Air Traffic Control Expert Witnesses

Benicia, California

Aviation & Aerospace, Human Factors - Airline Operations, Air Traffic Control, General Aviation, Training, FAR’s, Incident Investigation, Operations, Compliance, Pilot Error, Crew Performance, Pilot Fatigue, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Situational Awareness, Turbulence Injuries, Passenger Disruptions, Navigation and Communications

Highly experienced recently retired airline pilot and aviation safety representative with more than 50 years of flight experience and approximately 30,000 domestic and international flight hours in both major airline and general aviation aircraft Former air traffic controller, international air safety representative involved in aviation rulemaking, flight instructor, general aviation aircraft owner and operator FAA licensed pilot since 1972 Major-airline pilot 41 years, captain for 28 years, 19 years widebody captain Areas of expertise include Federal Air Regulations (FAR) Part 121 airline and air traffic control operational safety issues, flight operations, standard operating procedures, regulatory and flight operations manual compliance, crew performance and coordination, cockpit-related human factors issues, crew resource management, turbulence injuries, procedural compliance, aircraft limitations, navigation and communications procedures, and best practices Extensive experienc...

Oconto, Wisconsin

Aviation & Aerospace - Air traffic control , Weather, Atc, Training, Flying, FAR, 7110.65

Former FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor with more than 25 years of professional air traffic control experience in both military and civilian operations. Served as an Air Force controller before joining the FAA, where I worked as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) and later as an Air Traffic Control Supervisor. My experience includes tower and terminal radar operations, controller training, supervisory oversight, operational risk management, FAA policies and procedures, incident analysis, controller performance, and aviation safety. Throughout my career I was recognized as a trusted trainer and mentor, responsible for developing controllers and ensuring compliance with FAA standards. I have experience with FAA systems including STARS and Traffic Management Initiatives, as well as extensive knowledge of FAA orders, air traffic control procedures, and airport operations. In addition to my FAA career, I hold Commercial Pilot, Instrument, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)...