James Lay

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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 - 2018
      Certificate military joint operations planning and strategy
    • Lockheed martin

      2018 - 2018
      Certificate f-35 joint strike fighter operations, logistics & maintenance
    • Navsup wss academy

      2017 - 2017
      Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
    • Joint deployment training center

      2017 - 2017
      Joint operarions planning and execution system action officer military joint operations planning and strategy
    • Navy supply corps school

      2017 - 2017
      Completion certificate intro to expeditionary logistics
    • Expeditionary warfare training group, atlantic

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate maritime prepositioning staff planning
    • Joint aviation supply maintenance and material management

      2015 - 2015
      Logistics, materials, and supply chain management

      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… 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 - 2013
      Military joint operations planning and strategy

      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… 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 - 2012
      Special, irregular and counterterrorist operations advisor training group

      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… 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 - 2011
      Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general

      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… 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 - 2011
      Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general
    • Center for operational culture and learning

      2010 - 2010
      Linguistics
    • Basic officer course

      2009 - 2010
      Military science and operational studies

      Train 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 - 2003
      High school diploma high school/secondary diplomas and certificates 3.9/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Football, Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

    • Pm-prolearn

      2021 - 2021
      Certification agile certified practicioner
    • Pm-prolearn

      2021 - 2021
      Certification, project management professional (40 hours)
    • Expeditionary warfare training group, pacific

      2023 - 2023
      Completion certificate amphibious warfare indoctrination
    • Expeditionary warfare training group, pacific

      2024 - 2024
      Compeltion certificate amphibious warfare staff planning
    • Joint forces staff college, national defense university

      2023 - 2023
      Military joint operations planning and strategy
    • University of dayton

      2003 - 2008
      Bachelor of engineering (b.e.) civil engineering

      Activities 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 - 2018
      Command & staff course
    • Webster university

      2013 - 2016
      Master of business administration (mba) global emphasis
  • Experience

    • Abercrombie & associates civil engineers and surveyors

      May 2003 - Aug 2003
      Land surveyor

      Worked as Surveyor Apprentice after graduating from High School prior to attending the University of Dayton.

    • Monarch construction

      May 2004 - Aug 2004
      Assistant project manager

      Served 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 2007
      Project engineer

      Served 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 2009
      Project engineer

      DRC 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 2015
      • Ground Support Equipment Division Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39

        May 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Administrative Advisor, Police Advisor Team Kajaki, I Marine Expeditionary Force

        Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
      • Aviation Life Support Systems Division Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39

        Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Marine aviation logistics squadron 14

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
      Aircraft maintenance officer
    • Task force 51/5th marine expeditionary brigade

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
      Current operations, senior watch officer
    • Special operations joint task force – operation inherent resolve

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Liaison officer
    • Combined joint forces land component command

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Liaison officer
    • Joint interagency task force south

      Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
      Director of operations
    • Mawts-1

      Jul 2022 - now
      Aircraft maintenance officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aviation logistician/mos 6607

      Feb 2017
    • Requirements manager/mos 8640

      Usmc
      Jul 2016
    • Safe for flight maintenance controller/mos 6012

      United states marine corps
      Mar 2015
    • Lean six sigma yellow belt

      Mar 2012
    • Life cycle logistics - level 1

      Defense acquisition university
      Sept 2018
    • Experienced foreign security force advisor/mos 0571

      Marine corps recruiting
      May 2015
    • Contracting officer representative

      Defense acquisition university
      Oct 2012
    • Lean six sigma green belt

      United states marine corps
      Jul 2012
    • Lean six sigma white belt

      United states marine corps
      Oct 2010
    • Crossfit level 1 certifiction

      Crossfit, inc.
      Jul 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Lay
      Meritorious Service Medal - May 2025
    • Awarded to James Lay
      Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal USMC Sep 2022 For sustained volunteer serice from 2019-2022 encompassing more than 750 hours
    • Awarded to James Lay
      Finalist, 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 Lay
      Defense Meritorious Service Medal JIATFS May 2022
    • Awarded to James Lay
      Joint Service Achievement Medal JIATFS Mar 2022 Awarded for FY/CY Counternarcotics Operations
    • Awarded to James Lay
      Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal - Jun 2018 For Meritorious Service as Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Officer at MALS-14
    • Awarded to James Lay
      Navy 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 Lay
      Military 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 Lay
      Combat 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
      AYSO Region 660Associated with James Lay
    • Youth Sports Coach

      Issued by Marine Corps Community Services on Jan 2023
      Marine Corps Community ServicesAssociated with James Lay
    • Volunteer Coach

      Issued by St. Mary's County Youth NFL Flag Football on Aug 2025
      St. Mary's County Youth NFL Flag FootballAssociated with James Lay
    • Volunteer Assistant Coach

      Issued by Colerain High School Football on Aug 2009
      Colerain High School FootballAssociated with James Lay
    • Coach/Programming Coordinator

      Issued by Crossfit Stafford on May 2010
      Crossfit StaffordAssociated with James Lay
    • Coach/Programming Coordinator

      Issued by Razor's Edge Fitness/Crossfit Pensacola on Jan 2011
      Razor's Edge Fitness/Crossfit PensacolaAssociated with James Lay
    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by KEY WEST LITTLE CONCH BASEBALL LEAGUE INC on Feb 2020
      KEY WEST LITTLE CONCH BASEBALL LEAGUE INCAssociated with James Lay