James Bonelli

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  May 2013 - now

  Manage and promote the safety program for VMMT-204.Instruct recently winged Naval Aviators in the flight and systems of the MV-22 Osprey.Attained Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor, Night System Familiarization Instructor, Crew Resource Manager Instructor, and Assistant NATOPS Instructor designations. Manage and promote safety program for VMM-262.Graduate of the US Navy Aviation Safety Officer School.Attained Division Leader flight leadership designation. Personnel OfficerManage travel and accountability for unit of 200+ personnel.Approving/Certifying Official for Defense Travel System (Level 20)Sponsorship Coordinator, Casualty Assistance Calls Representative, Postal Officer.Attained Section Leader flight leadership designation.Attained Low Altitude Tactics, Reduced Visibility Landing, and Air to Air Refueling Instructor qualifications. Managed daily operations of a Squadron while assigned to 31st MEU.Developed and distributed Air Plans for the Aviation Combat Element on a MEU.Scheduled and maintained proficiency for all air crew organic to VMM-262Attained Tiltrotor Aircraft Commander designation.Attained Basic Instructor Pilot and Functional Check Pilot designations. Organized and deconflicted daily events between my unit and higher headquarters while in garrison and on detachment.Managed unit's ground training requirements. Underwent Primary flight training in the T-6B with VT-28 in Corpus Christi, TXConducted Intermediate Helicopter training in the TH-57 with HT-18 in Milton, FLWinged as a Naval Aviator in the TC-12 with VT-35 in Corpus Christi, TXTrained at the MV-22B Fleet Replacement Squadron. VMMT-204 in Jacksonville, NC Supervised small unit physical training while awaiting class date at The Basic School.

  • Aviation Safety Officer

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Aviation Safety Officer

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Personnel Officer

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Current Operations Officer

    Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • Schedule Writer

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Student Naval Aviator

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2017

  • The Basic School STudent

    Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Assistant to Officer Selection Officer

    May 2013 - Dec 2013