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About me
Aviation Logistics & Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One
Education

Us agency for international development
2018 - 2018Certificate military joint operations planning and strategy
Lockheed martin
2018 - 2018Certificate f-35 joint strike fighter operations, logistics & maintenance
Navsup wss academy
2017 - 2017Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
Joint deployment training center
2017 - 2017Joint operarions planning and execution system action officer military joint operations planning and strategy
Navy supply corps school
2017 - 2017Completion certificate intro to expeditionary logistics
Expeditionary warfare training group, atlantic
2016 - 2016Certificate maritime prepositioning staff planning
Joint aviation supply maintenance and material management
2015 - 2015Logistics, materials, and supply chain managementThe Joint Aviation Supply and Maintenance Material Management (JASMMM) seeks to improve aircraft readiness through the teamwork of Maintenance and Supply Logisticians. The purpose is to develop technical, supervisory, and management skills in aviation support procedures to create a mutual awareness between maintenance and supply personnel for optimum weapon system support. Specific emphasis is placed on the synergy created through strong lines of communication built between Maintenance and… Show more The Joint Aviation Supply and Maintenance Material Management (JASMMM) seeks to improve aircraft readiness through the teamwork of Maintenance and Supply Logisticians. The purpose is to develop technical, supervisory, and management skills in aviation support procedures to create a mutual awareness between maintenance and supply personnel for optimum weapon system support. Specific emphasis is placed on the synergy created through strong lines of communication built between Maintenance and Supply.The following topics are covered but are not limited to:- Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) initiatives- AVCAL processing allowancing- Inventory management- All levels of training- Advanced management / leadership techniques of NAMP fundamentals- All levels of Maintenance influencing Flight-Line Operations. Show less

Expeditionary warfare school
2011 - 2013Military joint operations planning and strategyExpeditionary Warfare School provides Marine Captains career-level professional military education and professional military training in command and control, Marine Air Ground Task Force operations ashore, and naval expeditionary operations in order to enable them to command or to serve as a primary staff officer in their military occupational specialty, integrate the capabilities resident within their element of the MAGTF, integrate their element within the MAGTF, and understand the… Show more Expeditionary Warfare School provides Marine Captains career-level professional military education and professional military training in command and control, Marine Air Ground Task Force operations ashore, and naval expeditionary operations in order to enable them to command or to serve as a primary staff officer in their military occupational specialty, integrate the capabilities resident within their element of the MAGTF, integrate their element within the MAGTF, and understand the functioning of the other elements of the MAGTF. Show less

Marine advisor course
2012 - 2012Special, irregular and counterterrorist operations advisor training groupComprehensive Marine Corps Training curriculum designed to instruct advisor teams to advise, mentor, and train foreign military, police, and border units in operational techniques and procedures to combat terrorism and counter an insurgency. Located aboard the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center Twentynine Palms, Advisor Training Group provides culminating pre-deployment training and assessment, including a fully- immersive mission rehearsal exercise to partner-mentor teams deploying… Show more Comprehensive Marine Corps Training curriculum designed to instruct advisor teams to advise, mentor, and train foreign military, police, and border units in operational techniques and procedures to combat terrorism and counter an insurgency. Located aboard the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center Twentynine Palms, Advisor Training Group provides culminating pre-deployment training and assessment, including a fully- immersive mission rehearsal exercise to partner-mentor teams deploying to Operation Enduring Freedom.Immersive training environment features rehearsal of common advisor situations with an emphasis on:- Rapport building/Combined operations planning- Mounted and dismounted tactical operations- Counter-insurgency operations- Police operations, site exploitation, detainee handling- Integration of PRTs and the “whole of government” approach to Assessment of ANSF counterparts- Live-fire foreign weapons training and motorized patrol course Show less

Aircraft maintenance officer course
2011 - 2011Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, generalProvide designated aviation ground officers who are members of organizational or intermediate maintenance organizations with technical information and knowledge of the managerial responsibilities required to perform aircraft maintenance positionsEncompasses the entire spectrum of Naval and Marine Corps aviation maintenance management with particular emphasis on the organizational and intermediate maintenance activities to include their interface with the supply system as well as various… Show more Provide designated aviation ground officers who are members of organizational or intermediate maintenance organizations with technical information and knowledge of the managerial responsibilities required to perform aircraft maintenance positionsEncompasses the entire spectrum of Naval and Marine Corps aviation maintenance management with particular emphasis on the organizational and intermediate maintenance activities to include their interface with the supply system as well as various other related activities. Aviation maintenance management, aviation maintenance process, operational readiness, organization and support, maintenance control; administration, personal correspondence, manpower management and maintenance training program; material management, Navy supply system; support asset management, maintenance data system; forms and reports; flight deck safety, NAVOSH and hazardous materials; deployment/detachment planning, aircraft weight and balance; mock maintenance laboratory. Show less

Aviation preflight indoctrination
2011 - 2011Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general
Center for operational culture and learning
2010 - 2010Linguistics
Basic officer course
2009 - 2010Military science and operational studiesTrain and educate newly commissioned or appointed officers in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company grade officers in the operating forces, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities, and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander.

