Flight Engineer Specialist, Expert Witness and Forensic Consultant.
Expert witness for aircraft appraisals including retrospective as well as current fair market values. For the legal profession, AAI will provide very detailed, USPAP/NAAA certified appraisals.
EXPERT ID: 14042
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Location: US
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Short Biography:
Profile Professional certified aircraft appraiser with over twenty-nine years of aviation industry experience. Experienced in valuation of aviation assets as a Senior Certified NAAA/USPAP trained appraiser. Additional asset valuation experience as an aircraft broker and leasing account executive. Vast knowledge and expertise in other areas of aviation including maintenance, maintenance management, flight operations, and flight operation management.
Pertinent Work History
Sept. 02- Present NAAA Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser. Numerous appraisals for professional aviation departments as well as banking and legal concerns.
Jan. 03-Sept.04 Account Executive. JetLease Aviation broker and leasing agent.
1994-Present Pilot. Flying with diverse airlines progressing to Captain B727 in 1997.
1991-1994 Pilot /Base Manager. Responsible for start-up operations, directing pilots, and maintenance program for government contract in Central America.
1979-1989 Relief Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic. While at Eastern Airlines, aircraft terminal maintenance and aircraft overhaul. Member of AOG (Aircraft On Ground) recovery team responsible for recovery after aircraft incidents and accidents.
1979 Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic. Building and modifing super critical wings on the Sabreliner business jet for The Raisbeck Group.
1977-1979 Structural Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Boeing Commercial Aircraft Co.
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. Professional Aeronautics/Aviation Maintenance Management. Course work included aviation accident investigation, basic introduction to aviation law.
Bid Bend Community College
A.S. Aviation maintenance/Commercial Flight
Numerous technical courses in various aircraft systems and aircraft operations.
License/Certifications
National Aircraft Appraisers Association certified appraiser
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
FAA Flight Engineer Certificate
Diverse Areas of Strength
Aircraft Valuation
Strong Communication Skills
Knowledge of Aircraft Operational Needs
Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Needs
Strong Negotiating Skills
Highly Organized
Detail-Oriented
Cost Control
Motivated by Challenges
Interface well with Public
Creative Problem Solver
