Expert No. 169651 – Engineering Expert – AZ / CA(N) / CA(S) / WA
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Consulting expert specialized in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and management with over 45 years of varied experience in commercial aviation. Expert in engine and propulsion (development, alteration, noise attenuation, repair and maintenance). Specialist in FAA and EASA regulation and certification. Expert in equipment purchases, leasing, and insurance issues; accident investigation and failure analysis; and aircraft salvage and rebuilding. Experienced in establishing and directing engineering, maintenance, and alteration facilities. Public company founder and CEO. Certified AS 9000 and ISO 9000 consultant. Patents awarded for noise attenuation. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.E.). Prior expert witness experience.
Representative Litigation Experience:
  • Patent Infringement.
  • Helicopter Crash.
  • Aircraft Crash.
  • Aviation Accessory Failure.
  • Aircraft Parts Dispute.
  • Engine Damage Dispute.
  • Engine Foreign Object Damage.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
  • Federal Air Administration (FAA) Certification/Approvals.
  • Airplane Modification/Alteration.
  • Airplane Re-engine.
  • Airplane and Component Repair Development and Approval.
  • Quality Control Manuals.
  • AS 9000, ISO 9000.

Licenses & Certifications:
California Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
Education:
DegreeSubjectInstitution
MSMechanical Engineering
BSMechanical Engineering
Aero-Thermodynamics (all but thesis)
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
  • Public Company Chairman and CEO
  • COO, Executive Vice-President of several private companies
Professional Appointments/Affiliations:
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Society of Automotive Engineers
  • National Society of Professional Engineers
  • American Society of Quality
Awards & Honors:
Holder of three U.S. patents.

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