Background
Philbin, James Edward was born on June 28, 1931 in New York City. Son of James Francis and Anna Theresa (Monaghan) Philbin.
pilot aerospace transportation executive
Philbin, James Edward was born on June 28, 1931 in New York City. Son of James Francis and Anna Theresa (Monaghan) Philbin.
Bachelor, St. John's University, 1953. Postgraduate, Adelphi University, 1968. Program for Management Development, Harvard University, 1970.
Manager military liaison Wright Aeronautical Company, Woodridge, New Jersey, 1957—1958. Youth programs manager Grumman Aerospace Corporation, 1958—1968, assistant chief pilot, director fleet requirements, director Israeli operations Bethpage, New York, since 1958, police commissioner, 1969—1973, vice president E2/C2 aircraft programs aircraft system division, director mayor, 1973—1977, trustee, 1971—1973. Member Presidential Task Force.
Served with United States Navy, 1953-1957.
Active Save the Children Organization. Member of DAV (commanders club), Smithsonian Institution, Tailhook Association, Air Force Association, Foreign Policy Association, Society Experimental Test Pilots.
Married Helena Irene Wilenski. Children: Susan Marie, Kathleen Ann, Joyce Eileen.