James S.

NavySEAL - 10 years

Navy Annapolis Flight Center, Inc.

James grew up in the Midwest and attended the United States Naval Academy to pursue a commission as a Navy SEAL Officer. He reported to a West Coast SEAL Team and repeatedly served in both tactical and operational leadership positions during numerous overseas deployments. 

He has completed multiple deployments to the Middle East, East Asia, and South America to advance national objectives, enhance partner force capabilities, and conduct tactical operations advising and assisting host nation forces seeking the elimination of enemy combatants.

His responsibilities as a SEAL Platoon Commander exposed him to the responsibilities of managing aircraft in support of special operations missions, and sparked a passion for aviation. As a licensed Private Pilot, he is driven to continue his aviation training in order to obtain his Commercial Pilot certificate and start a career as a professional aviator. His ultimate goal is to continue service to the nation by protecting our communities as an Aerial Fire Fighting Pilot and providing support to Fire Fighters on the ground.