Ryan Nelson

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to leverage knowledge of aircraft, their systems, and flight dynamics. Skilled in flight operations and navigation with a keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response. Driven by a passion for all things aviation.

Work History:

2015-04 

- 2019-08

 Drone Test Pilot & Operations Safety

Drone Scan, International

• Demonstration, testing and maintenance
• Operations Safety both locally and internationally (Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Russia)
• Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environments.
• Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to problems.
• Created the company's Standard Operating Procedures

Carbon Composites, Durban

• Development of custom composite parts used in aviation, racing, and sports 
• Composite design work, mold making, repairs, and maintenance to epoxy, fiberglass, and carbon fiber items 

- 2017-07

 Manager

Café La Plage, Durban

• General Management 
• Customer Relations 
• Stage Sound/Lighting 
• Onboarded new employees with training and integration 

T&T Insurance Brokers, Durban

• Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
• Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
• Coded and processed applications into required electronic formats.
• Ad hoc (3 months work experience)

• South African Junior Champion for F3J model gliding 
• 3x Protea Colours Recipient for F3J World Championships in 2008, 2010, 2012. 

2014 - 2018 Private Pilot’s Licence

Durban Aviation Centre - Durban, South Africa

• Fixed Wing Single, VFR rated: (C152, JABI) 
• Currently Completing Commercial Pilots Licence 

2014

 High School Diploma

Kearsney College - Hillcrest, South Africa

• A Level Equivalent, Subjects Passed: Math, English, Physical Science, Geography, History, Afrikaans, Life Orientation 
• Awarded Half Colours for Service to the College (Media Creation) 
• Elected Head of Video Editing and Photography (2014) 
• Completed The Dale Carnegie Course (2013)