James Benedict

James Benedict is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a First Officer and Pilot Recruiter at Endeavor Air since August 2021, where responsibilities include conducting phone interviews and representing the company at recruiting events. Additionally, James has been a Brand Ambassador and Assistant at J&T Brokerage since June 2016, performing various clerical tasks. Previous roles include Flight Instructor at Purdue Aviation, LLC, and Purdue University, along with a position as SATT Ambassador. James also contributed to the Purdue University Intercollegiate Baseball team as a Student Athletic Manager and led the Boiler Gold Rush as a Team Leader during new student orientation. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew with a Minor in Management from Purdue University, completed in 2023.