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This highly-qualified aircraft valuations expert has 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He earned his BA in aviation management from Southern Illinois University and holds certifications as a senior aircraft appraiser, an airframe and power plant mechanic, an FAA authorized inspector, and aircraft buyer's agent. He is active in his field as a member of the EAA. This expert began his career in aviation as a member of the aircraft maintenance crew in the United States Air Force. He then served as an aircraft mechanic at Crystal Lake Airport, avionics installation and package engineer at Hartzog Aviation before starting his tenure with American Airlines. He worked for American Airlines for 32 years in a variety of roles, including line maintenance mechanic, senior instructor in aircraft maintenance, aircraft maintenance production supervisor, and the aircraft maintenance production and shift manager. Currently, he is the president and owner of an aircraft maintenance and appraisal corporation based in Illinois.
President & Owner, An aircraft maintenance and appraisal corporation in IL
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Southern Illinois University
New Hampton,
Illinois
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What Can an Airplane Expert Witness Opine On?
Pre-flight Inspection
Check aircraft systems and components.
Flight Planning
Determine route, weather, and fuel needs.
Takeoff Procedures
Execute procedures for safe departure.
In-flight Navigation
Monitor and adjust flight path as needed.
Landing Procedures
Execute steps for a safe landing.
Post-flight Inspection
Review aircraft condition after flight.
FAQs for Airplane Expert Witnesses
What is a airplane expert witness?
An airplane expert witness is an aviation specialist who explains technical aircraft issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing flight records, investigating accidents, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of an airplane expert witness?
An airplane expert witness handles aviation accident, pilot error, maintenance negligence, product defect, air traffic control, regulatory compliance, and airport operations cases.
How can an airplane expert witness strengthen causation analysis in an aviation dispute?
An airplane expert witness strengthens causation analysis in an aviation dispute by linking technical flight data, maintenance records, and industry standards directly to the accident’s cause.
What qualifications should an attorney require from an airplane expert witness?
An attorney should require an airplane expert witness to have aviation-specific education, certifications, industry experience, and a proven record of credible courtroom testimony.
How does an airplane expert witness evaluate compliance with FAA regulations?
An airplane expert witness evaluates compliance with FAA regulations by reviewing records, maintenance logs, procedures, and flight operations against current FAA standards and rules.
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