James Calloway
Harrodsburg
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Commercial Helicopter Ag Sprayer with extensive experience in precision aerial applications and seeding. Former Fire Lieutenant at Lexington Fire Department, skilled in emergency response and leadership. Proficient in long line techniques, demonstrating a commitment to safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Helicopter Ag Sprayer
Self-employeed
05.2025 - Current
*Helicopter Ag Spraying and Seeding
*PIC of R44 with underbody spray tank and booms
*All day operations during spray season (May, July-August, November).
*Long Line with seeder bucket for cover crop seeding during season (October).
Commercial Helicopter Ag Sprayer
Self Employed
05.2021 - 08.2024
*Helicopter Ag spraying and seeding.
*PIC of R44 and R66 with underbody spray tank and booms.
*All day operations during spray seasons (May, July-August, November).
*Long Line Bucket work for seeding cover crops (October)
Fire Lieutenant
Lexington Fire Department
09.2000 - 01.2023
*Retired
*Current EMT
*Lieutenant in charge of 7 others and a firehouse on a daily bases
*Rescue, and Haz-Mat technician
*Level 1 instructor
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2019
Skills
- Helicotper IFR Rating
- 2988 Total time
- 2903 PIC
- 1058 Turbine time
- 1746 XC
- 228 night hours
- 100 long line
- 1500 ag spraying
- 25 PIC OH-58
- Flying In The Wire and Obstruction Training
- Landing Zone training (LFD)
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (LFD)
- Current EMT
Timeline
Commercial Helicopter Ag Sprayer
Self-employeed
05.2025 - Current
Commercial Helicopter Ag Sprayer
Self Employed
05.2021 - 08.2024
Fire Lieutenant
Lexington Fire Department
09.2000 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University