Background
Blackwell, James Augusta was born on December 22, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Augusta and Bonnie Jean (Jameson) Blackwell.
Blackwell, James Augusta was born on December 22, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Augusta and Bonnie Jean (Jameson) Blackwell.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Alabama, 1962; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Virginia, 1966; graduate advanced management program, Harvard University, 1986.
Aerospace engineer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia, 1962-1969;
specialist engineer, Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, 1969-1981;
engineering program manager, Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, 1981-1982;
chief engineer special products, Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, 1982-1984;
vice president engineering, Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, 1986-1988;
director research and technical, Lockheed Advanced Aero. Company, Saugus, California, 1984-1986;
vice president, assistant general manager engineering, Lockheed Aero. Systems Company, Burbank, California, 1988-1989;
vice president, assistant general manager advanced tactical fighter, Lockheed Aero.
Systems Company, Burbank, California, 1989-1991;
vice president, general manager F-22 program, Lockheed Aero. Systems Company, Burbank, California, 1991-1993;
president, Lockheed Aero. Systems Company, Burbank, California, since 1993.
Member of advisory board University of Virginia Engineering School, Charlottesville, since 1988.
Trustee Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, since 1988. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate). Member National Management Association.
Married Billie Faye Guthrie. Children: Danna Kaye Blackwell Long, Kelley Renee.