Will Taylor

Background

About Will Taylor

Versatile aviation professional with a distinguished career spanning military and civilian sectors, leveraging extensive expertise in air operations, surveillance, and mission systems across global environments. Possessing a diverse background in military and civilian air operations, including maritime patrol, overland intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), search and rescue (SAR), and airborne law enforcement (ALE). Experienced in resource protection, oil slick surveillance, fisheries patrols, wildfire monitoring, and asset inspection. As a Mission Systems Specialist at PAL Aerospace's Systems Integration & Engineering Division, I drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to advance manned ISR capabilities. My journey began in the Royal New Zealand Air Force as an Air Warfare Specialist, mastering maritime surveillance and acoustic warfare. Later, as a Sensor Operator with PAL Aerospace, I contributed to international surveillance operations across North America, the Arctic, West Africa, the Indian Ocean, and European waters. Proven track record in technical writing, business development, marketing, and project management, having successfully led the touch-less deployment of iPad Electronic Flight Bag programs, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies. Skilled in marketing & communications, research & development, and aircraft integration. Certified as a 1CAD Assistant Search Master (ASM) and experienced as both a classroom and airborne instructor, with a focus on procedural development and operational test and evaluation (OT & E) of airborne surveillance systems, sensors, and software. Committed to community service through volunteer work with search and rescue organizations, contributing valuable expertise to Canada's SAR program. Passionate about mentoring and fostering the next generation of aviation leaders, eager to share knowledge and experiences in this dynamic field.