Background
Wetherbee, James D. was born on November 27, 1952 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Dana A. and Wetherbee.
Wetherbee, James D. was born on November 27, 1952 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Dana A. and Wetherbee.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Notre Dame, 1974.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1975, advanced through grades to captain. Naval aviator Attack Squadron 72, United States Ship John F. Kennedy, 1977—1980. With Systems Engineering Test Directorate.
Project officer, test pilot. With Strike Fighter Squadron 132. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1984, director Flight Crew Operations Directorate.
Member of Society Experimental Test Pilot.
Married Robin DeVore Platt. 2 children.