Benjamin Aretha

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2024

  Manages the Operator Section, which consists of eleven Soldiers, by commanding oversight and tactical planning to streamline flight operations and enhance mission readiness. Prepares, plans, and coordinates the execution of support missions to aid the organization. Assigns daily tasks and responsibilities for the mid-level and first-line supervisors to carry out. Trains, Coaches, and Mentors the Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers of the Operator Section. Conducts performance reviews with the supervisors to provide feedback and ensure they understand their responsibilities. Utilizes Microsoft Office to create training products, compile paperwork, and create product trackers. Motivates and empowers teammates to build cohesion and morale. Show less Oversaw the daily command of a Squad of four Soldiers and directed them through assigned tasks. Responsible for the welfare, and training of the soldiers on flight operations, and coaching them through their Army careers. Conducted regular inspections of Soldiers and their equipment to ensure individual readiness and cleanliness. Resolved any issues that could possibly arise between individuals in the Squad. Performed counseling sessions to review individual performance and discuss any career goals or accomplishments. Show less

  • Section Leader

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2024

  • Squad Leader

    Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Team Leader

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Program Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Shield AI

  Jul 2024 - now

  V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Operators must be proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position. As a member of the Deployed Operations team, AVOs support DoD and foreign customers in an operational capacity during maritime and land-based OCONUS deployments.

  • Associate Air Vehicle Operator

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Temporary Air Vehicle Operator

    Jul 2024 - Sept 2024