Nathan Downey
Dublin
Summary
I am a Law Student at Maynooth University and a UAV Pilot at Manna Air Delivery having worked up from Ground Operations Support. During my time as a Law student and a UAV Pilot, I have become skilled in a wide variety of subjects. This experience has allowed me to proceed throughout college in Maynooth, and work at Manna Air Delivery at the same time. I am a strongly motivated, determined, and reliable person who can work well both as an individual and as part of a team.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
UAV Pilot
Manna Air Delivery
Dublin
05.2025 - Current
- Conducting daily inspections of the aircraft to identify potential maintenance needs and to ensure safety for use in live operations.
- Monitoring the flight paths of multiple aircraft at once and ensuring the mission is being followed safely during live delivery missions.
- Assessing ground risk and ensuring safety for payload delivery.
- Reporting flight anomalies.
Polling Clerk
Elections Office Ireland
Dublin
2022 - Current
- Assisted voters with registration and ballot distribution during election events.
- Ensured compliance with electoral regulations for a smooth polling operation.
- Collaborated with team members to set up and dismantle polling stations efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with voters to address questions and concerns promptly.
Ground Operations Support
Manna Air Delivery
Dublin
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Loading and preparing aircraft for deliveries.
- Conducting pre-flight checks to ensure all safety protocols and regulations were followed on the ground.
- Clear and effective communication with the ground team and the Mission Control.
- Conducting daily safety inspections on equipment used within the delivery process to ensure public safety.
Gardening Business
Aaron Rogers
Dublin
04.2023 - 08.2023
- During the summer in 2023 I worked for a gardening business, redesigning customers gardens to bring their perfect vision to reality.
- Responsibilities:
- Project work, redesigning gardens.
- Dealing with members of the public, gaining their ideal vision.
- General cleaning, of tools and gardens.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Coolmine Community School
06-2023
LLB - Law
Maynooth University
Kildare, IrelandSkills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Creativity
- Public Speaking
References
Available upon request.
Certification
Certifiate of Completion of Practical Skill training for STS-01
Timeline
UAV Pilot
Manna Air Delivery
05.2025 - Current
Ground Operations Support
Manna Air Delivery
04.2024 - 04.2025
Gardening Business
Aaron Rogers
04.2023 - 08.2023
Polling Clerk
Elections Office Ireland
2022 - Current
Leaving Certificate -
Coolmine Community School
LLB - Law
Maynooth University