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Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011202 Embraer Brake System Expert Consultant



An Embraer Brake System Expert, as well as a Principal Systems Engineer experienced in many aspects of the Aerospace Industry.  He has strong technical background on systems integration, requirements management and customer relationship. Good with planning and coordination,  and is able to lead multi-disciplinary teams.  He is very pro-active, able to work under pressure, and highly skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting, i.e., aircraft systems development; certification and post-sale support; ARP4754 specialist; vendor, supplier and client relationship management; government/authority  relationship management (EASA, FAA, ANAC); incident and accident investigation; and new airplane entry into service.




Academic Background

  • Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) – São Paulo, Brazil.  MBA in Advanced Business Administration.  2004 – 2007

  • Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial – São Paulo, Brazil.  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  1996 –2000


Professional Experience

  • RTI Ltd., United Kingdom and Maryland, USA.  Embraer Brake System Expert Consultant. 2014 – present

  • Esterline Control Systems – Mason.  Principal Systems Engineer.  2011 – present. Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering activities.Responsible for implementing ARP4754A compliance, developing processes and training. Technical Liaison between Embraer and Esterline engineering teams. Technical Lead and responsible for Systems Engineering activities on Embraer KC-390 and Embraer E2 programs.  Development of Flight Control Systems (Flap Slat Control Lever, Speedbrake Lever, Rudder Pedal Assembly, Control Column and Control Wheel), Propulsion System (Active Throttle Control Quadrant) and Landing Gear System (Autobrake Selector Switch, Landing Gear Control Lever and Nose Wheel Steering Tiller). Deeply involved on Embraer proposals, key player during E2 Flight Controls and Throttle Control Quadrant contracts award.  During the bidding process, was responsible for the technical proposal, participate on Bidding Meetings with the customer providing technical support and worked a great relationship with Embraer team that gave Esterline advantage over the other competitors.

  • Crane Aerospace & Electronics – Hydro Aire.  2006 – 2011 Systems Engineering Manager, 2010 – 2011. Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering Team activities. Responsible to develop and improve Systems Engineering Processes and Plans according to latest aerospace industry standards. Responsible to develop and provide Systems Engineering training. Responsible for Resource Planning, Scheduling and Budget. Supported the development of technical proposals for new business opportunities.    B-787 BCMS Systems Engineer Lead 2008 – 2010 Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering Team activities on Boeing 787 program including Resource Planning, Scheduling and Budget monitoring. Significantly improved communication and relationship with customer on the Systems Engineering Level. Improved overall Systems Team performance by motivating and increasing individuals technical capabilities. Improved Systems Requirement management and documentation release process on the Boeing 787 BCMS Program. Improved process to control Systems Problem Reports on the Boeing 787 BCMS Program. Developed a solid Systems process to improve management of Customer Changes. Systems Engineer 2006 – 2008 .  Defined System Architecture and Requirements for Brake Control Systems. Focal point for Systems, Hardware and Software Integration, responsible for validating system requirements, maintaining hardware and software updates during development, integration, flight test and certification. Tested and troubleshoot system hardware and Software in Crane Aerospace Systems Integration Lab. Provided support for Customer Support team on filed issues and incident investigation. Ensured that Crane Aerospace Customers in Brazil (specifically Embraer) were getting satisfactory engineering support for Crane Aerospace Landing and Brake Control Systems. Served as engineering liaison between Crane Aerospace engineers in USA and Embraer engineers in Brazil.

  • Embraer – Empresa Brasileira De Aeronáutica S.A., Mechanical Systems Product Development Engineer and Support.  2002 –  2006. Worked as engineer on EMBRAER 170/190 programs working with Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems. Specialized in Brake systems (Brake Control Systems, Brake-by-wire, Brake temperature indication system), Landing Gear (Landing Gear indication, command and sequencing, Air/Ground indication system, Nose wheel steering system) and Hydraulics (Hydraulic System command, control and monitoring).   Supported Embraer 170/190 and ERJ-145 family fleet around the world, including field support and the Embraer production line. Performed troubleshooting and provides technical stand-by assistance (AOG). Provided technical interface between the Mechanical System Engineering and Avionics/Electrical Engineering. Acted as main technical contact for airlines, business partners and suppliers (Liebherr, Parker Hydraulics, Crane Aerospace). Obtained certification of product improvement changes and new systems with FAA, EASA and CTA. Issued and reviewed several certification reports, including System Description, System Safety Assessment, Flight Test Proposal and Results, Technical Specifications. Designed, supervised and approved several modifications to improve system reliability. Issued several Service Bulletins with these modifications. Mentored other engineers.

