
JEFF JAMES
General Chair
Contracts: American Airlines, Swissport, Southwest Airlines, Allied Aviation
Local Lodge: 2559
IAM Member Since: 2006
Carrier and Occupation: US Airways, American Airlines – Avionics Technician, Avionics Lead Mechanic, Avionics AMT Crew Chief
Education: Associates degree in RF Communications and Avionics, ISCET
IAM History/Experience: Shop Steward, Grievance Committee, Grievance Committee Chairman, IAM Flight Safety Committee, Local Lodge 2559 Auditor, Local Lodge 2559 Vice President, Local Lodge 2559 President
Classes you’ve taken at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Center: Leadership 1-4, Organizing 1
What do you love most about your job? Making things better for our membership.
Something interesting about yourself: I love everything outdoors. Boating, Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Skiing, Wakeboarding, Off-Roading and just sitting around a campfire with the stars above, family, and good friends.