James R. Cannon C: 770-235-0098
3113 Riverbrooke Trail F: 770-835-2543
Atlanta, GA 30339 jim_cannon@bellsouth.net
Education
University of Connecticut, 1983, Post M.B.A Certificate, Organizational Development
University of Connecticut, 1978, M.B.A.
U.S. Navy Flight School – October 1967 to January 1969, Designated Naval Aviator
University of Tennessee, 1967, B.S. Industrial Management.
Summary Qualifications
Over thirty years of management experience in business aviation. Served for six years as
a member of the board of directors of the National Business Aviation Association,
promoting safety management and industry best practices. Entrepreneurial experience in
the service sector of business aviation, having introduced a new concept to a mature
marketplace; grew the company to the point of sale to a major corporation. Created two
new flight departments for Fortune 500 companies. Recruited to turnaround a major
corporate flight group that was poised for failure. Managed operational budgets in excess
of fifteen million. Hired, trained and developed 38 associates in three locations.
Authored over 50 articles on management subjects in national business aviation
magazines. Accumulated a total of 14,200 flight hours. FAA Type Rated on 7 aircraft.
Key Strengths
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Leadership, Team Building, Organization and Personnel Development
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Aircraft acquisition, interior design and completion expertise
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Outstanding communication skills, Public speaking
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Turnaround and growth of existing organizations
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Budgetary development
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Policy and Procedures specialist
Experience
AMB Group, LLC., Atlanta, GA July 2001 to August 2008
Chief Pilot. Gulfstream IV.
Created the flight department, $31 million aircraft acquisition, hangar and fuel facility
purchase, hiring and staff development, process and procedures. Private operation for
Arthur Blank, retired co-founder of The Home Depot.
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA March 1997 to July 2001
Director of Flight Operations. Global Express, 2 Falcon 900 B’s and 2 Citation II’s.
Created an effective team which grew from eight associates and two aircraft to thirty
eight associates and 5 aircraft. Built a new hangar, acquired six aircraft,
and developed plans in support of the rapidly growing corporation.
Dresser Aviation Transport, Dallas, TX April 1996 to March 1997
Chief Pilot. Gulfstream IV and 2 Challenger 601-1A’s.
Worldwide flight coverage, Cat II Operations. Supervising eight pilots from two
locations. Standard Operating Policy and Total Quality Management programs.
Haemonetics Services, Inc., Londonderry, NH May 1993 to April 1996
Chief Pilot. Challenger 601-3A. First aircraft for the company. Managed the flight
department and five flight and support personnel. Controlled the annual operational
budget and maintained operational standards. Twelve circumnavigations of the world.
Jet Professionals, Inc., Fairfield, CT January 1987 to May 1993
President. Personnel Agency specializing in permanent and temporary placement within
the business aviation community. Entrepreneurial start up as a sole proprietor.
Developed and grew the organization to thirteen associates in four regional offices.
Areas of concentration in marketing and sales as well as overall financial coordination.
JPI sold to Kimberly Clark, September 1992.
Texaco Aviation Transport, Teterboro, NJ December 1984 to January 1987
Captain. Challenger 601 & Westwind I. In addition to flight duties, responsible for
operational standards throughout various Texaco Aviation base operations within the
United States. Developed Policy & Procedures and SOP’s.
Combustion Engineering, Inc., White Plains, NY January 1979 to December 1984
Captain. Falcon 50, 20 & 10. Served as Chairman of the Aviation Department Planning
Committee.
W. R. Grace & Company, White Plains, NY June 1974 to January 1979
Co-Pilot. Gulfstream II, Falcon 20. Responsible for the effective coordination of a $2.5
million operating budget. Assistant Chief of Maintenance and Director of Training.
