Nathan Titus

Nathan Titus has extensive work experience in the field of drone development and operations. Nathan started their career as an Air Force Pilot in 1994 and served until 2007. During this time, they gained valuable flying experience. In 2007, they became the Director of Operations for the 432nd Wg, where they led a team of over 320 personnel and oversaw combat operations. Nathan played a crucial role in the growth of combat drones and was recognized as the Field Grade Officer of the Year.

In 2011, Nathan transitioned to become the Commander of the AFLCMC/Big Safari Experimental Flight Test Squadron, where they were responsible for planning and executing unmanned drone hardware/software/weapons development. Nathan directly reported to the Chief of Staff of the USAF and managed a team of 71 operators, engineers, and support personnel.

From 2015 to 2018, Nathan served as the Chief of MQ-9 Engineering/Production & Acquisitions in the United States Air Force. In this role, they managed contracts totaling over $2B and led a senior staff of engineers and program management personnel. Their responsibilities included overseeing the production and project management of Air Force Predator and Reaper drones.

In 2018, Nathan joined Autonodyne LLC as the Director of Government Programs. Nathan held this position until June 2021, when they were promoted to Vice President of Operations.

Nathan Titus holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the United States Air Force Academy, which they completed in 1998. Nathan pursued an MBA in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from Trident University International, although the years of enrollment are not specified. Nathan also engaged in an Executive Program Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In 2009, they completed a program at the USAF Air Command and Staff College. In addition to their educational background, Nathan obtained certifications such as Commercial Pilot Airplane Single & Multi-engine Land; Instrument, Type BE-400; DC-10; MU-300 from the Federal Aviation Administration in July 2012. Nathan also holds an NAUI Certified Advanced/Rescue Diver certification from NAUI Worldwide, obtained in September 1989.