Airplane Expert Witnesses

Our experts have decades of experience in the aviation industry and are the nation’s finest airplane consultants.

They are engineers that provide structural engineering and certification services to companies within the aviation industry. These experts develop airplane certification plans, loads reports, structural analysis reports, test plans, and test reports. They have worked at the Aviation Administration and for the military with airspace designation, air traffic control, and aircraft operating regulations. These airplane professionals are pilots with commercial airline and corporate flight experience and have managed FBOs, as well as charter flight operations.

The expert witness experience of these professionals includes cases dealing with patent infringement, airplane accidents, aviation accessory failures, aircraft parts issues, and airplane engine damage questions.

ForensisGroup Airplane Expert Witnesses consult on issues such as working with the Federal Air Administration (FAA) on certifications and approvals, airplane modifications and alterations, airplane and component repair development and approval, quality control manuals, and standards of care for those in the aviation industry. In addition, they consult on aircraft engineering design, embedded software design, and flight operations.

They have degrees in Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Aviation Maintenance, as well as training in the Air Force.

ForensisGroup has successfully matched attorneys and insurance companies with the most trusted of aviation experts from around the country for 25 years. Fill out and submit an expert request form or call us at (800) 555-5422 for more information on engaging a reputable airplane expert witness for your case.

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Aviation Expert Witness San Clemente 538190

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After 15 years in an Air Force setting, I have an in-depth knowledge of the Aviation industry. My expertise lies in quality management systems improvement within aviation, space and defense manufacturing. I have experience with aerospace auditing; aviation and ground maintenance; business valuation; contract safety; contractor compliance determination; economic risk management program implementation; logistics; long and short-term program operational assessment; machinery and technical specialties aviation appraisal; metrics and data measurement strategy adaptation; OSHA standards; process inspection systems; product conformance analysis; production methods; quality assurance acquisition; and statistical and quality data analysis. I have prior experience offering consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as an aviation expert witness.

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Aviation Safety Expert Witness San Marcos 508589

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With more than 50 years of piloting experience in various military, air-carrier and civilian aircraft, I have gained over 29,000 flight hours. My expertise includes aircraft maintenance operations; aviation accident analysis; aviation safety program development and auditing; flight instructions/evaluations (military/civilian); flight crew evaluations; flight operations standardization/quality assurance; weapons and tactics evaluation/instruction; and worldwide and domestic flights. I also have over 40 years of experience evaluating and instructing pilots. I am a retired colonel from USMCR. I have provided consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as an aviation safety expert witness for over 25 years.

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Aviation Safety Expert Witness Texas 536142

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With more than 30 years of flight experience, I have amassed over 15,000 accident/incident-free hours domestically and internationally. I have served as a Sr. Manager Flight Safety/Chief Accident Investigator for 5 years for a major airline corporation. My experience includes: Aviation Safety Action Program (A.S.A.P.) Knowledge, data safety systems, communication training, crisis management, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (F.O.Q.A.), and Line Operations Safety Audit (L.O.S.A.). I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for over a decade as an aviation safety expert witness.

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Airline Operations Expert Witness Dallas 530536

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I am an experienced airline operations expert witness. I have spent over 35 years working with IT systems, revenue management, travel distribution, customer relationship management, and the application of quantitative methods to solving problems in the travel, transportation, and hospitality industries. My expertise consists of: revenue management, travel distribution, crew scheduling and crew contract negotiations, flight operations, airline systems, market research, and CRM. I have provided consultations and deposition for more than a decade as an airline operations expert witness.

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Aviation Expert Witness FL 529369

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I have over 40 years of consulting experience in the aviation field with an emphasis in instrument flight procedure validations, as well as pilot evaluation procedures. My expertise includes heliport safety, design, risk analysis and audits, aviation infrastructure design, HEMS operations, IS-BAO auditing, education, training, RNAV – GNSS, RNP, RNP AR, WAAS LPV/SBAS APV, helicopter IFR procedures, instrument approaches, routes and maintenance, heliport certification – development, on site inspections, certifications, FAA Processing, IFR Evaluations, flight validations, obstacle validations, air traffic management & engineering services, automated weather, ATC communications & ADS-B platforms, flight operations management consulting, AIP charting & maintenance programs, navigation data coding, storage & management, and TARGET / GPS flight validation tracking. I have prior experience offering deposition and consultations as an aviation expert witness.

