Airport Expert Witnesses

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Airport expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including aviation safety, airport operations, airport management, airline procedures, and air traffic control. Some of the most common specialties among airport expert witnesses also include aircraft accident investigation, aviation security, runway safety, terminal operations, and baggage handling systems. They have provided opinions on the effects of airport design flaws, improper maintenance procedures, inadequate security measures, air traffic controller errors, and airline negligence.

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Mark William OlsenView profile

ID: 6249688

Mr. Mark William Olsen

Mr. Mark W. Olsen has 39 years of experience in the fields of Aviation Management and Air Traffic Control. He earned his AS in Biomedical Technology from Springfield Technical Community College and his BS in Aviation Management and Air Traffic Control from Daniel Webster College. Today, this expert is certified as a Student Pilot and as a Control Tower Operator by the Federal Aviation...

Airport Operations & Readiness Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Airport Operations & Readiness Expert Witness | North Carolina

This highly qualified expert has served as a senior operations executive for regional and international airports. He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives, as well as a Certified Airport Security Coordinator, a Certified Private Pilot, and certified by the FAA in Airport Planning & Capacity. He earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Studies and Airport...

William Douglass TurnerView profile

ID: 6249690

Mr. William Douglass Turner

Mr. William D. Turner has 53 years of experience in the field of Aviation. He earned his Associate of Science in Aeronautical Sciences from San Jacinto College. Formerly, he served as an Enroute Controller and Supervisor at Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center, as the Supervisor of Operations at Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center, and as the Owner of Turner Aviation Business...

Airport Management Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Airport Management Expert Witness | Florida

This expert has over 29 years of experience in airport management, operations, and development. He gained his MAS in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his PhD in business administration with a specialization in aviation/aerospace management from Northcentral University. He is an accredited airport manager and has served as a Director of Aviation for the El Paso...

Federal Aviation Administration & Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Federal Aviation Administration & Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has over 30 years of experience in aviation and air traffic control. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the Air Traffic Control Association and the Federal Aviation Managers Association. He previously served as an air traffic control specialist for the U.S. Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was also an air traffic...

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Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | California

This expert has 40 years of experience in the field of air traffic control and aviation safety. He studied professional aeronautics and management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and completed training courses with the FAA and the US Navy. This expert is certified as a safety management system practitioner, a contracting officer's representative, and an air traffic control specialist, and...

Aviation Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness | California

This certified helicopter pilot has over 10 years of experience. After earning his BA in geology from the University of San Francisco he began his career as a pilot. He has flown commercially throughout the United States, Africa, and the Middle East. He has served in many pilot positions including a contract pilot position for HeliClass, a corporate helicopter pilot for E&J Gallo Winery, EMS...

Aviation and Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | British ColumbiaView profile

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Aviation and Air Traffic Control Expert Witness | British Columbia

This expert has over 15 years of experience in aviation and air traffic control. He earned his BA in humanities and French from Simon Fraser University and is licensed in air traffic control and as a commercial pilot by Transport Canada. He previously served as a flight instructor at Edmonton Flying Club and as an air traffic controller, team supervisor, and shift manager at NAV CANADA. He is...

Airline Pilot Career Earnings, Pilot Screening & Selection Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Airline Pilot Career Earnings, Pilot Screening & Selection Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly qualified expert has nearly 40 years of experience in the field of piloting, pilot training and screening, and pilot earning potential. He earned his BS in flight technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies including the Atlanta Aero Club, the Air Line Pilots Association, the International Air &...

Airport and Highway Pavement Design Expert Witness | VirginiaView profile

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Airport and Highway Pavement Design Expert Witness | Virginia

This expert has 50 years of experience in the field of transportation engineering, focused on pavement design and construction for airports, seaports, and highways. He earned his BS in civil engineering from the City College of New York and licensed as a professional engineer in multiple states. As a consultant he has performed project management, pavement evaluation and design, and forensic...

Airport Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of an airport expert witness?

An airport expert witness provides specialized knowledge in areas such as airport operations, aviation safety, flight procedures, and regulatory compliance to assist in legal cases.

In what types of cases can an airport expert witness be beneficial?

They can be crucial in cases involving aircraft accidents, disputes over airport property, security breaches, noise complaints, and issues related to FAA regulations.

Are there subspecialties within the field of airport expert witnesses?

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas like air traffic control, runway maintenance, aviation security, or airline management.

How can an airport expert witness help in a case involving an airplane accident?

They can provide insight into potential causes of the accident by analyzing factors like weather conditions, pilot error, mechanical failure, or violations of aviation standards.

Can an airport expert witness testify about compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations?

Absolutely. These experts are often well-versed in FAA regulations and can offer valuable testimony on whether these rules were followed correctly.

How does Expert Institute select its Airport expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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