James Lambertsen
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Seasoned Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military experience, from C-17 and Special Operations Aircraft to managing operations for Air Force One. He has accumulated more than 3,500 flight hours and has also instructed & developed leaders at the Graduate & Undergraduate level. He has received many accolades while in command of AFROTC Detachment 10 at the University of Alabama.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander
United States Air Force
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the recruiting and development of over 140 Air Force Officer Candidates at the University of Alabama.
- Leads team of 7 cadre members which was named Best Detachment in Southeast Region for 2023.
Air Command & Staff College Instructor
United States Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL
06.2018 - 05.2022
- As the Air University Fellows Program Manager, I am primarily responsible for the 2-year AU Fellows Development Education Program for 102 AU Fellows.
- As an ACSC instructor, I educated field-grade officers on the profession of arms, requisites of command, and leadership, with a focus on international relations.
Air Force One - Presidential Advanced Agent
United States Air Force
Washington, D.C.
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinates arrival & departure of Air Force One & POTUS to locations world-wide.
- Presidential Pilot's liaison to on-site White House staff, Secret Service, airport management, media, and local law enforcement..
Aircraft Commander, USAF Special Operations
United States Air Force
N/A, N/A
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Executed signature reduction operations worldwide for elite special operations teams.
- Managed aircraft operations, training, and scheduling for 175 special operations aircrew members.
C-17 Evaluator Pilot
United States Air Force
Charleston, SC
05.2009 - 05.2015
- Deputy Chief of Standardization and Evaluation for the 16th Airlift Squadron, leading a 10-member team and 21 check airmen to ensure adherence to standards of flight proficiency for 152 aircrew members.
- Formation Lead Pilot for C-17 Special Operations, leading a 6-member flight crew to execute Air Force Mobility and Special Operations missions worldwide.
Education
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art & Science
Air Command & Staff College
Montgomery, AL05-2019
Master of Arts - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12-2006
Skills
- Coordinating program resources
- Recruitment
- Integrating policies
- Leadership training
- Quality assurance controls
- Public speaking
- Administrative oversight
- Operational excellence
- Planning
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
- Youth Soccer Coach & Referee
Accomplishments
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
- Aerial Achievement Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Combat Action Medal
Certification
- Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, Single and Multi-Engine
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Timeline
Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander
United States Air Force
06.2022 - Current
Air Force One - Presidential Advanced Agent
United States Air Force
02.2020 - 02.2022
Air Command & Staff College Instructor
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 05.2022
Aircraft Commander, USAF Special Operations
United States Air Force
06.2015 - 06.2018
C-17 Evaluator Pilot
United States Air Force
05.2009 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Military Operational Art & Science
Air Command & Staff College
Master of Arts - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University