James McCaughey
Gallatin
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in public service and safety protocols. Adept at analyzing complex systems and everyday scenarios and implementing reliable solutions, contributing to operational efficiency and community safety and security.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Netherwood Baptist Church
Salt Point, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered engaging sermons, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated worship services, enhancing congregation participation and experience.
- Provided pastoral care, offering support, visitation and counseling to individuals and families in need.
- Led Bible study groups, promoting scriptural understanding and fellowship among members.
- Managed the administration of the church while maintaining buildings and grounds.
Airway Transportation System Specialist
US Government- Federal Aviation Administration
Wappingers Falls, NY
10.1996 - 08.2019
- Analyzed, evaluated, maintained and certified, highly complex National Airspace System equipment used in the navigation and control of aircraft to ensure operational efficiency and flight safety.
- Systems include radar, communications, landing systems, navigational aids, switching systems and the buildings and grounds which housed the equipment.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for airway transportation systems, enhancing reliability and performance, while ensuring certification for use.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement safety protocols and improve system operations.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
Rhode Island Air National Guard
North Smithfield, RI
09.1989 - 10.1996
- Performed maintenance and repair on aerospace ground support equipment to ensure operational readiness in a mobile, combat unit. 102D Air Control Squadron
- From 1991-1996 held both full-time DOD civilian and part-time guardsman positions.
- Deployed 6-8 months a year in support of counter drug operations in Colombia, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Also deployed for Operation Joint Endeavor twice in Support of the Bosnia no-fly zone. Deployed to Egypt and Turkey.
- Operated all associated vehicles, and became a logistical expert in packing for aircraft and seaborne deployments.
- Trained extensively in safety protocols.
Space Systems Console Operator
USAF 20th Surveillance Squadron
Eglin AFB, Florida
09.1986 - 09.1989
- Member of a USAF Space Command, Space Operations crew, tasked with managing the AN/FPS-85 SLBM Early Warning/Spacetrack Radar System.
- Operated surveillance consoles to monitor for SLBM missile launches and unannounced New Foreign Space Launches from Cold War adversaries.
- Coordinated communication among Deputy Crew Commander and Crew Commander reporting events to NORAD at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex.
- Worked as a Highly-Qualified rated trainer and evaluator. Trained new operators and evaluated on-line crews in live, highly complex readiness evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School
East Providence, RI06-1986
Skills
- Leadership From my earliest position in the USAF as part of the Standardization and Evaluation team, evaluating the competency of those senior to me To leading men as an NCO, in harsh conditions including hostile fire zones To championship winning Little League coach and town Rec Director in Milan To pastoral leadership leading a church
- Problem Solver in many areas
- Public servant with over four decades of serving my country and community
- Trained extensively in workplace safety protocols including electrical, tower climbing, CPR and first aide
- Trained extensively in security, with a focus on Air Base Ground Defense
Timeline
Pastor
Netherwood Baptist Church
01.2023 - Current
Airway Transportation System Specialist
US Government- Federal Aviation Administration
10.1996 - 08.2019
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
Rhode Island Air National Guard
09.1989 - 10.1996
Space Systems Console Operator
USAF 20th Surveillance Squadron
09.1986 - 09.1989
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School