Bringing more than 25 years of experience in aviation safety, this expert focuses on cabin safety programs, regulatory compliance, and commercial airline operations. Their background includes expert witness consulting with experience in both case consultation and deposition testimony. Their work is relevant to evaluating aviation safety practices, regulatory adherence, and operational decision-making within airline environments governed by federal aviation standards. This expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.

With deep technical involvement in cabin safety systems, this expert’s experience includes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) participation, Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) training development, and electronic flight bag (EFB) approval processes. Their work also encompasses aircraft certification activities, including leadership roles in certification programs for multiple commercial aircraft, as well as oversight of emergency procedures, passenger handling protocols, and compliance with 14 CFR Part 121 requirements. Notably, their experience includes directing certification efforts for new aircraft entering service and contributing to initial airline certification processes.

In operational and leadership roles, this expert has served in a managerial capacity overseeing inflight operations and training, with responsibility for establishing policies, procedures, and performance standards for flight attendants and related personnel. Prior roles include senior-level responsibility for cabin safety programs, regulatory procedures, and direct liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, including serving as a primary point of contact on compliance matters and handling regulatory communications. Their experience also includes safety audits, certification oversight, safety event review, and post-incident response activities, including participation in accident response efforts and operational safety evaluations.

Complementing their operational expertise, this expert has contributed to the advancement of aviation safety through participation in industry committees and conferences, including Aviation Safety InfoShare, Airlines for America Cabin Operations Committee, and the Regional Airline Association. Their background also includes involvement in federal-level aviation safety and security initiatives, as well as participation in airline certification and integration efforts during major operational transitions. They have been involved in implementation of electronic flight bag programs at a major carrier and contributed to broader industry adoption of digital operational tools.