Jim Mires

Captain Delta Air Lines

Newnan, Georgia, United States

About

USN Certified Engineering Flight Test Pilot and Flight Test Instructor New and Modified Aircraft Production Evaluation and Acceptance - E-2C/D - C-2A - F-5 - T-6A/B - C-12C / BE200 Expertise in Evaluation and Airworthiness Determination of: Aircraft Performance Aircraft Stability and Control - Stalls/Spin Evaluation - Flying Qualities - Asymmetric Power - Transonic-Supersonic Avionics System Integration - Flight Management System Integration - Navigation Performance Evaluation Aviation Safety and Risk Hazard Analysis FAA Certificated Airline Transport Pilot Maintains FAA First Class Medical Security Clearance TS/SCI

Experience

  • Delta Air Lines (9 yrs 9 mos)
    • Captain A220
      Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    • First Officer
      Nov 2016 - Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • US Navy (19 yrs)
    • E-2C/D Pilot
      1998 - Dec 2016 · 19 yrs

      E-2C/D carrier aircraft commander and instructor pilot.

    • E-2 Pilot
      1998 - 2016 · 18 yrs

    • Test Pilot
      Jul 2002 - Dec 2015 · 13 yrs 6 mos

      Planned, conducted, evaluated and demonstrated airworthiness of modified E-2C/D, C-2A, T-6A/B and C-12C aircraft. Consulted with engineering, program directors and maintenance personnel to prepare recommendations concerning aircraft structures, systems, equipment and performance characteristics. Provided cradle-to-grave life cycle support of aerospace systems via program management, test and evaluation, fleet support with the goal of improved current and future readiness for the Naval Aviation Enterprise.

  • Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • CDR USN, E-2D Production Test/F-5 Acceptance Test Pilot
      Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Evaluates and demonstrates airworthiness of newly constructed E-2D aircraft and modified or repaired F-5 aircraft via test flights. Consults with engineering and maintenance personnel and prepares recommendations concerning equipment and performance discrepancies. Provides cradle-to-grave life cycle support of aerospace systems via program management, test and evaluation, fleet support with the goal of improved current and future readiness for the Naval Aviation Enterprise. Tests the F-5 aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Operates the F-5 aircraft during return to flight tests, production acceptance, and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Coordinates flight operations efforts. Approves cockpit configuration. Able to train and demonstrate flights to customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

    • DCMA Chief of Flight Ops
      2013 - Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Evaluates and demonstrates airworthiness of newly constructed E-2D aircraft and modified or repaired F-5 aircraft via test flights. Consults with engineering and maintenance personnel and prepares recommendations concerning equipment and performance discrepancies. Provides cradle-to-grave life cycle support of aerospace systems via program management, test and evaluation, fleet support with the goal of improved current and future readiness for the Naval Aviation Enterprise.