JAMES COBBS
Hampton,Va
Summary
Thirteen years of experience as a Virginia Air National Guard F-22 Weapons Loader, technician, expediter, Quality Assurance Inspector, Weapons Section Supervisor, and Avionics Section Chief. Producing high-quality weapons and avionics system maintenance and training through dedicated service and mentorship. Exemplary analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities. Academically-focused, driven by the need to influence progressive efficiency in teams, systems, and processes. Master of the F-22 aircraft weapons systems craft with the aptitude, passion, and fortitude to learn and master the art of USAF airpower employment!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ADVANCED AVIONICS SECTION CHIEF
192d AMXS
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee personnel actions for over 70 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) and 27th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) Avionics Specialists in support of the Air Force's Total Force Enterprise.
WEAPONS QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR
1/192d MXG
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Carry-out inspections, evaluations, and other measures of sustained performance by performing special inspections, quality verification inspections, management inspections, Proficiency Evaluations, and key task listing inspections in accordance with Maintenance Standard & Evaluation Plan guidance.
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS CRAFTSMAN
192d AMXS
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
01.2014 - Current
- Utilize a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, product specifications, Air Force Occupational and Health (AFOSH) and environmental standards, public law, and locally developed policy.
WEAPONS SECTION TRAINING MANAGER
192d AMXS
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversee/Manage individual training records for 23 members to ensure progress to the next skill level is achieved with compliance to AETC and 2W1X1 CFETP standards.
ACTING WEAPONS SECTION SUPERVISOR
192d AMXS
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversee all personnel actions for individuals during scheduled drills, required annual training, TDY's, and mobilizations.
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS JOURNEYMAN
192d AMXS
JB Langley-Eustis, VA
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Perform munitions loading/unloading operations in support of daily training missions and TDY operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Aviation, Health Sciences, Music
Liberty University
05-2023
Liberty University
05-2021
Skills
- PILOT - 96
- PCSM - 84
- CLEARANCE - Secret / SAP Eligible
- MEDICAL - Class I / No Limitations
- FLIGHT HOURS - 28 Total (Solo Flight Completed After 17 Hours)
- GPA - 321
Affiliations
Vice President, 192d Wing Top Three Council, Virginia
Certifications And Special Training
- Senior NCO Enhancement Course, National Guard Bureau, Andrews AFB, Md. (2023)
- 1/192 WG Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Inspector (2022)
- 192 WG SAPM/Suicide Prevention Facilitator (2021)
- 192 AMXS Unit Lodging Representative (2021)
- Certified DAO / DTS Support Personnel (2021)
- Senior Enlisted Joint PME II (Correspondence) (2021)
- Senior Enlisted Joint PME I (Correspondence) (2020)
- USAF Senior NCO Academy (Basic Phase III) (2020)
- NCO Development Course (2019)
- Quality Assurance Inspector & Weapons KTL (Key Task Listing) Inspection Certification (2019)
- USAF NCO Academy (2017)
- Airman Leadership School (2014)
- 7 Skill Level Aircraft Armament Career Development Course (2014)
- 5 Skill Level Aircraft Armament Career Development Course (2011)
Awards
- 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior NCO of the Year
- 192d Maintenance Group Senior NCO of the Quarter, Apr-Jun 2022
- 192d Maintenance Group Leo Marquez (Supervisor), 2021
- 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior NCO of the Quarter, Jan-Mar 2021
- 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Professional of the Quarter, 2019
- 192d Wing Weapons Load Crew of the Year, 2019
- 192d Wing Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter, May - July 2019
- 192d Wing Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter, Oct - Dec 2017
- Air Force Achievement Medal, 2017
- Sentry Savannah Superior Performer, 2017
References
- Lt Colonel Matthew Woodfield, Commander, 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, matthew.woodfield.2@us.af.mil, Office: (757) 764-2980, Cell: (203) 490-9968
- CMSgt Jasen Hendricksen, Senior Enlisted Leader, 192d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, jasen.hendricksen@us.af.mil, Office: (757) 225-8594, Cell: (757) 814-4681
- Ben Iskander, Certified Flight Instructor, Williamsburg Flight Center, baiskander@liberty.edu, Cell: (315) 447-4907
Timeline
ADVANCED AVIONICS SECTION CHIEF
192d AMXS
04.2023 - Current
WEAPONS SECTION TRAINING MANAGER
192d AMXS
01.2021 - 01.2023
ACTING WEAPONS SECTION SUPERVISOR
192d AMXS
01.2020 - 01.2022
WEAPONS QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR
1/192d MXG
08.2019 - Current
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS CRAFTSMAN
192d AMXS
01.2014 - Current
AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS JOURNEYMAN
192d AMXS
12.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Aviation, Health Sciences, Music
Liberty University
Liberty University
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