Crew Performance 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...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Aviation & Aerospace - Safety Management, Human Factors, Safety Culture, Organizational/Systemic Factors, Investigations, Crew Resource Management, Crew Performance, Crew Training, Part 135 Air Charter Operations, Part 121 Airline Operations, Procedural Deviations, Safety Management Systems, Accident Analysis, Incident Analysis

I am Dr. Robert Baron, Ph.D, president and CEO of The Aviation Consulting Group, LLC (TACG). I have been personally involved in aviation for over 38 years, with extensive experience as a pilot, educator, and aviation safety advocate. I provide aviation safety training, consulting, and program implementation to numerous aviation organizations worldwide including; airlines, maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) facilities, manufacturers, helicopter operators, and more. My education includes a Ph.D Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science (Specializations in Human Factors and Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics (Minor in Aviation/Aerospace Safety). I was an adjunct assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2009-2012 and taught the Graduate Capstone Project and Research Methods for Aviation/Aerospace courses. I was also a full-time faculty member at Everglades U...