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Airline Passenger Safety Expert Witness CT 529769

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I have over 15 years of consulting experience in the aviation and travel industry and have been a columnist, journalist, and editor in the field for more than 25 years. My expertise includes airline procedures and issues, airline flight operations management, airline passenger issues, and travel websites and publications. I am have also worked as an aircraft dispatcher. I have extensive experience as a columnist and editor for the travel and airline industry. I am offering my services as an airline passenger safety expert witness,.

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E-Cigarette Batteries Expert Witness CA 530972

Expertise Description

I have consulting experience in next-generation forensic instrumentation with an emphasis in 3D X-ray CT scanning and imaging of failed components battery failures in E-Cigarettes, carbon composite bicycle components, defects in fire sprinklers, fire damaged heaters and barbecue components. I have additional expertise in customizing hardware and software for failure simulations in industrial parts, failures in plumbing components, defects in automotive components, and airplane components. I am offering my services as an E-Cigarettes batteries expert witness.

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Flight Attendant Expert Witness 528050

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I have over 45 years experience in business aviation as a flight attendant with expertise in corporate flight attendant training, food safety and aircraft safety issues, aircraft interior design/layout, crew coordination, in-flight medical emergencies, decompression and hypoxia, search and rescue, in-flight fire and smoke management, and emergency evacuations. I have prior experience offering courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as a flight attendant expert witness.

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Aviation Expert Witness NY 523291

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I am an experienced aviation expert witness with more than 35 years in the industry. My areas of focus include aircraft engines, aircraft sheet metal, welded structures and composite aircraft construction, inspection techniques, aircraft welding, engine technician, sheet metal technician, aircraft systems analyst, FAA compliance & certification, aviation meteorology, human factors, FAA safety management, airborne weather radar, regulatory compliance, and the management & operation of private aircraft. I have prior experience providing my services as an aviation expert witness.

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Aviation Expert Witness CA(S) 532118

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I am an experienced aviation expert witness with more than 35 years experience. My areas of focus include FBO operations and management; airport and aircraft operations; facility design, development and construction; leasing, negotiations and business development; airport real estate policy and management; airport advocacy, community outreach and public affairs; airport safety and security; and environmental regulations. I have prior experience offering consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as an aviation expert witness.

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Aviation Safety Expert 529763 TX

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I have spent more than 25 years working in aviation safety, with expertise in flight attendant policies, procedures and training in the areas of routine regulatory compliance, cabin safety, passenger handling policies, inflight emergencies, medical training, evacuations and aircraft certification. I also have experience with aircraft interior design requirements and have extensive experience with FAA voluntary safety programs, such as Safety Management System (SMS), Cabin Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) training and electronic flight bag (EFB) approval. Additionally, I have prior experience offering consultations and deposition as a cabin safety expert witness.

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Flight Attendant Expert 521884 IL

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I have more than 25 years experience as a flight attendant. My expertise includes a variety of Boeing and McDonnell-Douglas aircraft along with a variety of positions and cabins. I have additional experience within the Flight Attendants Union preparing and presenting discipline and dispute cases, and held positions as a contract representative on duty cases, injury on duty representative, scheduling representative on duty, APFA strategic operation center designee for union during airline emergencies, and safety and security representative on duty.

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Commercial Aviation Industry Expert 525045 FL

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I have over 30 years experience in the commercial aviation industry. My expertise includes providing engineering evaluations and maintenance operations reviewed in conjunction with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's). I have additional knowledge in aircraft repossessions and recovery of assets on a worldwide basis, aerospace equipment management and work out strategies, aircraft financial and operating analysis provided, inventory and appraisal transactions. I have spent more than 25 years providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a commercial aviation industry expert witness.

