Mark Rhoads
About Mark Rhoads
Mark Rhoads is an Aviation Safety Engineer at Bastion Technologies, Inc., with a background in the US Army and extensive experience in aviation safety and logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management and possesses a Government Top Secret Clearance.
Current Role at Bastion Technologies
Mark Rhoads serves as an Aviation Safety Engineer at Bastion Technologies, Inc. since 2023. His role is based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this position, he supports the AMCOM Safety Office by ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
Professional Experience in the US Army
Mark Rhoads has a notable background in the US Army, where he held various positions from 2015 to 2022. He served as Tech Supply Officer and ARMT Platoon Leader at Hunter Army Airfield for four years. Following this, he worked as a Production Control Officer at Ft. Stewart, GA for three years. He also held the position of Forward Maintenance Officer in Afghanistan for seven months, gaining combat experience during multiple deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Previous Employment at COLSA
Before joining Bastion Technologies, Mark Rhoads worked as a UAS Program Logistics Analyst at COLSA for nine months in 2022. This role was based in Huntsville, Alabama, where he contributed to logistics and program management within the unmanned aerial systems sector.
Educational Background
Mark Rhoads has pursued a comprehensive education in technical management. He studied at American Military University, earning an Associate of Science degree in Technical Management from 2017 to 2020 and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, expected to complete in 2024. He also attended Lansing Community College, where he studied Criminal Justice from 2001 to 2002, and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 2001.
Security Clearance and Skills
Mark Rhoads holds a Government Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) designation, reflecting a high level of trust and responsibility. He is recognized for his exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, he has extensive experience with automated maintenance management systems, including ULLS-A, ACN, IETM, FEDLOG, JKCS, and AWBS.