Aviation accident investigation and flight operations expert working as an expert witness with more than 47 years of experience in aviation, including over 24 years of involvement in litigation consultation, deposition, and trial testimony. Their work focuses on analysis of aircraft accidents, pilot performance, and operational procedures, supporting evaluation of safety practices, human factors, and flight operations in dispute settings.

Their expertise includes aviation accident investigation and reconstruction, with extensive experience analyzing hundreds of aircraft accidents and incidents. Key areas of analysis involve flight operations standardization, flight crew evaluation, and application of Flight Operations Quality Assurance and Flight Data Management systems. Their work also addresses human factors interaction, risk management, and Cockpit Resource Management, along with development and auditing of Safety Management Systems and operational protocols across military, air carrier, and general aviation environments.

Operational experience includes more than 28,000 flight hours across over 70 aircraft models, along with more than 40 years of experience in flight instruction and pilot evaluation. Their background includes oversight of aviation operations, safety programs, and flight department performance within state transportation, air carrier, and military environments, as well as long-standing consulting work involving accident investigation, aviation operations review, and expert witness services in aviation-related matters. Credentials include Airline Transport Pilot certification with multiple aircraft type ratings, Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument certification, and Certified Flight Instructor credentials. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies and Flight Technology. Additional training includes IS-BAO auditing, aviation safety, human factors in accident investigation, and Safety Management Systems. Professional involvement includes participation in organizations such as the International Society of Air Safety Investigators, Flight Safety Foundation, International Business Aviation Council, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, along with recognition by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.