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Aerospace Biomedical Engineering Expert 520743 FL

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I have more than 15 years of multidisciplinary research experience in the aerospace, biomedical and defense industries. My expertise includes bone-prosthesis and retinal stent finite element analysis, damping modeling in structural dynamics, design of smart-material actuators for active control of turbomachinery blades and adaptive airfoils , sensor design and calibration, and instrumentation design. I have additional interest in experimental modal analysis and turbomachinery. I have prior experience providing my services as an aerospace expert witness.

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Aircraft Appraisal Expert 521600 IN

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With more than 35 years experience in Aircraft Appraisal, I have an expertise in the appraisal, selling, and buying of aircraft and aircraft parts (air worthy or not). I have additional expertise in performing aircraft routine maintenance, annual inspections, repairs, and modifications, as well as, repairing unserviceable aircraft to air worthy condition. I have also spent over 5 years as an aircraft appraisal expert witness and have provided numerous clients with deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony.

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Aviation Safety Expert 523466 NY

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With more than 30 years of aviation safety experience, I have an expertise in accident prevention and investigation, emergency preparation and response, aircrew coordination, DOD compliance, tactical environments, simulation, accident investigation, OSHA and ECA compliance, airfield operations and development, and system safety. I have prior experience as an aviation expert witness.

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Airport Security Expert 520963 CA(S)

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I have been working for over 45 years in the field of Aviation as both a pilot and Airport Security Manager. My expertise is in Airport Security & Operations Management, Aviation Development Planning & Design, and Aviation Security Product Development. I have additional knowledge in wireless security video surveillance & access control systems, directing planning, coordination, & execution of emergency response & recovery operations; acting as primary post-accident/incident liaison to FAA, NTSB and other affected parties; conducting investigation necessary to support risk management efforts; and performing security assessments.

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Robotics Drone Expert 520794 NC

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I have more than 25 years the fields of Robotics and Aviation with a focus in supervising technical aircraft accident-related investigations, Cognitive Systems engineering, human supervisory control, human-unmanned vehicle interaction, human-autonomous system collaboration, human-robot interaction, human-systems engineering, and the ethical and social impact of technology. I have additional experience in using an automatic data processing accreditation program, including risk assessments, contingency plans, and security test and evaluations. I have also spent time offering services as a drone expert witness expert in North Carolina.

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Airline Pilot Expert 519736 TN

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My career in the field of Aviation has spanned over 10 years with expertise as an Airline transport Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and experienced Flight Instructor. I have additional experience as a Military Pilot and in Naval Aviation Flight Training. My tactical flying career has taken me around the world with deployments to Africa and Afghanistan. During my deployment to Afghanistan a "zero-visibility, without reference to the ground" (brown-out) type landing was a common occurrence. I have been honored to receive two Air Medals for combat flying and a 1,000 Mishap-Free Flight Hours award. The majority of my flight time has been with the MV-22B Osprey, with additional experience in large commercial airliners, numerous multi-engine aircraft and single engine military trainers. I am offering my services in Tennessee as an aviation expert witness.

Helicopter Expert 500844 IN

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Aviation with expertise in helicopter and air medical industries. I have experience with regulatory research support, heliport design and audits, aviation infrastructure design, flight operations, education, training, safety, and litigation support. I have additional experience with emergency action plan design and training, and aviation risk and liability analysis. I have over 10 years expert witness experience.

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Flight Attendant Expert 512864 AK

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I have more than 40 years of airline experience as a Flight Attendant. I have 20 years experience as a Flight Attendant Training Instructor, have participated in a Flight Attendant Safety Committee, including 20 years as Chairperson, and participated in aviation safety industry associations. I am familiar with CFRs pertinent to Flight Attendant requirements and procedures, as well as industry standards for training and procedures. I have over 20 years of expert witness experience.

