates mission activities across aircrew, ground units, and command structures and supports planning, execution, and post-operation reporting.
Airborne ISR Sensor Operator — AW139/C-26 EO/IR Mission Systems and Mission Coor
Oct 2002 - Present (23 years 9 months)
• Conduct airborne ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations in support of national security missions, providing real-time intelligence and situational awareness to command elements
• Operate advanced sensor systems to detect, track, and monitor targets across maritime and land environments
• Coordinate mission activities, ensuring effective communication between aircrew,
Worked as a PADI Divemaster with assignments in the Caribbean.
Flight Operations Officer/ SAR Technical Crewman
Jul 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years)
Worked as Flight Operations Officer/ SAR Technical Crewman at National Helicopter Services Limited.
Flight Ops Officer / SAR
National Helicopter Services Limited
Jul 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years)
Flight Operations Officer and SAR Technical Crewman supporting helicopter operations at National Helicopter Services Limited.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ebssa
Counter surveillance Operator
USAF NCO Academy
Diploma, Military and Strategic Leadership
2018 - 2018
United States Air Force, Paul W. Airey NCO Academy, in residence
Shaw Academy
Diploma, Photography
2017 - 2017
Diploma in Photography
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate, sUAS
sUAS Key Concepts
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Certificate, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
2016 - 2016
Introduction to Incident Command System
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
National Response Framework, An Introduction
Professional Development Series (PDS) - FEMA
Certification Institute For Quality International LTD
Certificate, Train the Trainer
2015 - 2015
Canadian Emergency Management College
CBRN Awareness Course
2009 - 2009
Harris Corporation Technical Training Center
Diploma, RF Communications Equipment Specialist
2009 - 2009
Harris Corporation RF Communications Division Field Training Course
Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute
Seaman Class IV
2005 - 2005
Section AVI/1 Paragraph 2 of the STCW95 Code and amended Annex to the STCW 78 Convention
Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
Radio Operator Class III
2005 - 2005
Radio Operator Specialist Qualification (Class III)
Civil Aviation Crew Resource Management
2004 - 2004
Director of Civil Aviation approved Crew Resource Management Course
National Helicopter Services Limited
Dangerous Goods Training Programme
2004 - 2004
Dangerous Goods Training Programe for Flight crew
Civil Aviation Crew Resource Management
Crew Resource Management
2004 -
Completed a Director of Civil Aviation approved Crew Resource Management course (2004).
Caribbean Union College Sec. School
High School
1999 - 2001
USAF Paul W. Airey NCO Academy
Diploma, Military and Strategic Leadership
2018 -
Completed a Diploma in Military and Strategic Leadership while in residence at the USAF Paul W. Airey NCO Academy (2018).
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