  • Ericsson Telecomunicações S.A.,   1999 – 2002 – Telecommunications Engineer 2001 – 2002 Worked in technical projects on Landline Network Switches, Intelligent Networks, ADSL and data communications. Dimensioned equipment needs for several clients. Developed commercial and technical tools. Elaborated commercial proposals. Provided post-sales client support.


 

Professional Development

  • Courses at EMBRAER – Embraer 170/190 – Avionic, Electrical, Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems; Safety Assessment; Aircraft Operations; Mechanical Systems


Languages

-        Portuguese (Native),

-        English (Fluent),

-        Spanish (basic knowledge)

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011144 Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer



Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer with many years of experience with power system protection and controls in engineering and construction.  Has managed all aspects of engineering design and drafting, power flow and fault calculations, relay calibrations, field installation testing, instruction manuals development, testing and development and power plant engineering (including nuclear) of the following systems: protective relaying, automatic switching controls, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, telemetry equipment, cables, capacitor controls, Digital Fault Recorders (DFR), fire protection systems, generators, meters, motors, Sequence of Events Recorders (SER), switchgear, transformers, voltage regulators, and communications equipment associated with these systems. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, this expert has specific knowledge of compressors, electro-mechanical systems, fans and blowers, HVAC equipment, OSHA codes and standards. He is also an experienced instructional materials writer and presenter, as well as teacher on topics of Power Systems Theory and Protective Relaying.  As a member of IEEE, he participated in writing tutorials and the standards for substation integration architecture and distributed generation, including substation communication protocols.

This expert has testifying experience in cables and testing and developing lines.




Academic Background

  • BSEE, Electrical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

  • BSME, Mechanical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland


 

Continuing Education Courses and Studies

  • Basic Electric Theory, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1994

  • Simulation Center – Staff, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1993

  • Trends Shaping the Utility Industry, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1991

  • The Public Utility Management Course, Southern Electric Exchange, Athens, GA, 1988

  • Energy Management Systems, Control Data Corporation, 1982

  • Microwave Radio Multiplexing, GTE, 1980

  • Introduction to Microprocessors, IEEE, 1979

  • Fundamentals of Microprocessors, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1979

  • Finance Accounting in Utility Management, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1975

  • Application and Operating Theory of Protective Relaying, General Electric Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1968

  • Nuclear Engineering, Engineers Club, Baltimore, MD, 1967

  • Engineering Creativity, Engineers Club, Baltimore, MD, 1963


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC (RTI), Annapolis, MD, Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, 2006 – present.

  • Reynolds Technologies International (rti), Annapolis, MD,   Senior Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer, 2005 to 2006.

  • Private company,  Owings Mills, MD,  Consulting Engineer in industrial electric power systems including protective relaying, 2000 – present.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, System Engineering and Construction Department, Principal Engineer – System Protection and Control System Engineering and Construction Department, 1993 – 2000.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – System Relaying Metering & Control, 1992 – 1993.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – Relay and Automatic Control, 1986 – 1992.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – Special Engineering Tests, 1983 – 1986.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Supervisor – Relay & Automatic Control, 1976 – 1983.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Supervisor – Relay & Meter Systems, 1974 – 1976.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Senior Engineer, 1970 – 1974; Engineer, 1970 – 1968; Associate Engineer, 1963 – 1968.


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Past Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) – Working Group C2 – Applications of New Technologies in Substation Monitoring and Control; C2TF4 Task Force on Communications Between Intelligent Substation Devices; Treasurer of the 1996, IEEE Winter Power Meeting; Treasurer of the 1992 IEEE PICA meeting.

  • Past Member of the IEEE Standards Committee on Distribution Generation.

  • Pennsylvania Electric Association (PEA) – Past Chairman, Trouble Subcommittee (PEA Relay Committee).

  • Past Member of Volunteers for International Technical Assistance (VITA).

  • Active Member, Johns Hopkins University Society of Engineering Alumni Council, and JHU Alumni Executive Committee.