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Aviation Administration Expert 509484 AL

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I have more than 40 years of combined Aviation Administration experience and also have over 10 years of experience within the United States Marine Corp. I am recognized as one of the top Air Bosses in the United States. My experience includes airspace designation, air traffic control, aircraft operating rules including sport and recreational activities, light sport aircraft regulations, airspace analysis for airport development and construction, and aerobatic box design. I assist in the production and execution of approximately 18 to 25 airshows per year. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Air Show Expert 509483 TX

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I have more than 45 years of experience in the field of Aviation with expertise in Air Show consulting. I hold a commercial pilot license and am able to operate single and multiengine land airplanes, as well as having type ratings for Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Grumman TBM Avenger, Lockheed L-18 Loadstar, Grumman F6F Hellcat, and North American P-64 Coin. Also, I have an unlimited piston powered letter from the FAA. I have over 35 years of air show experience having flown in more than 100 shows and air bossed more than 250 shows. I am the owner of a company that provides services to air shows with emphasis on conducting safe air show operations in all aspects of planning and implementation. I have over 10 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Aviation Expert 508658 AL

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I have over 35 years of experience in Aviation including 8,000 hours as a commercial pilot and flight instructor and 3 aircraft type ratings. I have flight experience with both airlines and corporate flight departments, and have managed corporate and charter flight operations. I have 12 years of experience as an electrical engineer involved with design and manufacturing of measurement and communication devices using microcontrollers and embedded software. I currently serve as an administrator and faculty member in a large collegiate aviation program, and have done so for the past 9 years. I teach courses and am actively engaged in research in the areas of airline operations, aerospace process simulation and improvement, aviation law, and statistics.

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Aerospace Engineering Expert 506998 FL

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I have more than 35 years of experience in the fields of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with areas of interest in jet and rocket propulsion systems, advanced low pollutant emission, high efficiency combustions systems for advanced aircraft and automotive applications, and alternative fuels and renewable energy systems. I have developed graduate level courses in computational fluid dynamics, graduate level courses in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, and undergraduate courses in internal combustion engines, fluid dynamics, aircraft propulsion, compressible flow, numerical analysis and thermodynamics. I have experience with automotive engineering, turbomachinery, internal combustion engines, external aerodynamics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, non-destructive testing. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Commmercial Aviation Expert 169651 AZ

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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.

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Intellectual Property Electrical Engineering Expert 42220 TX

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I have over 35 years experience in electrical engineering. My expertise includes patents and intellectual property, electrical generators and motors, power systems, high-speed computers, computer system architecture, microprocessors, digital design, digital signal processors, distributed and parallel processing, IC design, aircraft electrical systems and avionics, and automobile electrical systems.

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Automotive And Aircraft Appraisal Expert 39824 CA(S)

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Vehicle Appraisal with expertise in Aircraft, RV's, Machinery and Equipment, Petroleum Equipment, Refineries, Terminals and related equipment. I have experience with inspections and damage estimates for corporations, heavy equipment appraisal, insurance companies, and fiduciaries. I have additional knowledge of the automotive, aircraft, machinery and equipment, and petroleum industries. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Aviation Expert 442753 CA(N)

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I have more than 10 years in the field of Aviation with expertise in Aviation Law, Aviation Management, Commercial Air Transportation Regulations, Flight Instruction, Training, Trip Planning, Itineraries, Diplomatic Requirements for Travel, and Developing Courses for Training.

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Postal Service Expert 444325 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the industry of Postal Service Operations and Logistics. My expertise includes managing regulated, specialized, and contracted modes of commercial air transportation. I have additional expertise in national air transportation procurement and coordination, commercial air transportation regulations, contract modifications, contract non-performance, budgets, and project management.

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Aviation Expert 320402 VA

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I have more than 35 years of experience in the field of Aviation, including fixed base operations, aircraft sales, and aviation consulting. I am also familiar with facilities design, contract negotiation, construction management, and staffing. I have experience dealing with oil companies in supply contract negotiation and fuel management strategy. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Aviation Expert 321666 OR

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I have over 30 years experience working in the aviation profession covering both the flight operations and maintenance sectors of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. My extensive aviation experience includes skills for efficient research and compiling supporting documentation in regard to legal cases. My aviation expertise includes, but is not limited to: pilot and flight operations; maintenance and repair; manufacturing of approved aircraft parts (PMA); FAA documentation preparation; and audits for Federal Aviation Regulations compliance, etc. I have flown both fixed and rotary wing aircraft professionally and hold an Airline Transport license, as well as both an Airframe / Powerplant (A&P) and Inspection Authorization (IA) mechanic certificates. I have more than 5 years expert witness experience.

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