James F. Buckley
Aquarius Mission Technician

1993-1999
Oceanographic Field Operations Manager; NOAA National Undersea Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  Job responsibilities include supervisor of Aquarius Habitat Technicians

Marine Specialist ; Aquarius Habitat at NURC/UNCW Key Largo, FL.
My job as a Habitat Technician includes a diversity of responsibilities, including: Maintenance, and operation of life support systems for Aquarius, participation as a research diver to support operations and science missions, and supervision of Diver Medical Technicians and operation of our on-site recompression chamber.

1986-1993
Submersible Pilot and Technician at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Ft. Pierce, FL.
Responsibilities included: assembly, maintenance, and operation of two Johnson-Sea-Link submersibles, including shore maintenance and off shore operation.

1976-1986
ROV Mechanic II at Perry Offshore Inc. Riveria Beach, FL.
Responsibilities included: assembly and operation of Trident Remotely Operated Vehicle, and Tether Management Systems.

Marine Mechanic II, Court Maritime Inc. Miami, FL. 
This job included rebuilding and maintenance of contracted vessels, supervision of shipyard operation and personnel, and maintenance and operation of shore machinery and shop equipment.

Able-bodied Seaman/Oiler, Research Vessels  University of Miami, Miami, FL.

TRAINING  and  EDUCATION

High School Diploma from Langley Sr. High School, Pittsburgh, PA.
Maintenance of Hydraulic Components and System North Hampton College, Allentown, PA.
Damage control/Firefighting, Dept. of Navy, Mayport, FL.
IANTD Nitrox Instructor
EMT certified, Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, FL.  JT00790
AA in General Studies, University of Phoenix
Advanced DMT certified, Hyperbaric International, Key Largo, FL
PADI certified Dive Master
Nitrox certified/Gas Blending and Mixing Technician.
NOAA Dive Master.
Dive Accident Management
Oxygen Safety and Administration