  • Past Member of ERAP: NLRB Hearings Testimony.  Provided testimony evidence on functional integration given on employee interactive processes and work relations within and outside SPC/SECD, 1996.

  • Presentation, “Substation Integration Project,” 1996.

  • State of Maryland Legislature on Utility Regulatory Matters, 1996.

  • PACE OPS, BGE – Best Performer for Substation Relay Maintenance Practices,” 1992.


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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

50001 Senior Forensic Accountant, CPA, CFE, CFF, CGMA



This expert is a Forensic Accountant who conducts investigations of fraudulent, illegal, or improper activities that could cause losses to or claims against a company.

  • Develops, reviews, and recommends improvements to policies and procedures to detect and prevent the occurrence of fraudulent, illegal, or improper activities for companies as well as briefs senior and executive management on investigative results.

  • Lead investigations and consultative engagements for international NGO’s in Liberia, Papua New Guinea and Angola.

  • Investigations included fictitious expense report, ghost-employee scams, fictitious books and records, construction company payment activity. He has coordinated investigations with USAID, World Bank and other funding agencies.

  • Analyzes financial data and documents to identify discrepancies, review internal controls, policies and procedures;

  • Preparation of corporate, (include Subchapter S), partnership, and individual income tax returns.






Academic Background

•    Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA
BA Liberal Arts, Business and Accounting, 1980

 

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Forensic Accountant, January 2021 to present.

Barker Jones & Co. Certified Public Accountants, Wilmington, NC, Feb 2019-May 2019                                                                                                 Barker Jones & Co. is a certified public accounting firm specializing in forensic investigations, litigation support services, tax controversy resolution and tax representation.
Forensic Investigation
•    Performed asset tracing and compiled assets related to marital dissolution
•    Re-created books and records for a California estate
•    Prepared individual tax returns

Arlington County Government, Arlington, VA, August 2016-January 2019
Arlington County (about 220,000 residents) has an operating budget of $1.1 billion and employs 3,700 employees
Internal Audit:
•    Appointed to lead first-ever internal audit discipline in Arlington County
•    Trusted relationships and creditability at organizational levels especially with executive management
•    Audit plan execution, presentation, and communication based on enterprise risk assessment and risk-based methodology, managed co-sourcing arrangement with third-party vendor
•    Collaborative business partnerships to strengthen controls, optimize system controls, gain operational efficiencies, provide visibility to operational vulnerabilities, and catalyst for change
•    Created investigative protocols, led investigation that resulted in referral for prosecution, provided evidence for prosecution, implemented first-ever data analytics review process and county-wide risk assessment survey
•    Participated in stock theft, gift card, payroll and fictitious billing scam investigations; collaborated with law enforcement

 

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD
Marriott International is the largest hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and lodging facilities with more than 7,000 properties in over 131 countries and territories around the world and over $20.7b in annual revenue.

Senior Director – Global Financial Fraud, 2008-December 2014
Provide overall forensic governance, managing the business risk of fraud including leading the company’s financial and accounting investigations on a worldwide basis. Direct reporting line to the Chief Audit Executive and Global Compliance Counsel. Additional duties include devising and integrating fraud prevention policies and procedures, training and awareness, and recommending necessary disciplinary actions and collaborating with law enforcement.
•    Led numerous worldwide investigations including FCPA, potential money laundering, SDN/OFAC, commercial bribery, conflicts of interest, procurement scams, cash theft, books and records fraud, expense report fraud, affinity points scams, resulting in recovery of millions of dollars of losses.
•    Collaborated with law enforcement and FBI resulting in arrest and conviction.
•    Facilitated earlier fraud detection and faster recovery of losses due with new results-based, datacentric investigative processes.
•    Created first ever fraud training and awareness programs, resulting in significantly increased management and employee recognition of potential malfeasance.
•    Member of Ethics Steering Committee.

