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Chief Pilot · Aviation Expert Witness

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Kevin M. Alvarez is a corporate aviation Chief Pilot and aviation operations expert specializing in aircraft accident investigation, aviation operational analysis, and business jet flight operations. With more than 5,000 hours operating advanced business aircraft and over a decade leading corporate flight departments, he provides expert analysis regarding aviation accidents, pilot decision-making, FAA regulatory compliance, and aviation safety management. Mr. Alvarez currently serves as Chief Pilot for a Part 91 corporate aviation operation, flying advanced business jets throughout North America, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His operational experience includes international flight planning, complex aviation risk management, and the implementation of safety management practices in corporate aviation environments. His analytical methodology is structured to satisfy Daubert reliability requirements, with full methodology documentation and sample report excerpts available before formal retention. Through his aviation consulting firm, AeroVerdict, Mr. Alvarez provides expert witness services to plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurers, and investigators in matters involving pilot decision-making, aviation human factors, crew resource management, Part 135 charter operations, corporate flight department safety management, FAA regulatory compliance, and aviation safety management systems. His work frequently involves evaluation of aircraft operational procedures, aviation operational negligence, and operational standards of care. He provides Rule 26-compliant written opinions in federal and state courts nationwide. Mr. Alvarez responds to all new case inquiries within 24 hours. Sample report excerpts and methodology framework are available before retention. Court-appointed and contingency matters are considered.