James Romano

James Romano

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  • About me

    Aircraft Engineer (Profession) / Firefighter (Passion)

  • Education

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      1988 - 1993
      Bachelor's degree Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Experience

    • British Airways

      Apr 2000 - now

      Responsible for all transit, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and servicing of British Airways owned, and several contracted Heavy (wide-body) commercial aircraft types. Certification on Boeing 767. Held position from 04/95 to 05/00 - transferred to JFK/IM from 05/00 to 10/14 then transferred back to Engineering 10/14.Certified B1.1- B747-400 w/RR RB211-524G/H and CF6 Engine Airframe Interfacing ElementsCertified B1.1- B777-200/300 w/GE90 and RR Trent 800/1000 Engine Airframe Interfacing ElementsFAA Ruby award for Avionics 1998 Show less

      • Licensed Aircraft Engineer

        Apr 1994 - now
      • Information Management Officer

        Apr 2000 - Oct 2014
    • Old Brown Dog Software https://www.overflandersfields.com/

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2021
      Graphical Artist

      Commercially published and sold WWI Combat Filght Simulaotr. Graphical responsibilities included "skining" models for several types of historical aircraft types. Thorough research using vintage photos and visits to many flying and non-flying aviation museums all across the world produced some of the most accurate depictions of personal paint schemes of many known and unknown WWI pilots. https://www.overflandersfields.com/

    • Western Suffolk BOCES

      Jan 2022 - now
      Adjunct Instructor

      Teaching basic operating principles of aircraft and their systems including component identification, location, function, interaction, servicing, repair, troubleshooting, overhaul, inspection, and safety in regards to FAA Airframe and Powerplant qualifications.

    • United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

      Apr 2023 - now
      Auxiliarist (Flight Observer)

      Volunteer Auxiliarist training to become a Flight Observer for Search & Rescue, Survey and Off-Shore Patrol when necessary.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Mar 1991
    • B777-200/300 B1

      EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency
      May 2015
    • Incident Safety Officer - Fire Suppression (ISO)

      U.S. Fire Administration
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • B767-200/300 ETOPS LSMA

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Aug 1998
    • B747-400 B1

      EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency
      Mar 2015
    • B747-100/200 Dispatch Approval

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Feb 1998
  • Volunteer Experience

    • FireFighter

      Issued by West Islip Fire Department on Jan 2012
      West Islip Fire DepartmentAssociated with James Romano
    • Search and Rescue/Recovery Dive Team : Lieutenant

      Issued by West Islip Fire Dept SCUBA Team on Jun 2012
      West Islip Fire Dept SCUBA TeamAssociated with James Romano
    • Member

      Issued by BAYPORT AERODROME SOCIETY INC on Jul 2021
      BAYPORT AERODROME SOCIETY INCAssociated with James Romano