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This expert has 40 years of experience in the field of air traffic control and aviation safety. He studied professional aeronautics and management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and completed training courses with the FAA and the US Navy. This expert is certified as a safety management system practitioner, a contracting officer's representative, and an air traffic control specialist, and holds a control tower operator license. He began his career in the industry as an air traffic controller for the US Navy. He then worked with the Federal Aviation Administration for over 30 years in a variety of roles such as air traffic controller, support specialist, front line manager, air traffic manager, quality assurance staff specialist, and assistant air traffic manager. Currently, this expert is the principal of an aviation consulting firm in California.
Principal, An aviation consulting firm in CA
San Marcos,
California
This certified helicopter pilot has over 10 years of experience. After earning his BA in geology from the University of San Francisco he began his career as a pilot. He has flown commercially throughout the United States, Africa, and the Middle East. He has served in many pilot positions including a contract pilot position for HeliClass, a corporate helicopter pilot for E&J Gallo Winery, EMS Pilot for STAT MedEvac at John Hopkins Hospital, and as a pilot for offshore emergency response in Angola. He currently serves as a contract and instructor pilot for two energy companies.
Aviation Consultant, An independent consulting firm in CA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), San Francisco State University
Newport Coast,
California
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What Can an Airport Expert Witness Opine On?
Check-in
Process of confirming flight attendance.
Security Screening
Inspection of passengers and luggage.
Boarding
Entering the aircraft before departure.
Baggage Claim
Retrieving luggage after the flight.
Customs Clearance
Checking goods upon entering a country.
Flight Departure
Aircraft leaving the gate for takeoff.
FAQs for Airport Expert Witnesses
What is a airport expert witness?
An airport expert witness is a specialized aviation professional who explains airport operations, safety, and regulations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing incidents, and testifying to clarify complex airport issues.
In what case types can an airport expert witness be advantageous?
An airport expert witness is advantageous in aviation accidents, runway incursions, terminal safety, security breaches, airline operations, ground handling, and airport design disputes.
How can an airport expert witness evaluate compliance with FAA regulations?
An airport expert witness evaluates compliance with FAA regulations by reviewing design, operations, safety records, and procedures against current FAA standards and guidance.
What qualifications should an airport expert witness possess for complex litigation?
An airport expert witness should have advanced aviation credentials, extensive airport operations experience, regulatory knowledge, and prior expert testimony in complex litigation.
How does an airport expert witness assess airport safety management systems?
An airport expert witness assesses airport safety management systems by reviewing policies, risk assessments, incident data, training, audits, and compliance with aviation safety regulations.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting airport expert witnesses?
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