Aircraft Systems Operations Expert Witness

Education

Ph.D., Educational Studies, Higher Education Leadership, Aviation Higher Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2009
M.A.S., Aeronautical Science – Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2003
B.S., Aviation Management, Auburn University, 1995
Certificate, Data Science, IBM, 2020

Appointments

2018-Present Professor, Graduate School, Northcentral University
2012-2018 Associate Professor of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2015-2017 Research Chair and IRB member, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2013-2015 Program Chair – Masters of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2010-2013 Adjunct Faculty, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
2010-2012 Research Faculty, Northcentral University
2010-2012 Adjunct Faculty, Colorado State University
2004-2011 Associate Professor of Aviation, Rocky Mountain College
2000-2004 Pilot, ATA Airlines (Aircraft flown: L1011, B737)
1996-2000 Pilot, Chief Pilot, ASA – Delta Connection (Aircraft flown: E120, CRJ)

Courses Taught & Subject Expertise

Research Methods
Statistics
Thesis/Dissertation/Capstone Mentoring
Academic Integrity
Survey Research and Design
Organizational Leadership
Higher Education Administration
Higher Education Law
Variety of Aviation Related Courses

Selected Offices Held, Honors, Awards

2017-Present Editor, International Journal of Online Graduate Education
2017 President, University Aviation Association
2014-2018 Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
2013-Present Reviewer, International Journal of Higher Education
2013-Present Reviewer, Journal of Online Learning and Teaching
2013-Present Reviewer, Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education Research
2012-Present Reviewer, Journal of Academic Ethics
2012-2014, Editor, Collegiate Aviation Review
2012-2015 Chair, Publication Committee, University Aviation Association
2012-Present Reviewer, Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering
2008-2012 Reviewer, International Journal of Aviation Professional Training & Testing Research
2011 Associate Editor, Collegiate Aviation Review
2008-2014 Master Instructor Designation, National Associate of Flight Instructors
2008-Present FAA Safety Team Representative
2008-2018 AOPA Airport Support Network Representative
2007-2009 Honors Board, Rocky Mountain College
2006 Ossie Abrams Teaching Award, Rocky Mountain College
2000-2019 Contributing Editor, IFR Refresher
2000-Present Contributor, Professional Pilot Magazine
2000-2009 Contributor, Plane & Pilot Magazine
1995-Present Gold Seal Flight Instructor Designation

Publications
Available on full CV

Courses Taught

2018-Present Dissertation, Northcentral University
2018-Present Research Methods and Design, Northcentral University
2018-Present Research/Academic Writing, Northcentral University
2017-2018 Thesis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2016-2018 Dissertation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2013-2018 Statistical Methods, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012-2018 Graduate Capstone Course, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012-2018 Undergraduate Capstone Course, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012-2018 Research Methods, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012 Air Transportation System, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012 Aviation Legislation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012 Higher Education Law, University of Nebraska
2012 Aviation Legislation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2012 Air Transportation Industry, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2011 Instrument Pilot Ground School, Rocky Mountain College
2011 Private Pilot Ground School, Rocky Mountain College
2011 Advanced Cockpit System, Rocky Mountain College
2011 Air Carrier Operations, Rocky Mountain College
2011 Crew Resource Management, Rocky Mountain College

Professional Activities and Certifications

Professional Certificates
FAA Remote Pilot, 2016
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher. 2005.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot – Multiengine. 1998.
FAA Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument and Multiengine. (current – renewed 2018)
FAA Advanced Ground Instructor. 1993.
FAA Instrument Ground Instructor. 1993.
FAA Commercial Pilot – Single engine land and sea. 1992.

Professional Recognition

Researcher of the Year Award, ERAU – Worldwide, 2015
Nominee: Latitude Award for Research, 2013.
Passed: Certified Grant Writer exam, 2013.
Frank E. Sorenson Award (given for outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research/scholarship), University Aviation Association. 2012.
ERAU research competition winner, 2012.
NAFI Master Ground Instructor Designation, 2012.
Ossie Abrams Teaching Award, Rocky Mountain College, 2008

Professional Education

Renewal of Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. 2012.
FAA Aviation Safety Training Programs. 1996 to 2012.
Completion of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Unmanned Aircraft
Systems Course. 2012.
American Grant Writer’s Association certification course, 2013.

Professional Organizations

Airline Pilots Association (ALPA)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA)
Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
University Aviation Association (UAA)
American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)
Aircraft Dispatcher Federation (ADF)
American Grant Writer’s Association (AGWA)
American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)
International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)

Professional Organization Titles and Duties

Editor-in-chief, International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
Editorial Board, Collegiate Aviation Review
University Aviation Association Board of Directors Member
University Aviation Association Graduate Education Committee Member
University Aviation Association Publication Committee Member
University Aviation Association Testing Committee Member

Conference Planning

Member of the guiding and planning committee of the ISIATM Conference.
Member of the guiding and planning committee of the A3IR Conference (AIRCON).