Articles Published
Business & Commercial Aviation Magazine:
Command Decision: December 2009
Enhancing Flight Department Relevance: July 2009
EFBs Looking A-OK: February 2009
Disability and the Corporate Pilot: November 2008
Finding Balance: October 2008
Pilot Retirement: When and How? April 2006
The New Candid Cameras. February 2006
Headsets for the Jet Set. November 2005
Distractions From the Back. November 2005
Six Feet Under; 36,000 Feet Above. May 2005
Off Duty But Off Call: The Quandary. October 2004
Business & Commercial Aviation Magazine:
Road Tripping. April 2004
Flight Attendants: February 2004
Certified Aviation Managers. September 2003
Developing Management Skills, By the Book. August 2003
Let’s Get Together to Discuss It. July 2003
Taking Full Measure. March 2003
Flying Through Corporate Turbulence. October 2002
Managing Your Aircraft’s Completion. June 2002
Making a Difference. April 2002
Disaster/Emergency Response. July 2002
Old, or Good-as-Gold Pilots? February 2002
The Flying Manager. December 2001
When Bad Things Happen. November 2001
A Matter of Character. September 2001
The Outsider. July 2001
Management Development: A Two-Way Commitment. March 1986
Professional Pilot Magazine:
Business Pilots: Who We Are. September 1984
Career Development: September 1984
TEB Gains Independent Departure Slots: September 1984
Wage and Salary Negotiations: August 1984
Big Brother is Listening at HPN: August 1984
Corporate Aviation and the Ex-Military Pilot: July 1984
Corporate Aviation Consulting: June 1984
Who Buys & Why – The Avionics: May 1984
The Pro Pilot Census & Consensus: April 1984
Long Term Disability, Loss of License: March 1984
Getting Ready for Retirement: February 1984
Jets of the 80’s, BAE-800 & DA900: November 1983
Mr. Smith goes to Westchester: October 1983
Flight Check; Falcon 200: September 1983
Globetrotting with Don Jorgensen: March 1983
Waypoint: Tulsa to Cleveland. September 1982
Waypoint: Houston to Knoxville. June 1982
Waypoint: Westchester to Midway. May 1982
National Business Aviation Association:
Corporate Aviation Safety Digest:
1995 NBAA Convention, Las Vegas: “Points of Focus”
1995 NBAA Convention, Las Vegas: “Forming the Core”
1994 NBAA Convention, New Orleans: “Managing the Single Aircraft Operation”
Papers Presented:
National Business Aviation Association:
NBAA Corporate Aviation Mangers Conference 1997, San Diego.
Panel Participant – Subject, “Adding Value”
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference 1996, Nashville.
“Operational Considerations for Long Haul Flights”
NBAA Management Committee Presentation 1993 NBAA Convention, Atlanta.
“Importance of SOP’s to the Single Aircraft Operation”
NBAA Flight Department Survival Seminar, Atlanta, June 1992.
“Cutting Costs: Right Sizing our Fleet & Work Force”
NBAA Maintenance Managers Conference, Philadelphia, Spring 1986
“Motivating Maintenance Technicians”
NBAA Training Seminar, Orlando, November 1985
“Career Development – How to Keep Good Employees”
Flight Safety Foundation:
FSF Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar: April 1995, Vancouver.
“The Effects of Extended Duty Periods. What Departments Can Do to Cope”
FSF Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar: April 1991, White Plains.
“Retention and Development of Aviation Department Personnel”
FSF Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar: April 1988, Williamsburg.
“The Pilot Shortage & Safety of Flight”
Boards and Committees:
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Chairman of the 1999, 2007 & 2010 Local Atlanta Committee for the NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention.
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Founded the Georgia Business Aviation Association, 1998.
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Board of Directors of the National Business Aviation Association 1995 to 2001.
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Corporate Advisory Committee of the Flight Safety Foundation 1992-1998.
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Fatigue Studies Committee of the Flight Safety Foundation, September 1994 to January 1996.
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Chairman of the Flight Safety Foundation Corporate Advisory Task Force, assigned the task of investigating the corporate aviation community’s perception of the Foundation and to provide suggestions towards increasing membership: 1992.
Memberships:
National Business Aviation Association; Georgia Business Aviation Association;
Atlanta Aero Club; American Society for Quality.
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