This aviation expert witness brings more than 40 years of experience in airline operations, with a professional background focused on flight attendant functions, cabin safety, and training practices. With over 20 years of experience serving as an expert witness, their work involves evaluation of flight attendant procedures, regulatory compliance, and industry standards governing in-flight operations. Their familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to flight attendants supports analysis of operational conduct, training adequacy, and adherence to established safety protocols within commercial aviation.

The expert’s experience includes several interrelated areas of practice, including flight attendant procedures and compliance with CFR requirements, training program development and instruction, and cabin safety systems and emergency equipment. Their work involves developing and conducting both initial and recurrent training, as well as preparing flight attendant manuals and procedural documentation. Additional technical experience includes evaluation of aircraft interior layouts and the installation and modification of cabin emergency equipment and furnishings, providing a basis for assessing safety design and functional performance in aviation-related matters.

Their professional involvement extends to aviation safety initiatives and industry collaboration, including participation in a flight attendant safety, health, and security committee, along with engagement with organizations such as the FAA, SAE, and ARAC working groups. These activities reflect direct exposure to regulatory frameworks, safety program development, and evolving industry standards. The expert has also received aviation safety awards from the Association of Flight Attendants in recognition of contributions to safety practices.

Earlier experience includes leadership responsibilities in inflight service operations and training, where duties involved planning, administration, and oversight of training programs, as well as authorship of flight attendant manuals. Additional background includes engineering and analytical work related to aircraft interiors, including procedure evaluation and integration of emergency equipment systems. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.