Tyler Earnest is an aviation professional specializing in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) program analysis and implementation within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He currently serves as a consultant with Crown Consulting, where he supports the strategic integration of UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Previously, Tyler worked at Workhorse Aero, focusing on aerospace technical training. There, he served as a Remote Pilot in Command and Training Lead for the test and evaluation team. He also gained operational experience as a Remote Pilot in Command with UPS Flight Forward, operating under the company’s Part 135 air carrier certificate.
Tyler holds a B.S. in Aeronautical Science and an M.S. in Aeronautics, with distinction, both from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. He is a commercially rated pilot (ASEL, AMEL, Instrument) and an FAA-certified Remote Pilot.
M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology and Aviation Aerospace Operations, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science: Commercial Pilot, Applied Meteorology, and Business Administration, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