Colerain high school
1999 - 2003High school diploma high school/secondary diplomas and certificates 3.9/4.0Activities and Societies: Football, Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

Pm-prolearn
2021 - 2021Certification agile certified practicioner
Pm-prolearn
2021 - 2021Certification, project management professional (40 hours)
Expeditionary warfare training group, pacific
2023 - 2023Completion certificate amphibious warfare indoctrination
Expeditionary warfare training group, pacific
2024 - 2024Compeltion certificate amphibious warfare staff planning
Joint forces staff college, national defense university
2023 - 2023Military joint operations planning and strategy
University of dayton
2003 - 2008Bachelor of engineering (b.e.) civil engineeringActivities and Societies: American Society of Civil Engineers, Varsity Football, 3-time Pioneer Football League All Academic, 4 year letterman. 2007 Mid-Major National Champions

Marine corps university
2016 - 2018Command & staff course
Webster university
2013 - 2016Master of business administration (mba) global emphasis
Experience

Abercrombie & associates civil engineers and surveyors
May 2003 - Aug 2003Land surveyorWorked as Surveyor Apprentice after graduating from High School prior to attending the University of Dayton.

Monarch construction
May 2004 - Aug 2004Assistant project managerServed as Project Manager in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH during a Cooperative Education Opportunity. My primary responsibilities were to ensure that the project team accomplishes company goals through a safe work environment, effective LEAN planning & scheduling, cost control, quality control, coordination of sub-contractors, craft workers, and most of all superior customer service.Specific Responsibilities:•Establish & maintain Master Progress Schedule•Maintain Owner, Architect, Subcontractor & Vendor relations•Prepare Budget and Financial Reporting. Maintain General Contract and Subcontract Documents•Maintain Quality Assurance and Control. Establish & monitor administrative procedures for the project•Organize work & train staff organization on projects•Keep management informed on progress of project and budget•Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required Show less

Messer construction co.
May 2007 - Aug 2007Project engineerServed as Project Manager Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. My primary responsibilities were to ensure that the project team accomplishes company goals through a safe work environment, effective LEAN planning & scheduling, cost control, quality control, coordination of sub-contractors, craft workers, and most of all superior customer service.Specific Responsibilities:•Establish & maintain Master Progress Schedule•Maintain Owner, Architect, Subcontractor & Vendor relations•Prepare Budget and Financial Reporting. Maintain General Contract and Subcontract Documents•Maintain Quality Assurance and Control. Establish & monitor administrative procedures for the project•Organize work & train staff organization on projects•Keep management informed on progress of project and budget•Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required Show less

Development resource consultants
May 2008 - Feb 2009Project engineerDRC Engineering, Inc. (DRC) is a consulting engineering and land surveying firm that provides services to commercial, industrial, retail, and residential developers. Duties Included:- site civil design and subdivision engineering for projects such as large regional retail centers, business parks, industrial parks, residential in-fills, and new subdivisions.- liaise with all appropriate government entities - preparation of necessary grading plans, plot plans, erosion control plans, street plans, hydrology studies, storm drain plans, sewer and water plans, traffic plans, and other civil-related elements.-Perform elements for the preliminary entitlement phase, including ALTA and encumbrance mapping, topographic surveys, and land planning. Show less

