James Sanders
SOF Paramedic
Tampa,FL
Summary
Self-disciplined 18 year military member within the USAF's premier direct action special operations units with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel rescue/recovery and mission execution with mastery of advanced Area Zone Reconnaissance. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Rescue Specialist (Independent Contractor)
Operator Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Axiom III spaceflight mission: Astronaut rescue and crew retrieval specialist.
Executive Protection (Independent Contractor)
Crisis 24
12.2023 - Current
- Risk assessment, security, and medical treatment for UHNWI and team.
Pararescue Journeyman
USAF Reserves
8 2020 - Current
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Provided life-saving interventions and comprehensive treatment to military patients in emergency situations.
- Trained in confined space, collapsed structure, and rope technical rescue.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious laceration injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- DoD elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spectrum Personnel Recovery (PR) to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations.
- · Real-world overseas refugee medical care- Delivered neonate, conducted tooth extractions, worked wound repairs, treated blast and GSW injuries.
Combat Controller Craftsman
USAF
02.2007 - 08.2020
- Utilized conventional and unconventional warfare methods in support of US interests.
- Supervised training, employment and deployment functions for special operations and classified missions.
- Endured highly stressful situations and worked in physically demanding settings, remaining calm and composed.
- Identified appropriate procedures, analyzed situations in real-time, resolved complex air/air - air/ground issues, and reported hazards and procedural problems affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes of helicopters/planes/jets/tilt-rotor aircraft.
- Trained U.S. diplomatic regional security officers, planned exfil routes/HLZs for overseas personnel, and functioned as security attache' for Department of State members throughout American embassies and consulates.
Education
Associate of Science - Aerospace Science
Community College Of The Air Force
U.S./U.K. (multiple Locations) 01.2010 - Current
National Registry Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Services
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 03.2017 - 03.2018
State Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Pima Community College
Tuscon, AZ 08.2007 - 08.2008
Skills
Supervision
Problem resolution
Relationship development
Team building
Additional Information
Awards for exemplary service:
Air Force Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal x2, Air Force Achievement Medal x4, Air Force Good Conduct Medal x4, Diamond Sharp Award x3.
Overseas Deployments:
Turkey, Morocco, Laos in support of U.S. Embassy missions.
UAE, Africa, Poland, Germany in support of USAF Commanders objectives.
Afghanistan (OEF) and Jordan/Syria (OIR) in support of U.S. combat operations.
– Honorably Discharged from USAF active duty, transferred to the USAF Reserves.
Certification
FAA Air Traffic Controller
Timeline
Flight Paramedic (FPC)
07-2029
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
07-2029
Wilderness Paramedic (WPC)
07-2029
National Registry- Paramedic
03-2027
Top Secret/SCI Clearance
06-2026
Rescue Specialist (Independent Contractor)
Operator Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Executive Protection (Independent Contractor)
Crisis 24
12.2023 - Current
National Registry Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Services
University Of New Mexico
03.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Aerospace Science
Community College Of The Air Force
01.2010 - Current
State Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Pima Community College
08.2007 - 08.2008
Combat Controller Craftsman
USAF
02.2007 - 08.2020
Pararescue Journeyman
USAF Reserves
8 2020 - Current
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