John P. Jumper (born February 4, 1945) is a retired United States Air Force general, who served as 17th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from September 6, 2001 to September 2, 2005. He retired from the Air Force on November 1, 2005. Jumper was succeeded as Chief of Staff by General T. Michael Moseley.
Former United States Air Force Chief of Staff (Senior Officer of the entire US Air Force). September 2001 - September 2005 He is a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, including 1,400 combat hours.