United states marine corps
Jan 2012 - Jun 2015-Perform duties as the Maintenance and Material Control Officer for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 that consists of eight UH-1Y aircraft, 14 AH-1Z aircraft, six production divisions and more than 400 maintenance personnel.-Be responsible to the Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Operations Officer and Commanding Officer for material support of the Maintenance Department and Operations Department by ensuring the optimal material condition and accurate documentation of all aircraft, assets, and support equipment for all Marine Expeditionary Units(MEU) operations.-Analyze monthly summaries and maintenance data reports to ensure effective and efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and facilities in support of all-Maintain liaison with all MAG-39 civilian and military supporting activities in order to ensure effective maintenance and logistical support for all squadron operations.-Serve as Officer-in-Charge(OIC) of Maintenance Administration, Maintenance Control, Tool Room and Phase Work Center. Develop Marines professionally and personally.-Achieved 58.2% ready basic aircraft rate for 22 aircraft in support of 2,300 mishapfree flight hours, 31,000 Maintenance man-hours, 12,000 maintenance actions and 1,154 sorties for the only fully upgraded operational Marine Corps H-1 Squadron.-Maintained an overall 86.0% RBA for ten upgrade H-1 aircraft in support of 685.0 flight hours, 384 sorties, 21 pilot qualifications/designations, and 8,137 maintenance hours from 12 Jan 14 to 13 Feb 14 in support of Integrated Training Exercise 2-14.-Coordinated maintenance/logistical support of 24 aircraft and associated support equipment and in support of the 11th and 13th MEU, Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-14 while simultaneously supervising rebuild of two long-term down aircraft. Show less -Safely, efficiently and cost-effectively employ personnel and resources to ensure nineMarine Air Group 39(MAG-39) flying squadrons are fully supported with ground supportequipment(GSE) and properly trained personnel.-Report to the Aircraft Maintenance Officer(AMO) and Production Control Officerregarding accountability and operational readiness of more than 700 GSE assets valued inexcess of $17,000,000 located aboard Marine Corps Air Station(MCAS) Camp Pendleton.-Enforce 100% compliance with all maintenance programs, technical directives, localcommand procedures, applicable publications, hazardous material and safety programs.-Nominate personnel as candidates for Collateral Duty Inspectors to the AMO.-As the MAG-39 Phase I Training/Licensing Program Manager, oversee administration offormal course of instruction for all GSE assets and publish schedule of Phase I trainingIAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B CH-1.-Maintained 100% accountability and 93.7% readiness through completion of 3,093maintenance actions on more than 770 GSE assets valued at more than $17,000,000.-Effectively supported all MAG-39 Flight Operations including OPERATION EnduringFreedom, the 11th/13th/15th Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013and the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) in support of four type/model/series aircraftwhile receiving an "on-track" designation during the CY2013 Q3 Quality AssuranceDivision Audit and Advanced Skills Management Audit.-Established two GSE Level II preservation facilities and supervised induction of morethan 200 assets. Projected to eliminate approximately 61 preventative maintenance manhoursand save $83,000 annually.-Directed employment of 96 MAG-39 GSE Marines in support of MAG-39 Flight Operations.-Oversaw nomination and certification of six Collateral Duty Inspectors, granted 326asset licenses on 15 unique GSE assets, and facilitated more than 1100 period Show less -Advise Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) personnel in all administrative matters; mentorand advise Kajaki AUP Personnel Chief and Kajaki AUP Trusted Agent.-Train AUP on personnel support to include disbursing procedures, personnelaccountability tracking, recruiting, and tracking of initial and follow-on training.-Coordinate daily management and employment of all linguists IAW Contract Linguist UserHandbook for the Afghanistan Theater of Operations including billeting, chow,counterintelligence screening, disbursing, medical and dental readiness, aviationsupport requests, payment, and general employment administration.-Ensure all internal administrative matters including Marine Online management, morningreports, promotions, reenlistment's, lateral moves, legal affairs, pay and allowances,correspondence, awards, casualty reports are processed and tracked.-Advise the team leader on all matters pertaining to physical fitness.-Supervised the advisor team's combat operations center (COC) during Operation NEW HOPE;this provided an accurate combat operational picture for the team to conduct a largescale operation with the ANSF units.-Conducted more than 75 patrols directly improving the security of the district.-Advised and mentored AUP leadership on importance of personnel accountability,sustainable personnel accountability methods and proper disbursing procedures markedlyimproving overall force professionalism.-Assessed combat readiness of 188 AUP through patrols and a partnered admin audit.Identified 183 admin discrepancies allowing the commander to focus on tangible goals-Managed 15 linguists for all patrols, meetings, and training sessions.-Completed 12 Chief of Mission Special Immigrant Visas in support linguists in scope.-Supervised and conducted all team administrative processes which included: 4 promotions(1 meritorious), 2 MOS lateral moves, 15 personal awards, 17 combat action ribbons, anddaily morning/evening report submissions. Show less -Directly responsible to the Maintenance Officer for all tasks in support of thedepartment while ensuring the most effective and economical procedures are used, andpersonnel and resources are efficiently and fully employed-Directly responsible to the Production Control Officer in all matters pertaining todivision production and support of MAG-39 Flying Squadrons-Ensure Division compliance with all safety instructions, maintenance programs,directives, and publications while facilitating and ensuring the training,qualifications, certifications, and safety of all Marines assigned-Monitor and supervise scheduling of maintenance performed on all Aviation Life SupportSystems gear and associated support equipment-Comply with Division Officer Responsibilities as outlined in COMNAVAIRFOR INST 4790.2-Provide Oversight for the ASM Training Program and ensure training deficiencies wereaddressed-Maintained liaison with flight line squadrons for all tasks assigned to Aviation LifeSupport Systems-Managed personnel and equipment in support of deployments and detachments-Assisted in coordinating distribution, delivery, and storage of the H-1 HelmetAvionics Upgrades-Assisted in implementing the Aviation Life Support System Work Center PhysicalTraining Program. All Marines who took the PFT had a first class score, with zero PFTfailures.-During said period, the MALS-39 Aviation Life Support Systems completed 215maintenance actions, both repair and preventative maintenance. Show less
Maintenance and Material Control Officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015Ground Support Equipment Division Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39
May 2013 - Dec 2013Administrative Advisor, Police Advisor Team Kajaki, I Marine Expeditionary Force
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013Aviation Life Support Systems Division Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39
Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

