Jesse James Olinger, Sr.
Vice President
Jesse James Olinger, Sr. is a seasoned recruiter with vast experience in the aerospace industry. As Vice-President and “Recruiter Gunslinger,” he leads a team of recruiters who specialize in bringing together the best AEC professionals in the world with the most respected and well-established firms in the industry.
Olinger’s diverse background enables him to bring a distinctive and unique perspective to his professional recruiting practice. He holds B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Physics and previously worked with several of the world’s top aerospace and defense firms including Lockheed Martin & NASA.
After his career as a professional football player in the American Football League, he soon developed a passion for helping his fellow players grow professionally. This led into a career mentoring and coaching many former NFL players towards making the transition into successful careers after sports.
When he’s not headhunting the best talent in the industry, there is nothing he loves better than spending time with his beautiful family. He is blessed with a wonderful wife, Yasmina, who has given him the greatest gifts of his life: his 14-month old daughter Jasmine Jolee, aka “Pookie,” and his 4-month old son, Jesse James Jr., aka “Bubba,” aka the Lil’s Gunslinger.
Today he leads the team at AE Concept as Vice-President.