Preston S.

Preston S. has worked in a variety of roles since 2005. Preston began their career as a Cavalry Scout (Airborne) in the US Army, followed by a role as a Security Officer at Baxter Regional Medical Center from 2012 to 2016. Preston then worked as an Electro Mechanical Technician at Aquatic Nutrition from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as an Electro Mechanical Technician at Matternet Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Currently, they are working as a Reserve Engineer at Cobalt Robotics, and will be transitioning to a role as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at Ozark Airworks in 2022.

Preston S. obtained a Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University between 2013 and 2017. Preston also holds certifications as a UAS Pilot (FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot, obtained in May 2017), Divemaster (PADI, obtained in August 2015), Primary and Secondary Care CPR/AED/First Aid (Emergency First Response, obtained in August 2015), Rescue Diver (PADI, obtained in July 2015), Private Aircraft Pilot (Federal Aviation Administration, obtained in July 2013), Law Enforcement Officer (BAXTER COUNTY SHERIFFS RESERVE DEPUTY ASSOCIATION, obtained in November 2011), Modern Army Combatives Lv.2 (US Army, obtained in July 2009), Combat Lifesaver Course (US Army, obtained in May 2009), Modern Army Combatives Lv.1 (US Army, obtained in October 2008), Warrior Leader Course (US Army, obtained in October 2008), Small Arms Maintenance (Central Texas College Europe, obtained in August 2006), Airborne Course (US Army, obtained in May 2006), and Technical Transportation of Hazmat (United States Department of the Army, obtained in July 2010).