Marine aviation logistics squadron 14
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018Aircraft maintenance officer
Task force 51/5th marine expeditionary brigade
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019Current operations, senior watch officer
Special operations joint task force – operation inherent resolve
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019Liaison officer
Combined joint forces land component command
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019Liaison officer
Joint interagency task force south
Jul 2019 - Jun 2022Director of operations
Mawts-1
Jul 2022 - nowAircraft maintenance officer
Licenses & Certifications

Aviation logistician/mos 6607
Feb 2017
Requirements manager/mos 8640
UsmcJul 2016
Safe for flight maintenance controller/mos 6012
United states marine corpsMar 2015
Lean six sigma yellow belt
Mar 2012
Life cycle logistics - level 1
Defense acquisition universitySept 2018
Experienced foreign security force advisor/mos 0571
Marine corps recruitingMay 2015
Contracting officer representative
Defense acquisition universityOct 2012
Lean six sigma green belt
United states marine corpsJul 2012
Lean six sigma white belt
United states marine corpsOct 2010
Crossfit level 1 certifiction
Crossfit, inc.Jul 2010
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to James LayMeritorious Service Medal - May 2025
- Awarded to James LayMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal USMC Sep 2022 For sustained volunteer serice from 2019-2022 encompassing more than 750 hours
- Awarded to James LayFinalist, 2022 Federal Employee of the Year Award for Innovation Federal Executive Board, South Florida Jun 2022 Finalist In the Innovation category for Automated Force Readiness development in support of the National Counter Narcotics Strategy.
- Awarded to James LayDefense Meritorious Service Medal JIATFS May 2022
- Awarded to James LayJoint Service Achievement Medal JIATFS Mar 2022 Awarded for FY/CY Counternarcotics Operations
- Awarded to James LayNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal - Jun 2018 For Meritorious Service as Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Officer at MALS-14
- Awarded to James LayNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 Jun 2015 For superior performance as Maintenance Material Control Officer from December 2013 to June 2015.
- Awarded to James LayMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Sevice Medal Department of Defense Mar 2015 For sustained volunteer serice from August 2009 to July 2013 encompassing more than 750 hours.
- Awarded to James LayCombat Action Ribbon Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Dec 2012 For exemplary performance under enemy fire in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Coach
Issued by AYSO Region 660 on Aug 2021
Associated with James LayYouth Sports Coach
Issued by Marine Corps Community Services on Jan 2023
Associated with James LayVolunteer Coach
Issued by St. Mary's County Youth NFL Flag Football on Aug 2025
Associated with James LayVolunteer Assistant Coach
Issued by Colerain High School Football on Aug 2009
Associated with James LayCoach/Programming Coordinator
Issued by Crossfit Stafford on May 2010
Associated with James LayCoach/Programming Coordinator
Issued by Razor's Edge Fitness/Crossfit Pensacola on Jan 2011
Associated with James LayAssistant Coach
Issued by KEY WEST LITTLE CONCH BASEBALL LEAGUE INC on Feb 2020
Associated with James Lay
Languages
- enEnglish
- poPortuguese
- spSpanish
- poPortuguese
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