Jim Carter was born and raised in Philadelphia Pa, and joined the U.S. Air Force upon college graduation. He spent most of his working life as a professional pilot. In the Air Force he flew the C-130, the T-38, and the U-2. After leaving the service, he flew for Eastern Airlines for nine years and then for USAirways for 25 years until his retirement as a Captain in 2013. He lives in Raleigh NC with his wife, Debra.