Full Name
Daryl Hickman
Job Title
UAS Division Operations Manager
Company/Organization
MTSU Aerospace Department
Speaker Bio
Daryl Hickman Jr. is the Operations Manager of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Division within the Aerospace Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). With a distinguished 22-year career in the United States Navy, Daryl retired with honors and transitioned to academia, pursuing a dual major in Video and Film Production and Unmanned Aircraft Systems at MTSU.
With his vast world experiences and creativity in both the video and UAS fields, he was hired as an Operations Assistant upon graduating. He quickly demonstrated his expertise and leadership, which led to his promotion to Operations Manager after three years. In this pivotal role, he is responsible for overseeing all field and lab operations, ensuring safety protocols are rigorously followed, managing student aircraft build issues, and fostering a rich learning environment for students. Daryl's dedication to detailed education and operational excellence underscores his commitment to advancing the field of unmanned aerial systems at MTSU and beyond.
With his vast world experiences and creativity in both the video and UAS fields, he was hired as an Operations Assistant upon graduating. He quickly demonstrated his expertise and leadership, which led to his promotion to Operations Manager after three years. In this pivotal role, he is responsible for overseeing all field and lab operations, ensuring safety protocols are rigorously followed, managing student aircraft build issues, and fostering a rich learning environment for students. Daryl's dedication to detailed education and operational excellence underscores his commitment to advancing the field of unmanned aerial systems at MTSU and beyond.
