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Aviation expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including commercial aviation, military aviation, aerospace engineering, air traffic control, and aircraft maintenance. Some of the most common specialties among aviation expert witnesses also include flight instruction, aviation safety, airline operations, and aircraft accident investigation. They have provided opinions on the effects of pilot error, mechanical failure, regulatory compliance, weather conditions, and airport security.

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Robert Charles Winn, MS, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6081349

Dr. Robert Charles Winn, MS, PE, PhD

Dr. Robert C. Winn has over 46 years of experience in the fields of Aviation Accident Reconstruction and Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Colorado and Alabama and as a Commercial Pilot by...

Aviation and Pilot Operations Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Aviation and Pilot Operations Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in aviation, as well as a practicing attorney. In addition to being a licensed attorney, he has a private pilot's license and a commercial pilot's license. He earned his BAS in biomedical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and his JD from Pennsylvania State University. He has worked for several law firms throughout his...

Charles Manuel PereiraView profile

ID: 6209647

Mr. Charles Manuel Pereira

Mr. Charley M. Pereira has 32 years of experience in Transportation Safety. He earned his BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today, this expert is licensed as a General Contractor in the state of North Carolina and as the United States Coast Guard Captain in the state of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Aerospace Engineer of the Engineering...

Aircraft Certification & Piloting Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Aircraft Certification & Piloting Expert Witness | Texas

This aviation and aerospace expert is one of the leaders in his industry and has extensive experience in flight test, materials and properties laboratories, unmanned aerial systems, engineering operations, Safety Management Systems and quality. This expert started his career as a United State Army pilot and then advanced to several senior positions with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)....

Richard Loren Stowell JrView profile

ID: 6249686

Mr. Richard Loren Stowell Jr

Mr. Richard Stowell Jr. has over 35 years of experience in Aviation. He earned his BSME from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Today, he is certified as a Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. He has logged 10,000 hours of flight time with 9,000 hours of flight instruction given and is credited for developing, PARE, an acronym that helps...

Aeronautics Expert Witness | KansasView profile

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Aeronautics Expert Witness | Kansas

This highly qualified aeronautics expert earned his masters and PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He is a fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and an associate fellow in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has authored more than 100 publications in the aeronautics space and is currently a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at a top midwest...

Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhDView profile

ID: 6249687

Dr. Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhD

Dr. Kenneth L. Orloff has 55 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, his MA in Physics, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Today, this expert is Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Airline Transport Pilot, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a Flight...

Aviation Medicine Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Aviation Medicine Expert Witness | Michigan

This highly qualified expert currently serves as as a Senior Flight Surgeon for the United States Air Force Reserve Medical Corps as well as Adjunct Professor for an aviation university where he teaches Aviation Physiology. He also provides medical examination services to pilots and aviation companies. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the Experimental Aircraft...

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...

Flight Attendant Training Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Flight Attendant Training Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has been involved in aviation for more than 40 years. She spent time as a flight attendant for both American Airlines and Capitol Air, and has been involved in business aviation flying both full time & contract/freelance. She flew full time as a business aviation flight attendant for Coca Cola, DuPont, and others. This expert also runs her own training company, an extensive program...

Chad William MenneView profile

ID: 6249689

Mr. Chad William Menne

Mr. Chad W. Menne has 23 years of experience in Aviation. Today, this expert is certified as an Airline Transport Pilot and a Ground Instructor by the Federal Aviation Administration. Formerly, this expert served as the Chief Pilot at Uni-Systems, LLC, as a PA46 Program Manager at Roger Aviation, LLC, and as the Founder of Malibu Aerospace where he was the Chief Experimental Test Pilot....

Aviation Expert Witness | OklahomaView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness | Oklahoma

This expert's career in the aviation industry spans 37 years and has included work in turbine power plant, aircraft overhaul and component repair and overhaul. He has performed risk assessment for the insurance industry and both corporate and business aircraft owners have utilized his talents. He has received many awards from the Federal Aviation Administration while maintaining a staff position...

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 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...

Guy Clyde SchultzView profile

ID: 6255070

Mr. Guy Clyde Schultz

Mr. Guy Schultz has over 35 years of experience in the fields of Aviation and Crisis Management. He earned his BA in Political Science and Government from Texas State University. Formerly, this expert served in the US Army for over 25 years as an Aviation Officer, where he worked as a Combat Aviation Brigade Commander and a Chief of Staff: G3, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He also worked for...

Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert Witness | Colorado

This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot...

William Jeffrey Edwards, MA, PhDView profile

ID: 6281004

Dr. William Jeffrey Edwards, MA, PhD

Dr. Jeffrey Edwards has over 45 years of experience in Aviation Safety. He earned his BA from Miami University of Ohio, his MA from Ohio State University, and his Ph.D. from Saint Louis University. Today, this expert is a Certified Flight Instructor, an Airline Transport Pilot, a Ground Instructor, a Remote Pilot, and a Repairman Experimental Aircraft Builder, all through the Federal Aviation...

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Aviation Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness | Florida

This expert started his aviation career in 1990 while serving in the US Marine Corps as a jet engine mechanic on the CH-53 helicopter. Upon reporting to his duty station, he was selected to fill a security detachment, answered the call of duty and served in the Gulf war. He has since immersed himself into the world of Light Sport Aviation. He is one of very few Rotax engine experts on the...

Robert Lee GibsonView profile

ID: 6281008

Mr. Robert Lee Gibson

Mr. Robert Lee Gibson has over 57 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerodynamics, and Flight Testing. He earned his AAS in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly and his BS in Engineering Sciences from the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. Currently, he is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an...

Security Investigation and Aviation Security Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Security Investigation and Aviation Security Expert Witness | Texas

This expert has spent more than three decades in the federal government, filling critical national security roles domestically and on behalf of the U.S. government overseas. He previously served as Assistant Administrator of TSA Security Operations, overseeing 450 airports and a $3.7 billion dollar budget. During his tenure, he successfully led a reorganization of the Office of Security...

Aviation Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of an aviation expert witness in a legal case?

An aviation expert witness provides specialized knowledge about aviation industry standards, safety protocols, and aircraft operations to assist in legal proceedings.

What types of cases can an aviation expert witness contribute to?

Aviation experts can contribute to cases involving aircraft accidents, maintenance disputes, regulatory compliance issues, pilot error claims, and air traffic control negligence.

Are there subspecialties within the field of aviation expertise?

Yes, aviation experts may specialize in areas such as airline management, flight instruction, aircraft engineering, air traffic control, or aviation safety regulations.

How can an aviation expert witness help in a product liability case?

In a product liability case, an aviation expert can provide insight into whether faulty equipment or design flaws contributed to an accident or incident.

Why is it important to hire an aviation expert with experience in accident reconstruction?

An expert with experience in accident reconstruction can analyze crash evidence and data to determine the cause of an aircraft accident, which is crucial for litigation.

How does Expert Institute select its Aviation 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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