Matthew Torres
About Matthew Torres
Matthew Torres serves as the Chief sUAS Pilot for Electric Utilities at Firmatek, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the United States Air Force, where he served for 16 years in various roles, including Technical Sergeant and Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
Current Role at Firmatek
Matthew Torres serves as the Chief sUAS Pilot for Electric Utilities at Firmatek. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in the electric utilities sector. His role involves overseeing the use of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for various applications within the industry.
Previous Experience at Firmatek
Before his current role, Matthew Torres worked at Firmatek as the Electric Utilities Team Lead and sUAS Pilot for a duration of five months in 2021. In this capacity, he managed projects and led a team focused on integrating sUAS technology into electric utility operations.
Military Background
Matthew Torres has a significant military background, having served in the United States Air Force for 16 years as a Technical Sergeant from 2000 to 2016. His experience includes roles as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician from 2005 to 2011 and as an Aircraft Instructor from 2011 to 2014 at Travis Air Force Base. He also served as an EC-130H Maintainer from 2001 to 2005 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Role in the US Air Force Honor Guard
Matthew Torres was part of the US Air Force Honor Guard, serving as a Base Honorguard from 2005 to 2007 at Travis Air Force Base. This role involved ceremonial duties and representing the Air Force at various events.
Experience at R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.
Matthew Torres worked at R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. as a Field Team Lead and sUAS Pilot from 2020 to 2021 in Folsom, California. In this position, he led field operations and utilized sUAS technology for engineering projects.