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James R. Landis, MSEd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Citizen Development Area Manager, VA & NC

  • Education

    • U.S. Navy Flight School

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      Designated as a Naval Aviator Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew N/A

      Undergraduate (Primary Flight Training) and Postgraduate (Advanced Flight Training) learning to fly the T-34 and TH-57 while earning instrument rating.

    • Marine Corp University Command and Staff College

      2006 - 2011

    • Joint Air Operations Command and Control Course

      2009 - 2009
      Joint Air Operations

    • Bowsher High School

      1986 - 1990

      Activities and Societies: Football College Prep

    • Syracuse University

      2014 - 2015
      VCTP (veterans career transition program) Project Management

    • Fort Hays State University

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Science Education

    • University of North Florida

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor's Degree Political Science Summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: NROTC, PI SIGMA ALPHA Minor in Business

    • Pensacola Junior College

      1996 - 1999
      Computer and Information Sciences, General

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jul 1990 - Aug 2015

      Analyze Safety related data for SH-60B and MH-60R and conduct Safety Surveys of Naval Aviation Squadrons worldwide.Comprehensive analysis and quality assurance on hundreds of hazard reports culminating in monthly feedback to the fleet resulting in increased safety awareness and mishap prevention. Trusted with an asset worth several million dollars as Naval Aviator and Helicopter Aircraft Commander for the UH-3H . Directly responsible for the planning, executing, and safe completion of all assigned missions. Responsible as a Post Maintenance Functional Check pilot to evaluate safe aircraft operation within normal operating parameters. Manage the Aviation Culture Workshop program enabling workshop scheduling and funding for all Navy and Marine Corps squadrons. Safety Survey Team Lead for over a dozen surveys. Led a team of 14 personnel on various occasions and worldwide locations conducting Safety Survey’s in an effort to continuously improve Naval and Marine Corp aviation Safety Programs. Trained Watch Officers and conducted watches aboard Amphibious Assualt Ships in the Tactical Air Control Center which is the principal air operations installation (ship-based) from which all aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are controlled. Event coordinator for annual Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show. Led the implementation of a 6 month preparatory Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) involving numerous tenant commands and civilian organizations. Flawlessly led the execution of over 15 airshow acts. Assisted other installations within the region with their Air Show planning. Installation Aviation Safety Officer. BASH program manager. Led the Air Operations Department Safety Team in all aspects of safety resulting in the Air Station receiving the grade of outstanding on the Naval Aviation Safety Bi-annual Facility Survey. The air station scored in the top 3% of all facilities surveyed in the previous 2 years. Scheduled daily flight operations of over 3,300 flight hours. Directed Operations for 20 pilots and aircrew on a three aircraft detachment. Directly coordinated the turnover of HC-2 Det 2 to HSC-26 Det 1. Aviation Rotary Aircrewman & Sensor Operator and Rescue Swimmer.

      • Rotary Safety Analyst

        Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

      • Naval Aviator

        Aug 2001 - Aug 2015

      • Naval Officer

        Aug 2001 - Aug 2015

      • Safety Culture and Risk Management Asst. Division Head

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

      • Safety Survey Team Lead

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

      • Tactical Air Control Center Watch Officer Instructor

        Sept 2009 - Jan 2012

      • Event Coordinator

        Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

      • Aviation Safety Officer

        Jun 2008 - Sept 2009

      • Schedules Officer

        Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

      • Detachment Operations Officer

        Jul 2005 - Sept 2005

      • Naval Aircrewman

        Jul 1990 - Aug 2001

    • U.S. Navy

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2009
      HCO (Helicopter Control Officer)

      Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) - On air-capable ships which have no aviation department, the HCO is responsible for all aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in the ship's control zone.Personally trained 2 HCO's and directed over 1100 mishap-free landings which trained multiple DOD, USCG and other Federal Agency pilots in helicopter deck landing qualifications.

    • Sebastian River High School

      Jul 2015 - Jul 2022
      Senior Naval Science Instructor

    • US Naval Education & Training

      Jul 2022 - now
      Citizen Development Area Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aircraft Commander, UH-3H

