This document is a resume for James R. Jones, who has 15 years of experience in military aviation, including as an instructor pilot and project manager. He has a master's degree in aeronautical science and bachelor's in biology. His experience includes managing aviation safety and contracts for the Defense Contract Management Agency, as well as serving as an assistant director of operations and instructor pilot in the Air Force. He has a proven track record of improving processes, training programs, and safety while meeting or exceeding goals.

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James R. Jones
211 Griffin Avenue, Royse City TX, 75189
jamesjones78.pilot@yahoo.com, 830-734-3085
PROFILE
Consistently recognized, well rounded results driven performer and leader with a history of continuous improvement
through hands-on leadership bolstered by an excellent education and 15 years of military aviation experience to
include Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) on 3 platforms . Focused problem solver and solutions
creator capable of outside of the boxthinking in complexsituations. Proven track record of positive results garnered
by understanding, exploiting and adapting to any position, program or situation in order to improve processes.
Highly effective in simplifying and communicating, verbally and in print, complex ideas and concepts to a wide
range of audiences. Creates situations based on interpersonal skills and dynamic mentoring that return solid results
in Training, Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule performance every time. Benchmarking professional focused on
LEAN initiatives directed at both the internal and external customer. Willing to travel as needed.
ACTIVE - United States Government TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance (Opened May 2015)
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
 Project Management and Training: Earned “Excellent” rating while leading multiple sectorlevel
readiness audits as the Director of Operations. Created and met all corporate approved goals and
milestones throughout the program. Met 100% of corporate schedule,identified procurement shortfalls and
exceeded performance KPIs within budget. Led 87% increase in mission readiness ensuring deployment
capability for over 420 airmen and the accomplishment of over 15K worldwide missions in the Air Force’s
largest flying squadron. Trained eight first line supervisors and increased schedule efficiency.
 Contract compliance and Customer Satisfaction: Led 20 person Defense Contract Management Agency
(DCMA) Aviation Program Team to lowest number of “Headquarters” level inspection discrepancies
through constant vigilance and effective teaming at five sites. Five “Highest Rated” inspections in a single
year. Ensure contract and regulatory compliance for over twenty aircraft production,modification and
training contracts at six separate facilities. Maintained an easy and professionalworking relationship with
DOD and FMS customers, contractors,sub-contractors and programoffices.
 Strategic Vision and LEAN Operations: Created Board Room Sponsor by authoring and selling wing
strategy for recouping critical manpower deficiency. Increased combat crews by 38% and saved over
$2.6M each year in training costs through LEAN initiatives that targeted processes critical to training flow.
 Safety Supervision: Led DCMA’s largest fixed wing flight operation with over 600 medium to high risk
flights through over 2K flight test hours without a single incident. Represented the Business Unit CEO as a
Lead Flight Supervisor for over 50 in-flight emergencies--recovering over $225M in assets.
EDUCATION – CERTIFICATIONS
 Master of Science Aeronautical Science – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach, Florida
 Bachelor of Science Biology – United States Air Force Academy –Colorado Spring, Colorado
 DAWIA Level 3 course completion in Production & Quality Manufacturing
 Graduate of the DCMA Aviation Safety Course
 Graduate of the DCMA Government Flight Representative course
 Highly effective in the use of all MS Office products. SharePoint administration experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Defense Contract Management Agency, Greenville (L-3 PID), Texas 2013 – Present
Government Flight Representative and Aviation Safety Officer
Maintains interaction with Department of Defense customers, foreign military customers and contractors in regard to
$11Billion plus in contracts. Chief of all flight and ground activities and the single-point leadership for five
geographically separated contractorfacilities. Leads a twenty person Aviation Program Team in ensuring contractor

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compliance with 8210.1, contract, quality, schedule and safety requirements. Ensures contractorperformance in
developing, delivering, and sustaining $210 billion weapon systems and services . Provided valuable inputs from
contract negotiation through execution--eliminating ambiguity, waste, effort duplication and reduced failure points
Selected Accomplishments
 Reduced contractorand government reportable audit findings by 79% during 5 “Highest Rated” Head-
Quarters level inspections. Tied previous agency record for lowest number of findings on a site.
 Ensured contractorcompliance with AS9001, ISO9001, 8210.1, NFPA and all othercontract requirements.
 Reduced risk assessment level at two contract location by over a third. Coordinated Kaizen event with
contractorsafety professionals creating a 35% reduction in class C/D ($20K-$500K) mishaps.
97th Intelligence Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 2010 – 2013
Assistant Director of Operations and Instructor Pilot
Assisted the Director of Operations in the largest flying squadron in the United States Air Force in ensuring combat
readiness for over 423 enlisted crypto-linguists and 30 intelligence officers. Liaised with every level of operations
leadership and the Intelligence community to ensure national to tactical level access to intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance. Aircraft Commander for the RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft in support of Global War on Terror,
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Aircraft Commander for the RC-135 S Cobra Ball &
RC-135 U Combat Sent in support of the Missile Defense Agency,NSA and Joint Chiefs of Staff objectives.
Selected Accomplishments
 Coordinated 3 wing level Operational Readiness Exercises earning a “Superior Performer” distinction for
leading 233personnel toward the accomplishment of 100% of the wing’s objectives.
 Shortened the critical path for MC-12 aircraft operator training by a third, eliminating 17K travel days
saving $2.6 M a year in travel and per diem cost all while increasing the throughput of operators by 38%..
 Created dual qualification process of RC-135 and MC-12 crewmembers resulting a 31% decrease in
average dwell time, increase in available assets and decrease in record low attrition by over 22%.
86th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas 2006 – 2010
Cost Center Manager, Flight Commander and T-1 Instructor Pilot
Managed 11 accounts totaling over $173K annually to include squadron temporary duty budget,equipment accounts
& government purchase accounts. Procured supplies,PPE and equipment for over 200 personnel. Wrote PWS and
initiated contract buy for $50K procurement. Ensured over 300 training events were accomplished for 100 student
pilots per year as a first level supervisor. Trained 7 flight supervisors (Operations Level Flight Management
personnel). Flight Safety representative responsible for documenting operational safety issues and personalinjuries
for over 50 students and instructorpilots.
Selected Accomplishments
 Redesigned student pilot training plan after 40% budget cut. Met all training requirements while saving
over $50K per year.
 Provided flight supervision for more than 250 sorties per day; expertly handling over 50 aircraft
emergencies, threatening weather and traffic de-confliction at the Air Force’s fifth busiest airfield.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
 DCMA’s Government Flight Representative of the Year 2014 (presented by Lieutenant General Massiello)
 DCMA Central Region Command Field Grade Officer of the 2nd Quarter 2014
 Aircraft Commander for O’Malley Award (Outstanding Reconnaissance Crew of the Year) 2013
 Squadron Field Grade Officer of the Year 2013
 Squadron Sijan Award Winner and Operational Readiness “Superior Performer” 2012
 Aircraft Commander for Expeditionary Operation Group “Crew of the Month” 2011
 Squadron “Lobo of the Year” (employee of the year), “Company Grade Officer of the Month” (x3) and
Quarter(x2), Wing “Innovatorof the Quarter” and “Honorary FAIP” 2010