JAMES GARRA, JR. Address: 36 Emerald Circle, Cabot, Arkansas 72023 Phone: 501.425.9525 E-mail: garrajim@yahoo.

com QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Analytical, diligent, and versatile professional, with hands-on leadership exper ience and in-depth understanding of the importance of avionic, electrical, prefl ight inspections, and equipment maintenance for the United States Air Force. Thrive at performing and accomplishing various tasks relevant to interpreting ma nuals, maintaining and documenting maintenance logs, as well as examining, inspe cting, repairing, and replacing aircraft equipment and components. Currently hol d an active Secret Security Clearance. Interested in pursuing a challenging career within aviation industry tha t offer the opportunity to effectively utilize knowledge and skills gained from diverse experience. Familiar with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to safety proc edures and policies, as well as with documentation and implementation of mainten ance inspections and procedures. Adept at using precision equipment and tools to inspect, measure, diagno se, repair, and replace aircraft systems, as well as assemblies and sub-assembli es. Highly skilled at utilizing logic and reasoning to identify solutions, c onclusions, and approaches in troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation , and documentation of equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Outlook) and Milita ry Operating Systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES Dynamic Communication / Interpersonal Skills - Competent in boosting con fidence, building and maintaining professional relations, as well as interfacing positively with people of diverse backgrounds. Effective Teaching / Learning Modalities - Expert in providing and using effectual instructional and training program to help subordinates easily unders tand the general principles and concepts underlying a particular program as well as develop their skills. Exceptional Organizational Skills - Constantly recognized by colleagues for cross-discipline talents in needs analysis and problem resolution within fas t-paced, demanding environments. Goal Accomplishment - Persistent in achieving or exceeding individual an d/or team objectives.

EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science in Instructor of Technology and Military Science (2 009) Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Operations (2009) COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, MAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCE BASE, AL CAREER OVERVIEW

Instructed and educated student on aircraft systems and sub-systems in a ccordance with all AF and FAA regulations that cover flying, performance data ca lculations, emergency procedures, normal procedures and both visual and instrume nt departure, and approach procedure. Designed, modified, and implemented lesson plans for more than 40 studen ts in both aviation and aircraft maintenance. Ensured that the maintenance and installation of avionics equipment on a ircraft were properly executed by leading avionics personnel and were in accorda nce with current FAA regulations. Effectively led and flew combat missions during the Operations Iraqi Fre edom and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Philippines, providing personnel an d relief supplies while evacuating wounded and injured personnel. Organized and managed both instructor and student flight engineers with a very demanding and fluid flight and ground training schedule in excess of 5,000 trai ning events annually. Provided effective leadership and direction to various personnel in perf orming scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Proactively conducted inspection and verification of major repairs and a lterations. Coordinated with flight operations to ensure aircraft availability for a ssigned missions. Maintained strict compliance with technical bulletins, safety of flight messages, calendar, and hourly inspections. Completed all facets of maintenance, flight line, phase, troubleshooting , and engineering modifications on time.

CAREER PATH UNITED STATES AIR FORCE C-130 Flight Training Unit Instructor Flight Engineer | Little Rock Air Force Ba se, AR, USA 2007Present C-130 Instructor Flight Engineer | Pope Air Force Base, NC, USA 20032007 C-130 Flight Engineer | Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK, USA 20002003 E-3 Dedicated Crew Chief | Tinker Air Force Base, OK, USA 19972000 KC-135R Flying Crew Chief | Kadena Air Base, Japan KC-135A/R Aircraft Maintenance Specialist | Minot Air Force Base, ND, USA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Tactical Phase 1 | Aircraft Crew Chief School EC /KC/RC-135 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course | Engine Run School EC/KC/RC-135 | EC -KC-RC-135 Follow-on School Dedicated Crew Chief Course | Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Course (E-3) Engine Run School E-3 | E-3 TF33-P-100A Jet Engine Maintenance Course | Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course Basic Flight Engineer School | Combat Survival Training | Water Survival Trainin g (Non-Parachute) C-130 Flight Engineer Initial Qualification School | C-130 Mission Qualification School Arctic survival Training | Air Force Specialty Internship | C-130 Flight Enginee r Instructor School Noncommissioned Officer Academy | Instructor Methodology Course | C-130 Local Fl ight Engineer Internship

AWARDS AND HONORS Earned recognition as a Distinguished Graduate C-130 Instructor School Gained nominations as Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter (5), Airman of the Quarter (4), and Instructor of the Quarter (2) Received various awards, including Air Force Commendation Medals (4), Me ritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with Valor Device (11), National Defense Service Medal with Service Star, and Southwest Asia Service Med als with 3 Service Stars