Aviation airframe power plant mechanic Litigation Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2655

Expert 2655’s 30+ years working in the aviation profession has included the following positions:
Flight operations under FAR Part 91, 135, 133 and 121 as Pilot in Command, Chief Pilot, Training Captain, Director of Operations and General Manager in both fixed and rotary wing (helicopter) aircraft.

Maintenance and Repair under Part 43, 91, 135 and 145 Repair Station as Mechanic, Director of Maintenance, and Chief Inspector in both fixed and rotary wing (helicopter) aircraft.

Manufacturing approved aircraft parts as a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) under Part 21 as President, Chief Inspector and Engineering Manager.

Consultant for documentation preparation for FAR regulatory compliance including Letters of Compliance (LOC), Operations Manuals, Training Manuals, Repair Station Manuals, etc.

Consulting for the legal sector including opinion letters and Expert Witness, both testifying and non-testifying.

Licenses, Certificates and Ratings

Pilot

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Airplane Multi-engine Land (MEL)

Commercial Airplane Single-engine Land (SEL) and Single-engine Sea (SES)

Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Mechanic

Airframe and Power plant Mechanic (A & P)
Inspection Authorization (IA)

Aircraft Flight Time

Total Time                  8500+

MEL                            3100+

Actual IFR                  1000+

Turbine                       2000+

SES                            1000+

Helicopter                  1500+

Positions Held

Pilot

Pilot Part 121 Large Transport Aircraft
Chief Pilot Part 135
Training Captain Part 135
Captain in multi-pilot aircraft Part 135

Maintenance

Chief Inspector Part 145 Repair Station
Maintenance Manager Part 145 Repair Station
Chief Inspector/Engineer PMA STC manufacturer
Director of Maintenance Part 135

Managerial

Above positions include:

Reciprocating and Turbine Engine

P & W and Rolls Royce turbine engine

Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing

Education

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, Liberal Arts

Anchorage Community College, Anchorage, AK,  Aviation Technology

Pratt & Whitney, Los Angeles, CA, PT6 Turbine Engine Heavy Maintenance Training Program

Professional Memberships

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

Detailed Work History
           

09/00 present

A Corporation located in. Minden, NV.FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)  aircraft parts manufacturing and engine conversions, general aviation maintenance, repairs and modifications.

President, Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager-Oversee all operations of the company, Chief Engineer and head of Research and Development of PMA, supervise and perform general aviation maintenance, flight test aircraft for return to service, broker customer aircraft.

09/02 – 02/04 El Aero Services, INC. FAA FAR Part 145 Repair Station and full service Fixed Base Operator (FBO).

Maintenance Manager/Chief Inspector-Oversee all operations of the Maintenance Department, company liaison to the FAA, handle customer relations, supervise and inspect shop maintenance, develop FAA regulatory compliance documentation, develop and obtain FAA approval for,
and implementation of,  cost-reducing maintenance computerized programs for turbine aircraft.

08/99 – 08/00 Pacific Skydiving Center, Waialua, HI. FAA FAR Part 91 Skydiving  Operations.

Director of Flight Operations and Maintenance.  Manage the Flight Department and its employees, fly and maintain turbine powered aircraft.

06/98 - 03/99 Scott’s Helicopter Service, INC, Le Sueur, MN., FAA FAR
Part 135 helicopter operations and FAA FAR Part 145 repair station with Bell Helicopter Textron and Rolls Royce/Allison approval.

Director of Operations/Pilot/Chief Inspector/Mechanic. Create and obtain FAA approval for Part 135 air taxi certificate, develop FAA approved training program, oversee Part 135 Flight Department, pilot for company turbine helicopters, Chief Inspector and mechanic under Part 145 Repair Station, perform maintenance, repair and component overhaul on Bell helicopters and Allison 250 series gas turbine engines, develop FAA regulatory compliance documentation, company liaison to the FAA.

03/98 - 06/98 Helicopter Flight, INC, Minneapolis, MN. FAA FAR Part 135 Helicopter and Fixed Wing Operations.

General Manager. Manage primary and satellite flight, maintenance and general operations of 25+ employees.

02/96 - 02/98 Webscape Communications INC, Port Townsend, WA. Internet publishing and website development and maintenance focusing on eCommerce.

Owner/Operator, Information Technologies (IT) Manager. Setup and maintain computer systems and network develop and implement eCommerce solutions for retail/wholesale customers, create aviation-related database-driven interactive website, client website development.

05/95 - 11/95 AVEX INC, Camarillo, CA. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operators and Piper Dealer.

Director of Operations and Chief Pilot. Maintain FAA FAR compliance for all company operations, company liaison to the FAA; oversee flight operations and company pilots.

10/94 - 10/95 Med-Design, INC. Ventura, CA. Safety Needle Medical Devices Research and Development and Manufacturer.

Facilities Manager and Assistant to the COO. Assist in the start-up of a publicly traded company, procurement and development of facilities and associated equipment, identify and setup clean-room facility, logistics coordinator, computer network facilitator, Quality Control manager, Purchasing Department manager.

05/91 – 09/94 Mountain Helicopters, Palmer, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Carrier & 133 helicopter service.

Owner/Operator, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance.
Create and obtain FAA approval for Part 135 air taxi certificate and Part 133 external load certificate, develop FAA approved training program, oversee Part 135 Flight Department, pilot for company helicopters, develop FAA regulatory compliance documentation, company liaison to the FAA.

04/90 - 10/90 Kachemak Air Service, Homer, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operator.

Pilot of company DHC-2 float planes (seasonal).

09/87 - 04/90 Southern Air Transport, Miami, FL. FAA FAR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier.

Pilot. Pilot of company Transport Category Lockheed L382 (C-130 Hercules.
 
07/87 - 09/87 Business Express, Hartford, CT. FAA FAR Part 121 Scheduled Commuter Air Carrier.

Pilot. Pilot of company 35-passenger Saab SF340.

04/87 - 07/87 East Hampton Aire, E Hampton, NY. FAA FAR Part 135 Scheduled Commuter Air Carrier in the Tri-State area.

Captain & Pilot Flight Instructor. Pilot and Company Flight Instructor of Beechcraft C-99 and Piper PA-31-350 aircraft.

06/86 - 09/86 Alaska Air Guides, Anchorage, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operator.

Pilot. Pilot of company DHC-2 and Cessna 206 float planes (seasonal).

05/81 - 04/86 Audi Air, Inc., Fairbanks, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Scheduled Air Carrier throughout Alaska and Canada.

Pilot/General Manager/Mechanic. Manage daily flight operations, flying and maintaining various aircraft on the North Slope of Alaska.

10/80 - 03/81 Eagle Air, Wasilla, AK. Aircraft leasing and contract services.

Owner/Operator.

06/80 - 10/80 Air Guides, Anchorage, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operator.

Pilot. Pilot of company DHC-2 and Cessna 185 float planes (seasonal).

09/79 - 06/80 Bear Lake Lodge, Cold Bay, AK. FAA FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operator.

Pilot. Pilot of Piper Aztec and Cessna 185.

05/79 - 09/79 No-See-Um Lodge, King Salmon, AK. Remote fly-in fishing lodge.  

Pilot. Pilot of Cessna 185 on floats (seasonal).

01/78 - 04/79             Steve Grover Aircraft Maintenance, Meadowlark Airport, Huntington Beach, CA.

Mechanic. Perform all aspects of maintenance and repair on general aviation aircraft.

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