James McDonald
Survey Pilot | Air Operations Officer | Aviation Safety Officer
- Role
- Assistant Department Head at US Navy
- Location
- Edmond, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James McDonald
I have had the opportunity to lead our nation\'s Navy Sailors in a variety of fields including aviation, talent acquisition, organizational development, training, and project management in time and asset-constrained environments. The biggest highlight of my Naval career was been helping my team members achieve their personal and professional dreams. I am currently a Commercial Pilot with single and multi-engine instrument designations, high performance and complex endorsed, and experience in several aircraft types including Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, and Flight Design. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Led Oklahoma Navy Recruiting Division to 2018, 2019, and 2021 “Division of the Year” titles, 2021 Large and Small Stations of the Year, Division of the Year, Leading Petty Officer of the Year, Command Sailor of the Year, and Officer Recruiters of the Year 2020 and 2021. • Led several major projects including a complete revamp of an onboarding unit, a review and revamp of training syllabus for the remedial fitness program, and two annual unit training/awards meetings for over 400 members. • Military personal decorations include one Navy Commendation Medal and two Navy Achievement Medals for exemplary service and specific project achievement. Multiple personal achievement recruiting awards from 20••••19. Unit awards include ribbons for training, efficiency, and recruiting duties.Email: m••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Assistant Department Head
Dec 2022 — Present
Assists N6 Communications Department Head with all technical issues for service members attached to the unit. Advises senior leadership on technical solutions for future command needs.
Education
Liberty University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2014 — 2016
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2004 — 2009
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