Senior Director – Internal Audit, 2004-2008                                                                                                                                    Market Senior Director in charge of executing Marriott International’s worldwide internal audit mission. Responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of all Marriott and Ritz Carlton property audits. Led Sarbanes-Oxley process reviews in accordance with Marriott’s mission.
•    Reorganized the Senior Director position to eliminate redundancy and inefficiencies in the audit process
•    Stemmed tide of financial auditor staff turnover using leadership and communication skills
•    “Value add” services and actionable control improvements successfully implemented as a result of establishing and maintaining robust dialog and rapport with senior stakeholders
•    Introduce concepts and benefits of electronic work paper processes to internal audit staff
•    Company leadership considered department as a business partner and subject matter expert

 

BDO Seidman, LLP, Bethesda, MD, 2001-2004
BDO Seidman, LLP is the fifth largest accounting and consulting network in the world providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses
•    Managed $1M book of business and was responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of financial statement audits.
•    Managed client base of large, privately owned businesses with annual revenues ranging from $50M and $300M. Clients’ industries included government contracting, real estate, apparel, heavy equipment, not for profit; bankruptcy; and manufacturing.

Kamerow, Weintraub & Swain, LLP, ROCKVILLE, MD, 1998-2001
Kamerow, Weintraub & Swain, LLP is a large local, Washington, DC-area based accounting firm that provides personalized full-service accounting, auditing, tax, and management consultation services
•    Assurance Services Manager, Tax Preparer

Edward A. Bortnick Chartered, Rockville, MD, 1982-1998
Edward A. Bortnick, Chartered was a local, Bethesda, MD accounting firm providing audit, tax and other consulting type services to small and medium sized, privately owned organizations.
•    Staff Manager to Audit Manager, Tax preparer
Pannell, Kerr, Forester (PKF International), Alexandria, VA, 1980-1982
PKF is eleventh largest network of accounting and business advisory firms with close to 300 member firms and correspondents in 440 locations in around 125 countries
•    Staff accountant

 

Professional Associations and Activities
•    American Institute of Certified Public Accounts
•    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
•    Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Certificates

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

50003 Senior Forensic Accountant, CPA, CFE



This expert is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He has consulted on a diverse range of accounting, auditing, and consulting engagements on behalf of Fortune 500 Companies, Middle Market Companies, CPA Firms, State Receivers, SEC Corporate Monitors, and various Government Entities at the Federal, State, and Local Level. He is also experienced in forensic & investigative accounting.




 

Academic Background
•    Florida International University, Master of Accounting, 3.5 GPA
•    University of Florida, Bachelor of Accounting, 3.5 GPA High Honors
•    Certified Public Accountant (Florida)/Certified Fraud Examiner

 

Professional Experience
•    RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Forensic Accountant, 2020 to present.

•    Private company – Founder –5/2014 to Present
Fractional CFO & Interim Controller experienced in financial reporting, internal controls, accounting operations, financial trend analysis, KPI analysis, data analytics, staff development, cash management and forecasting, process improvement, mergers & acquisitions analysis, due diligence audits, financial audits, internal audits, performance audits, and forensic & fraud audits with services available on demand.

Forensic Accounting Consultant experienced in leading and working with teams of forensic accountants & analysts to conduct interviews of key financial officers and accounting personnel, as well as with internal & external auditors. Review source documentation such as bank statements, invoices, vendor lists, canceled checks, wire transfers, payroll records, deposits, general ledgers, journal entries, income tax returns, sales tax returns, for unusual transactions. Perform bank reconstructions and analysis of internal controls, financial statement trends, corporate searches, shell entities, conflicts of interest, as well as review of emails and applicable data analytics. Present findings and recommendations to oversight committees and Boards of Directors.

Consultant & subject matter expert to Fortune 500 Companies, Insurance Companies, Attorneys, & Policyholders regarding business interruption claims and economic damage disputes.

Financial Consultant to Federal, State, & Local Governments in regard to Federal Disaster Grants & Disaster Recovery

Audit Consultant to Corporations & Government Entities as well as appointed trustees & monitors.
•    Kapila Mukamal LLP- Forensic Consultant 10/2013 to 5/2014
Investigated an $18 million-dollar Ponzi scheme on behalf of SEC Court appointed Monitor/Investigated complex financial fraud schemes including insurance fraud, securities fraud, & bankruptcy fraud cases/reconstructed books from bank records and source documents/unraveled sophisticated fraud schemes, traced criminal activity and funds to individuals and groups, developed financial profiles, and quantified damages in reports to Attorneys.