      US Navy

    • Functional Check Pilot, UH-3H

      US Navy

    • Crew Resource Management Instructor Course

      U.S. Navy
      May 2013

    • Federal Aviation Safety Officer

      FAA
      Jun 2012

    • Master Training Specialist

      US Navy
      Sept 1999

    • Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA

    • Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Airplane

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA

    • Instrument Pilot, Helicopter

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA

    • Instrument Pilot, Single Engine Airplane

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Old Dominion University
      Oct 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Regional Teacher of the Year Embry-Riddle University Jul 2019
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Meritorious Service Medal President of the United States Jun 2015
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Secretary of the Navy Aug 2011 Meritorious service while serving at passenger/mail/cargo officer, Search and Rescue Officer and Tactical Air Control Center Watch Officer while deployed to fifth and sixth fleets. Managed all air logistics for the KEARSARGE Amphibious Ready Group, moving over 4600 passengers and over 140,000 pounds of cargo. During Operation Odyssey Dawn he directed over 500 combat sorties and the transfer of over 6 million pounds of fuel. He seamlessly coordinated the movement of 17 Combined Task Force… Show more Meritorious service while serving at passenger/mail/cargo officer, Search and Rescue Officer and Tactical Air Control Center Watch Officer while deployed to fifth and sixth fleets. Managed all air logistics for the KEARSARGE Amphibious Ready Group, moving over 4600 passengers and over 140,000 pounds of cargo. During Operation Odyssey Dawn he directed over 500 combat sorties and the transfer of over 6 million pounds of fuel. He seamlessly coordinated the movement of 17 Combined Task Force Sixty-Five staff members from Naples, Italy to USS KEARSARGE. This time critical movement allowed the Combined Task Force to manage all U.S. maritime surface combatants within the Joint Operating Area. Show less
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Secretary of the Navy Aug 2009 Meritorious service while serving as Aviation Safety Officer, Helicopter Control Officer, and Air Show Coordinator at Naval Air Station Pensacola. His aviation safety expertise and extensive knowledge of Operational Risk Management enable him to author a complete revision of the installations Naval Aviation Safety Program which resulted in a grade of outstanding on the Naval Safety Center Bi-annual facilities survey. As Helicopter Control Officer, he directed over 2,100 helicopter landing… Show more Meritorious service while serving as Aviation Safety Officer, Helicopter Control Officer, and Air Show Coordinator at Naval Air Station Pensacola. His aviation safety expertise and extensive knowledge of Operational Risk Management enable him to author a complete revision of the installations Naval Aviation Safety Program which resulted in a grade of outstanding on the Naval Safety Center Bi-annual facilities survey. As Helicopter Control Officer, he directed over 2,100 helicopter landing trainer (HLT) landings; over 140 in the challenging night vision goggle environment, qualifying over 400 student pilots. Show less
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Joint Service Commendation Medal Secretary of Defense Oct 2007 Exceptional performance as an Individual Augmentee with Combined Joint Task Force Eighty Two in Afghanistan. His direct efforts and initiative greatly improved the Information Operations Electronic Warfare Program. His revision of the ISAF Afghanistan Airborne Electronic Warfare Playbook directly attributed to an increased efficiency of Task Force implementation of Information Operations in support of ground maneuver units.
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Secretary of the Navy Oct 2005 Professional achievement as Detachment Operations Officer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Two, deployed with Commander, Logistics Forces, United States Naval Forces Central Command. Expertly managed scheduling and operations for 20 pilots and aircrew on a three aircraft detachment. His efforts culminated in the accumulation of 282 mishap free flight hours, the delivery of 474 passengers and 47 tons of mail and cargo. He meticulously coordinated flight scheduling and operations… Show more Professional achievement as Detachment Operations Officer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Two, deployed with Commander, Logistics Forces, United States Naval Forces Central Command. Expertly managed scheduling and operations for 20 pilots and aircrew on a three aircraft detachment. His efforts culminated in the accumulation of 282 mishap free flight hours, the delivery of 474 passengers and 47 tons of mail and cargo. He meticulously coordinated flight scheduling and operations with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six detachment one ensuring a smooth transition from the Desert Ducks to the Desert Hawks. Show less
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal Secretary of the Navy Jun 1999 Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as a High-Risk Instructor assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command. He consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. His unsurpassed dedication and commitment to excellence directly resulted in the preparation of 218 Aircrew and 142 Rescue Swimmer Candidates for service to the fleet. He flawlessly maintained and accurately processed over 200 training records that significantly enhanced… Show more Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as a High-Risk Instructor assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command. He consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. His unsurpassed dedication and commitment to excellence directly resulted in the preparation of 218 Aircrew and 142 Rescue Swimmer Candidates for service to the fleet. He flawlessly maintained and accurately processed over 200 training records that significantly enhanced the divisions statistic database capabilities. Show less
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Secretary of the Navy Aug 1996 Meritorious service while serving as NATOPS Petty Officer and Communications Supervisor in Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ELEVEN. His exceptional professional skill as Tactical Systems Operator in the SH-60F and Crew Chief in the HH-60H combined with his remarkable personal discipline and dedication, greatly contributed to the squadron winning the Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet Battle Efficiency Award and the Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Trophy. He demonstrated extraordinary… Show more Meritorious service while serving as NATOPS Petty Officer and Communications Supervisor in Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ELEVEN. His exceptional professional skill as Tactical Systems Operator in the SH-60F and Crew Chief in the HH-60H combined with his remarkable personal discipline and dedication, greatly contributed to the squadron winning the Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet Battle Efficiency Award and the Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Trophy. He demonstrated extraordinary knowledge in the employment in the employment of the SH-60F tactical systems during every major ASW exercise and against operational submarines. Mandating unprecedented standards of excellence, his superior inflight troubleshooting of complex sensor equipment permitted uninterrupted ASW prosecution during every sortie. Displaying skill and judgment normally shown by the most senior crewman, he flawlessly performed during numerous Special Warfare and CSAR operations and exercises. Show less
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Aircrewman of the Year (Southeast Region) Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) Jan 1996
    • Awarded to James R. Landis, MSEd
      Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ELEVEN Aircrewman of the Year Commanding Officer Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ELEVEN Jan 1996

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President-Junior Varsity

      Issued by Board Member/Indian River Baseball Booster Club on Feb 2014
      Board Member/Indian River Baseball Booster ClubAssociated with James R. Landis, MSEd

    • Board Member/Baseball Commissioner

      Issued by Southern Chesapeake Football Association on Oct 2011
      Southern Chesapeake Football AssociationAssociated with James R. Landis, MSEd

    • Player Agent

      Issued by Greenbrier Athletic Association on Apr 2009
      Greenbrier Athletic AssociationAssociated with James R. Landis, MSEd