Eric Ude

Eric Ude is a Flight Operations Associate for the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The Flight Operations Associate position is designed to support and enhance existing Flight Operations Coordinators' efforts in preparing for and executing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) missions. Eric provides essential ground support, ensuring all equipment and personnel are ready for an operation, and assisting with the coordination of logistics and maintenance.

Eric worked over eight (8) years as a Statistician Assistant for Training Wing Four at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC). Eric is also a military veteran who served over ten (10) years in the United States Air Force in Air Transportation/Logistics.

Eric holds an Associate's Degree from Saint Leo University. He intends to take his last few remaining classes through TAMU-CC to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. A few of Eric’s hobbies are playing guitar, singing, writing music, collecting (cards/records/coins), disc golf, as well as hunting and fishing.