•    Florida Division of Rehabilitation & Liquidation – Forensic Accountant 8/2012 to 10/2013
Performed “Take-Over” of assets of Insurance Companies for the Receivership division of the State of Florida & assumed Controllership position of entities/Conducted “Financial Autopsy” procedures and traced fraudulent transfers to insiders, consultants, and shell entities.

•    Strategic Alliance LLC - CPA /Owner – 12/2002 to 8/2012
Outsourced Controller Services including financial and tax Strategies/analysis of business financing, reverse mergers, due diligence, and mergers & acquisitions activities/ Recruited, trained, and developed team of financial analysts &  tax preparers to provide financial solutions using a variety of investment, insurance, and debt financial service products -formerly licensed Series, 6, 63, 26 with FINRA, Life, Health & Variable Annuities & Mortgage Broker licenses in State of Florida and appointed with various financial institutions including Primerica Investment Services. Analysis of business interruption insurance claims and commercial disputes involving economic damages.

•    CBIZ, Inc (formerly McClain & Co.) – Audit Senior- Public – 9/1998 to 12/2002
Led Audit Teams to conduct financial audits according to professional auditing standards/Investigated & quantified a $3.5 million employee embezzlement scheme/Audited for payroll, inventory, and vendor disbursement schemes/reviewed internal controls & provided recommendations to oversight boards.

 

Professional Associations and Activities
•    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011305 Aviation Safety, Investigations, Emergency Response, and Flight Operations



With 35 years in aviation safety, this expert is an experienced aircraft accident investigator, aerospace engineer, auditor, instructor and writer with over a decade of executive-level management experience. He is also a commercial-rated pilot with multiengine instrument ratings in airplanes, seaplanes and gliders.




Academic Background

Bachelor of Science; Aeronautical Engineering; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;

April 1987; Daytona Beach, Florida

 

Certifications

FAA Certified Airman

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument Ratings


Seaplane and Glider Pilot Ratings; FAA Class III Medical Certificate

 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aviation Safety, Investigations, Emergency Response and Flight Operations, 2021 to present.


 

  • Expert's personal company


President – March 2019 to Present

Aviation, and writer. Recent consulting work includes acting as the team lead for a court-appointed monitor of a large gas and electric company for the Department of Justice (DOJ); providing expert witness testimony and support for the DOJ involving the prosecution of an aircraft operator; conducting an investigation and safety culture assessment of a school bus company; and assessing the safety of a proposed drone operation. On-going activities include instructing at the University of Southern California Aviation Safety & Security Program, conducting safety surveys of helicopter air ambulance operations for the Commission of the Accreditation of Air Transport Systems, providing on-air opinion as an aviation analyst for NBC News, and consulting with transportation operations to improve safety.

 

  • Federal Aviation Administration; Washington, DC


Director, Accident Investigation Division – May 2014 to February 2019

Led the division responsible for ensuring implementation of FAA’s policies for investigations of all civil aircraft accidents and incidents in the U.S, including foreign investigations involving U.S. aviation products and operations. The division served as FAA’s primary liaison with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and employed an elite group of senior investigators who represented the FAA Administrator during significant aviation accident/incident investigations domestic and abroad. Served as the FAA spokesperson at three NTSB Public Hearings involving fatal commercial aviation accidents. Revised and updated FAA Order 8020.11 that governs the agency’s role in accident and incident investigations. Collaborated with all FAA offices in support of the agency’s efforts and response following significant accidents/incidents. Provided expert counsel when required, including depositions.

 

  • U.S. Department of Transportation; Office of Inspector General; Washington, DC


Assistant Inspector General for Aviation Audits– August 2010 to May 2014

Provided executive-level oversight of 90 auditors and staff at DOT Headquarters and three regional offices who conducted formal reviews and audits of programs that were overseen by the Pipeline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Agency (PHMSA). Testified before Congress regarding FAA safety programs on three occasions. Responsible for the office's training, budget, and pipeline safety audit topic agenda. Represented the agency in all interactions with the FAA Administrator and PHMSA Administrator, their senior staff and Congressional staff responsible for oversight and appropriations of FAA and PHMSA operations. Reviewed, personally signed and issued 41 formal audit reports on FAA and PHMSA programs.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Deputy Director - Regional Operations – September 2002 to August 2010

