JAMES JOHNSON

Experience

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  Delta Air Lines

  Jan 1978 - Jan 2005

  International Captain on Boeing 767-ER, Manager of Applied Meteorology

  As International Captain, experienced in Caribbean, European, Central American and South American operations.As Manager of Applied Meteorology, my accomplishments included: - Developed new operational strategies and turbulence avoidance guidelines which reduced Flight Attendant injuries from turbulence on annualized basis saving airline $1.2 million/year. - Creating the industry’s first color turbulence prediction chart for commercial aircrews - Appointed by senior management to chair Delta’s 8-member Turbulence Review Board - Turbulence avoidance research - Interface with Delta Senior Management, FAA, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Received Executive Vice-President award for leadership/dedication. - Conducted research and post-incident analysis - Directed six simultaneous and comprehensive projects dealing with turbulence forecasting, observation and turbulence avoidance strategies. During my time at Delta, I also was a Flight Engineer, First Officer, Captain, and Line Check Airman. Show less

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  Air Line Pilots Association

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2004

  - Trained and experienced Aviation Safety Investigator in both on-site investigation and post accident data analysis. - Chairman of Aviation Meteorology Committee. - Devised weather training standards for airlines certificated in the United States. - Collaborated with FAA and NCAR on industry leading windshear training program for commercial airline pilots. - International Icing Harmonization Working Group - Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) Working Group Show less - Vice - Chairman of Communications Committee - Kamelmeyer Award for exceptional service to the profession - Primary contact for national and local electronic and print media (on and off camera). - Developed Delta’s base spokesman program - Created and implemented training course for spokesman program, which became model for most U.S. carrier pilot organizations - Writer and Co-Producer of History of the Air Line Pilots Association video - Adjunct instructor at the George Meany Institute for Labor Studies, teaching courses in business communication and "TV--The Cool Medium." Show less

  • Air Safety Investigator

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2004

  • Director Of Media Relations

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
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  AeroSea, LLC.

  Mar 1995 - now

  President

  Provide aviation and aerospace strategic planning and communication, as well as directing and managing specific project work for clients. This work can be completed on a stand-alone basis or accomplished by pulling teams of subject matter experts together. Was recently a visiting scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and Senior Advisor to NEXA Capital in Washington D.C. conducting Drone (UAS) research for NASA.Areas of expertise include: - Research and applications for: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Weather Technology in the Cockpit - FAA NextGen Weather Integration - High Altitude Wake Vortex Behavior - Aircraft Icing and Thunderstorms- Accident investigation and analysis- Safety Management Systems and Human Factors- Create and present weather seminars for flight instructors, corporate pilots and mariners nationwide- Formulate and evaluate Safety Management Systems (SMS)- Provide air safety and maritime consultation covering all factors of on-site and off-site accident / incident data collection and analysis to pro-active accident prevention training. - Develop and conduct customized training on hazardous weather, space weather, and risk management for Corporate Flight Departments, the FAA and General Aviation organizations. - Provide wide range of communication services and training tailored to aviation / aerospace and maritime industries. Show less

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  Nanovapor Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Vice President Global Operations

  Accountable for tactical operations. Advanced contract negotiations, drove customer relationships support, revisions to customer operating manuals, shipping and sales, as well as strategic planning including training, marketing, corporate safety and communications. Recognized for developing deep relationships with potential international customers and ensured their retention and growth throughout contract life cycle. - Member of management team that developed global corporate strategy for sales, marketing, international customer relationships and internal communication - Assessed company safety risks and implemented operational plans to manage and mitigate risks - Hands-on leader and led team to improve environment for employees and operational efficiency - Created comprehensive marketing plan for product lines, - Designed, implemented and delivered all training programs for customers - Oversaw and directed manufacturing and delivery schedules Show less