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Aviation expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including commercial aviation, military aviation, aerospace engineering, air traffic control, and aircraft maintenance. Some of the most common specialties among aviation expert witnesses also include flight instruction, aviation safety, airline operations, and aircraft accident investigation. They have provided opinions on the effects of pilot error, mechanical failure, regulatory compliance, weather conditions, and airport security.

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Aviation and Pilot Operations Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation and Pilot Operations Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in aviation, as well as a practicing attorney. In addition to being a licensed attorney, he has a private pilot's license and a commercial pilot's license. He earned his BAS in biomedical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and his JD from Pennsylvania State University. He has worked for several law firms throughout his...

Aircraft Certification & Piloting Expert WitnessView profile

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Aircraft Certification & Piloting Expert Witness

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Texas

This aviation and aerospace expert is one of the leaders in his industry and has extensive experience in flight test, materials and properties laboratories, unmanned aerial systems, engineering operations, Safety Management Systems and quality. This expert started his career as a United State Army pilot and then advanced to several senior positions with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)....

Aeronautics Expert WitnessView profile

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Aeronautics Expert Witness

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Kansas

This highly qualified aeronautics expert earned his masters and PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He is a fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and an associate fellow in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has authored more than 100 publications in the aeronautics space and is currently a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at a top midwest...

Aviation Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Medicine Expert Witness

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Michigan

This highly qualified expert currently serves as as a Senior Flight Surgeon for the United States Air Force Reserve Medical Corps as well as Adjunct Professor for an aviation university where he teaches Aviation Physiology. He also provides medical examination services to pilots and aviation companies. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the Experimental Aircraft...

Flight Attendant Training Expert WitnessView profile

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Flight Attendant Training Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has been involved in aviation for more than 40 years. She spent time as a flight attendant for both American Airlines and Capitol Air, and has been involved in business aviation flying both full time & contract/freelance. She flew full time as a business aviation flight attendant for Coca Cola, DuPont, and others. This expert also runs her own training company, an extensive program...

Aviation Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness

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Oklahoma

This expert's career in the aviation industry spans 37 years and has included work in turbine power plant, aircraft overhaul and component repair and overhaul. He has performed risk assessment for the insurance industry and both corporate and business aircraft owners have utilized his talents. He has received many awards from the Federal Aviation Administration while maintaining a staff position...

Airport Operations & Readiness Expert WitnessView profile

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Airport Operations & Readiness Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This highly qualified expert has served as a senior operations executive for regional and international airports. He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives, as well as a Certified Airport Security Coordinator, a Certified Private Pilot, and certified by the FAA in Airport Planning & Capacity. He earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Studies and Airport...

Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert WitnessView profile

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Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert Witness

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Colorado

This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot...

Aviation Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert started his aviation career in 1990 while serving in the US Marine Corps as a jet engine mechanic on the CH-53 helicopter. Upon reporting to his duty station, he was selected to fill a security detachment, answered the call of duty and served in the Gulf war. He has since immersed himself into the world of Light Sport Aviation. He is one of very few Rotax engine experts on the...

Security Investigation and Aviation Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Security Investigation and Aviation Security Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has spent more than three decades in the federal government, filling critical national security roles domestically and on behalf of the U.S. government overseas. He previously served as Assistant Administrator of TSA Security Operations, overseeing 450 airports and a $3.7 billion dollar budget. During his tenure, he successfully led a reorganization of the Office of Security...

Airport Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Airport Management Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert has over 29 years of experience in airport management, operations, and development. He gained his MAS in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his PhD in business administration with a specialization in aviation/aerospace management from Northcentral University. He is an accredited airport manager and has served as a Director of Aviation for the El Paso...

Aviation Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This expert is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, inspector, and flight instructor with over 30 years of aviation technology experience. He holds a number of pilot, mechanic, and appraisal certifications. In his current aircraft inspection firm, he frequently performs Aircraft maintenance and conformity inspections, USPAP compliant aircraft appraisals, maintenance verification and conformity test...

Aviation and Aircraft Sales Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation and Aircraft Sales Expert Witness

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Florida

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in aviation and aircraft sales. He earned his BA from Davidson College. He is an accredited senior aircraft appraiser. He is active in his field as a member of several aviation organizations, including the National Business Aviation Association, the South Florida Business Aviation Association, and the American Society of Appraisers. His former...

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Federal Aviation Administration & Air Traffic Control Expert WitnessView profile

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Federal Aviation Administration & Air Traffic Control Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has over 30 years of experience in aviation and air traffic control. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the Air Traffic Control Association and the Federal Aviation Managers Association. He previously served as an air traffic control specialist for the U.S. Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was also an air traffic...

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Aviation Supply Chain Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Supply Chain Management Expert Witness

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Arizona

This highly-qualified expert has decades of experience in supply chain management and buying in the commercial aircraft industry. He earned his BS in communications and business from Arizona State University and earned certifications in purchasing principles of management and as a jet engine technician. Formerly, he served as a jet engine technician for the United States Air Force, as a buyer and...

Air Traffic Control Expert WitnessView profile

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Air Traffic Control Expert Witness

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California

This expert has 40 years of experience in the field of air traffic control and aviation safety. He studied professional aeronautics and management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and completed training courses with the FAA and the US Navy. This expert is certified as a safety management system practitioner, a contracting officer's representative, and an air traffic control specialist, and...

Aviation and Flight Training Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation and Flight Training Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in aviation and flight training. She earned her AAS in aviation technology from San Juan College's Mesa Pilot Development Program. This expert is a certified airline transport pilot, commercial pilot, and flight instructor. She specializes in advanced training such as tailwheel, aerobatics, multi-engine, ATP, upset recovery, and stage...

Aviation Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Expert Witness

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California

This certified helicopter pilot has over 10 years of experience. After earning his BA in geology from the University of San Francisco he began his career as a pilot. He has flown commercially throughout the United States, Africa, and the Middle East. He has served in many pilot positions including a contract pilot position for HeliClass, a corporate helicopter pilot for E&J Gallo Winery, EMS...

Aviation Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation Safety Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 50 years of aviation experience. He earned his BS in aeronautical studies/flight technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his MPA from Troy State University. He is a certified flight instructor, airline transport pilot, and remote pilot. He is a member of the National Air Transportation Association, the Airline Pilots Association, and the International Society...

Aviation and Air Traffic Control Expert WitnessView profile

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Aviation and Air Traffic Control Expert Witness

This expert has over 15 years of experience in aviation and air traffic control. He earned his BA in humanities and French from Simon Fraser University and is licensed in air traffic control and as a commercial pilot by Transport Canada. He previously served as a flight instructor at Edmonton Flying Club and as an air traffic controller, team supervisor, and shift manager at NAV CANADA. He is...

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The Average Aviation Expert Witness
Charges $350 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Aviation Expert Witness FAQs

An aviation expert witness provides specialized knowledge about aviation industry standards, safety protocols, and aircraft operations to assist in legal proceedings.

Aviation experts can contribute to cases involving aircraft accidents, maintenance disputes, regulatory compliance issues, pilot error claims, and air traffic control negligence.

Yes, aviation experts may specialize in areas such as airline management, flight instruction, aircraft engineering, air traffic control, or aviation safety regulations.

In a product liability case, an aviation expert can provide insight into whether faulty equipment or design flaws contributed to an accident or incident.

An expert with experience in accident reconstruction can analyze crash evidence and data to determine the cause of an aircraft accident, which is crucial for litigation.

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