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JAMES D. LYONS

Summary

Responsible Certified Flight Instructor offering in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals and ground and flight emergency procedures. 4 years experience in flight operations and over 280 flight hours.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Officer

Michigan National Guard
07.2023 - Current
  • Track all equipment and personnel needs by platoon in Bravo Battery
  • Lead a platoon of 16 soldiers that operate radios and AFATDS system to transmit important, time-sensitive information
  • Lead firing missions between the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and any Headquarter assigned element
  • Ensure Bravo Battery Commander is tracking all needs across the Battery
  • Second in command line for entire Battery.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.

Firing Platoon Leader

Michigan National Guard
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Lead a platoon of up to six HIMARS totaling 18 soldiers under my leadership
  • Ensure maintenance on the HIMARS to maintain mission completion
  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.

Line Technician

AV Flight
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the Fixed Base Operator
  • Work with pilots upon arrival to ensure all requirements are met regarding airplane cleanliness and fueling
  • Assisted airlines (ex. United and Sun Country) with quick turnarounds on charter services.
  • Maintained and operated ground service equipment airplane tugs.

Education

Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) -

ATP Flight School
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2022

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) -

ATP Flight School
Ypsilanti, Michigan
10.2022

Commercial Pilot License -

ATP Flight School
Ypsilanti, Michigan
08.2022

Instrument Flight Rating -

ATP Flight School
Ypsilanti, Michigan
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts -

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
05.2020

Private Pilot License -

Hall's Flying Service
Grosse Ile, Michigan
04.2020

Skills

  • Fueling Calculations
  • Takeoff Instructions
  • Visual Flight Rules
  • Aircraft Piloting
  • Flight Navigation
  • Safety Standards
  • Pre-Flight Check
  • Flight Plan Filing
  • Weather Chart Interpretation
  • Instrumentation Reading
  • Flight Requirement Calculations

Accomplishments

Endorsements:

Technically Advanced Airplane (TAA)

Complex Aircraft (CA)

Timeline

Operations Officer

Michigan National Guard
07.2023 - Current

Firing Platoon Leader

Michigan National Guard
03.2020 - 07.2023

Line Technician

AV Flight
09.2016 - 03.2020

Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) -

ATP Flight School

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) -

ATP Flight School

Commercial Pilot License -

ATP Flight School

Instrument Flight Rating -

ATP Flight School

Bachelor of Arts -

Eastern Michigan University

Private Pilot License -

Hall's Flying Service

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