Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is a Continuous Improvement Engineer at ERA Industries, specializing in precision machining and assemblies for various industries including aerospace and military since October 2023. Prior to this role, Jim served as a FAA Repair Station Supervisor/Manager at Woodward, Inc. for nearly two decades, overseeing repair and logistics for aviation control systems. Experience also includes managing installations for the world's first GPS Local Area Augmentation System as a Program Manager at Aviation Navigation Satellite Programs, and previous engineering roles at Fel-Pro Inc., Ikegai America Corp, and Toyoda Machinery. Jim's foundational experience stems from serving as a Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management and an Applied Associates in Electronics Engineering from DeVry University.