Roster of Instructor Pilots
Jim received his BA from the University of Missouri and entered US Navy Pilot training the same year. He flew the A-7 carrier based strategic attack aircraft and completed 219 combat missions, receiving 5 Navy commendations and 22 Air Medals. He has since joined the ranks of the commercial air carriers, first with Eastern Airlines as an A -300, DC - 9 and L-188 pilot and retired from UPS in 2003. Jim joined Aircombat USA in June 1999. He is our Chief Pilot.