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Nicholas Brockert

@nicholasbrockert

I plan safe, compliant unmanned aircraft missions backed by 24+ years of aviation operations experience.

I've spent more than 24 years in aviation operations, from leading air traffic control operations for over 100,000 aircraft movements with zero discrepancies to planning integrated air and missile defense.

I'm currently operating commercial UAS platforms and planning missions with pre-flight inspections, risk assessments, and aerial data collection. I work with LiDAR, RGB, multispectral, and thermal sensors, analyzing results in PIX4D and ArcGIS.

My Marine Corps experience includes securing FAA approvals for UAS operations near critical airspace corridors, developing emergency and loss-of-signal procedures, and delivering $9 million in annual manpower cost savings through data analysis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Student / Operator

Current

Pasco-Hernando State College

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Operated multiple small unmanned aircraft systems and completed FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate Exam with a 92%. Planned and performed flight operations including pre-flight inspections, mission planning, and risk assessments for UAS missions.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Holy Stone HS790 Parrot Anafi USA WingtraRAY Inspired Flight IF 800 Tomcat LiDAR RGB Multispectral Thermal Sensors Pix4D ArcGIS Photoshop DaVinci Resolve ROV FEMA Training Emergency Procedures Human Factors Ethical Hacking Unmanned Systems Security

Integrated Air & Missile Defense Planner

Marine Corps

Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Served as subject matter expert on integrated air and missile defense, advising on operational plans and defensive capabilities. Conducted strategic analysis and risk assessments to enhance defense posture and developed multi-national air defense plans.

strategic analysis Risk Assessment Mission Planning Interoperability Coordination Wargaming Operational Planning

Manpower Data Analyst

Marine Corps

Apr 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 5 months)

Analyzed large datasets to extract actionable insights and created detailed reports and data visualizations for senior leadership. Conducted manpower cost-saving reviews resulting in $9 million per year in savings.

Data Analysis Data Visualization Reporting Cost Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration Organizational Skills

Graduate Student

Naval Postgraduate School

Jul 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Completed Master of Science in Management with focus on manpower systems analysis. Developed proficiency in R and Stata programming for qualitative and quantitative research.

R Stata Data Analysis Research Manpower Analysis

Air Traffic Control Officer-in-Charge

Marine Corps

Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years)

Led air traffic control operations supporting over 100,000 aircraft movements with zero discrepancies. Coordinated with FAA to implement small-UAS procedures and secured approvals for UAS operations in Class B airspace.

Air Traffic Control Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Defense Coordination Airspace Management Leadership Emergency Procedures Communication Skills

Additional Experience

Marine Corps

Jul 2001 - Jul 2014 (13 years)

Coordinated team efforts and improved operational processes to enhance mission effectiveness. Demonstrated strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills supporting complex operations.

Coordination Process Improvement Communication Skills Organization Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pasco-Hernando State College

Associate of Science, UVSO

2025 -

Activities and societies: Operated DJI Mini 5 Pro, Holy Stone HS790, Parrot Anafi USA, WingtraRAY, and Inspired Flight IF-800 Tomcat; completed FAA Part 107 exam with 92%; trained in LiDAR, RGB, multispectral, and thermal sensors; used PIX4D and ARCGIS; completed FEMA training courses.

Pursuing an Associate of Science in UVSO with an expected graduation in December 2026. Currently operating multiple small unmanned aircraft systems and completing FAA Part 107 certification.