Expertise Description
I have over 45 years of varied experience in commercial aviation with Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and management. My expertise includes engine and propulsion (development, alteration, noise attenuation, repair and maintenance. My additional expertise includes equipment purchases, FAA regulations, leasing, and insurance issues; accident investigation and failure analysis; and aircraft salvage and rebuilding. I also have experience in establishing and directing engineering, engine part counterfeit, maintenance, and alteration facilities. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes: Patent Infringement, Helicopter Crash, Aircraft Crash, Aviation Accessory Failure, Aircraft Parts Dispute, Engine Damage Dispute, and Engine Foreign Object Damage.
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include: 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.
Professional Experiences
My professional experience includes: Public Company Chairman and CEO; COO, Executive Vice-President of several private companies.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Mechanical Engineering | |||
| BS | Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Aero-Thermodynamics (all but thesis) | ||||
Licenses Certifications
| California Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer |
Awards & Affiliation
| Holder of three U.S. patents. |
Primary Affiliation
Society of Automotive Engineers
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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