James Barcus

Background

About James Barcus

Offering an exceptional background based on 20 years relevant training and field experience managing diverse U.S. Navy aircraft component calibration and repair operations and maintenance activities demonstrating superior leadership initiative, subject matter expertise, program enhancement / improvement creativity, and award winning performance success. • Subject Matter Expert in avionics calibration lab operations and administration. Orchestrated enterprise level programs onboard nuclear carriers, the Navy’s largest AIMD, and at critical training commands. Possess proven expertise in aircraft instrument and test bench service, having qualified as a quality assurance inspector for relevant systems on virtually all US Navy aircraft platforms. Strong intuitive troubleshooting skills were responsible for countless critical repairs under strict time constraints and with limited budgeting and manpower support. Provided key input in relevant program and training initiatives impacting the Navy for decades to come. • Proven proficiency in Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS), technical publications libraries, internal auditing, coordination of program inspections, and instruction of aircraft maintenance personnel. Authored numerous policy and coursework revisions to effectively structure programs and facilitate optimal results in aviation maintenance support activities on a Navy-wide scale. • Outstanding performance as Production Control Chief (Manager/Director) for large scale fixed and rotary wing aircraft refit operations. Coordinated the efforts of hundreds of specialized tradesmen in scores of production shops to include master scheduling, asset and manpower allocation, quality assurance (QA), data collection, and metrics analysis to implement across-the-board program improvements. Specialties: Technical Training, Problem Solving, Personnel Management