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James Stewart

Summary

Professional Air Force Public Affairs Officer with nearly 19 years of Air Force experience within the aircraft maintenance and public affairs career fields. Has proven methods in devising successful media strategies and meticulous in identifying and arranging engagements for Air Force commanders and leaders at various levels. Effective at coordinating for media presence, composing written documents and reserving event venues to effectively strategize communication efforts for Air Force organizations. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases and marketing materials.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Affairs Officer

United States Air Force
07.2022 - Current
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications for Air Mobility Command in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs for 19 wings and direct reporting units.
  • Led four-member media operations team with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online social media strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals and establish confidence to further public relations goals for Air Force programs within Air Mobility Command.
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
  • Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries the commander of Air Mobility Command.
  • Engaged with industry partners to document, write and publish articles on innovation initiatives for Air Mobility Command.

Public Affairs Officer

United States Air Force
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
  • Implemented content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.
  • Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for the wing commander, 56th Fighter Wing.

F-16 Aircraft Maintenance, Production Super

United States Air Force
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for over 120 aircraft maintainers on shift in the preparation of 28 assigned F-16 aircraft for daily flying commitment.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspection reviews to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Reviewed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on airframe and powerplant, avionics and hydraulic components.
  • Monitored repair logs to create maintenance schedule and assign personnel for to correct aircraft deficiencies.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
  • Coordinated aircraft and equipment transport and movement for temporary duty locations.

F-16 Flightline Expediter

United States Air Force
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for over 40 aircraft maintainers on shift in the preparation of 30 assigned F-16 aircraft for daily flying commitment.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspection reviews to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Reviewed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on airframe and powerplant, avionics and hydraulic components.
  • Monitored repair logs to create maintenance schedule and assign personnel for to correct aircraft deficiencies.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
  • Coordinated aircraft and equipment transport and movement for temporary duty locations.

F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Instructor

United States Air Force
12.2013 - 12.2017

• Instructed over 3600 hours of F-16 advanced maintenance training in systems theory of operation and troubleshooting.
• Supported ACC, PACAF en route, Air National Guard and Air Reserve Component students for intermediate to advance training courses.
• Executed training plan for five F-16 crew chief courses resolving training deficiencies within the 20 Fighter Wing.
• Processed equipment inventories and training simulator maintenance requests and updates to improve user experiences and provide quality training resources to broaden training tactics.

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
12.2011 - 12.2013
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-16CJ aircraft.
  • Managed team according to Air Force maintenance standards and compliance requirements.
  • Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
  • Led maintenance teams through daily maintenance efforts for 30 assigned F-16CJ aircraft.
  • Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions through production flight.
  • Drove aircraft red ball (emergency) response teams effectively reducing overall aircraft abort rate, ensuring aircraft met demand of flying commitment.
  • Implemented and improved processes to improve crew productivity and performance.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
  • Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
  • Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
11.2010 - 12.2011
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-16CG aircraft.
  • Managed team according to Air Force maintenance standards and compliance requirements.
  • Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
  • Led maintenance teams through daily maintenance efforts for 31 assigned F-16CG aircraft.
  • Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions through production flight.
  • Drove aircraft red ball (emergency) response teams effectively reducing overall aircraft abort rate, ensuring aircraft met demand of flying commitment.
  • Implemented and improved processes to improve crew productivity and performance.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
  • Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
  • Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.

F-16 Senior Weapons System Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2009 - 11.2010
  • Senior Weapons System Controller directing weapons system coordinators for three aircraft maintenance units for record of status reports.
  • Produced daily aircraft status summary reports for installation senior leadership and higher headquarters.
  • Directly monitored and reported on maintenance activities for 85 assigned F-16CJ aircraft.

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
06.2004 - 01.2009
  • Launched/recovered and accomplished troubleshooting and corrective actions on aircraft.
  • Executed aircraft preflight and post-flight inspections, researching and ordering aircraft parts to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Coordinated with production superintendent/expediter to complete maintenance actions.
  • Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions through production flight.
  • Led aircraft red ball (emergency) response teams effectively reducing overall aircraft abort rate, ensuring aircraft met demand of flying commitment.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
  • Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
  • Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Studies

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
07.2017

Skills

  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Campaign Management
  • Social Media Proficiency
  • Communications Management
  • Project Management
  • Media Relations
  • Communications Strategies
  • Press Release Writing
  • Crisis Response

Accomplishments

Earned the Air Education and Training Command Master Instructor Certification in 2017 through the Community College of the Air Force, after completing of over 3,600 hours of F-16 technical training and instruction.

The military and technical training requirements required for award includes exemplary subject-matter expertise and teaching ability from the instructor, developed through experience and supplementary education.

The criteria for achieving master instructor includes an academic degree, teaching experience, continuing education, instructor evaluations, and professional projects.

Personal Life

Family first, always. My wife Tammy and I have been married since 2010 and we have three beautiful children, Kade, Bella and Lilah. Our children are everything to us, as they should be. Our oldest, Kade, is from a previous marriage when I was young. But Tammy has always been like a mother to him and I'm grateful for the relationship they've formed over the years.


We are a dual-military couple and have overcome some significant challenges in our life together, making our relationship that much more special. By chance back in 2008 and while in the early stages of dating, we both deployed to the same location in Iraq together at the same time. An incredible and proud moment in our lives and careers that we experienced together and memories we will have forever. While we were not assigned to the same unit we were able to see each other at least once a week and share our experiences of the deployment, getting us through the months away from home. This is truly unique story that many dual-couples do not get the opportunity to say they've shared together.


Music is my escape and something truly special to me. Coming from a family full of musicians, it comes natural to me since I was exposed to playing music and singing as far back as I can remember. Singing is what I enjoy most and for the past two years I've been in a band as lead singer, covering and recording tracks and music videos for songs from the 1980's, 90's and early 2000's.

Timeline

Public Affairs Officer

United States Air Force
07.2022 - Current

Public Affairs Officer

United States Air Force
05.2020 - 07.2022

F-16 Aircraft Maintenance, Production Super

United States Air Force
04.2019 - 03.2020

F-16 Flightline Expediter

United States Air Force
12.2017 - 04.2019

F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Instructor

United States Air Force
12.2013 - 12.2017

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
12.2011 - 12.2013

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
11.2010 - 12.2011

F-16 Senior Weapons System Coordinator

United States Air Force
01.2009 - 11.2010

F-16 Crew Chief

United States Air Force
06.2004 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Studies

Ashford University
James Stewart