Managed 62 investigators and staff from all ten NTSB regional offices (later consolidated to four regions) that were responsible for the investigation, analysis and probable cause determination of between 1,200 and 1,800 aviation accidents and incidents each year. Led the efforts to draft and propose safety recommendations related to general aviation and helicopter safety issues. Served as a full deputy and key advisor to the NTSB’s Director of the Office of Aviation Safety. Elevated the stature of regional aviation investigative assets and significantly reduced the backlog of accident reports and petitions for reconsiderations. Was selected to advise the Columbia Accident Investigation Board for the 2001 Space Shuttle Columbia accident.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Senior Air Safety Investigator (Major IIC) – April 2000 to September 2002

Assigned to the NTSB’s Major Investigations Division as an investigator-in-charge (IIC) and U.S. accredited representative (acc rep) for many domestic and international air carrier accidents and incidents. Led teams of investigators from the FAA, airlines, unions, manufacturers and other organizations to examine wreckage, determine courses of action, identify safety issues and propose recommendations. Traveled to Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America as the U.S. team leader (acc rep) to assist foreign nations in investigations involving U.S. airlines and aircraft.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Aerospace Engineer (Airworthiness) – April 1998 to April 2000

Assigned as the team leader (“group chairman”) for systems, powerplants, structures, maintenance records, and/or airworthiness groups on the NTSB’s “go team” during numerous investigations of domestic and foreign aviation accidents and incidents. Drafted timely and comprehensive factual reports to document engineering aspects of accidents/incidents. Examples include leading the airworthiness investigation into the fatal Alaska Airlines flight 261 accident that occurred off the coast of California on January 31, 2000 and the Cirrus SR-20 prototype test accident. Also led the airworthiness investigation and wreckage examination of the Piper PA-32R accident in July 1999 involving JFK Jr.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety


Air Safety Investigator (Field) – September 1992 to April 1998

Northeast Field Office (Wash. DC) & Northwest Regional Office (Seattle, WA)

Assigned as the investigation-in-charge (IIC) of over 300 investigations of general aviation aircraft accidents and air carrier accidents/incidents not investigated by centralized go-teams. Directed all on-scene activities including coordination with FAA, local, state, and federal authorities. Also served as the NTSB representative on the FAA’s Critical Design Review team for the Boeing 737 flight control system following the fatal USAir flight 427 accident near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1994.

 

  • Cessna Aircraft Company; Air Safety Department; Wichita, Kansas


Air Safety Investigator – February 1991 to August 1992

As the assigned company represented, directly participated in 45 accident/incident investigations involving piston and turbine-powered airplanes manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company. Provided technical assistance to FAA aviation safety inspectors and NTSB regional investigators. Liasoned with Cessna’s engineering department on matters related to safety. Represented the company during field investigations, wreckage exams, engine inspections, and other inquiries.

 

  • U.S. Naval Air Systems Command; Crystal City, Virginia


Aerospace Engineer (Aircraft Systems Safety) – June 1987 to January 1991

Assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Aviation System Safety Program Office as a systems safety engineer. Investigated and analyzed Navy and Marine Corps airplane and helicopter accidents/incidents to provide meaningful technical inputs and engineering resolutions of identified safety hazards. Developed safety engineering requirements for aircraft procurement in accordance with MIL-STD-882C. Managed efforts of system safety engineering program managers located at seven naval aviation rework facilities.

 

  • FAA Technical Center; Aircraft Safety Division - Atlantic City, New Jersey


Aerospace Engineer – May 1985 to June 1987

Participated in a flight test program involving helicopter wake turbulence characterization to determine air traffic control separation standards. Analyzed test data and assisted in developing program milestones. Also participated in fire safety research for transport category airplanes at the FAA’s Fire Test Facility. Prepared instrumentation and assisted in the fire testing of a full-scale DC-10 aircraft cabin and cargo hold. Nominated for the FAA Technical Center’s Trainee of the Year award.

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011307 Fire Protection Engineering



This expert has thirty-four years of experience and is a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer in 49 states and Guam. His expertise includes fire suppression and detection system design, fire hazards analyses, fire risk assessments, construction management, fire protection water distribution system evaluations, and project management. He has also provided legal testimony for fire cause and origin investigations; building and fire code analyses; life safety; slip, trip and falls; and fire protection system design, inspection, testing and maintenance.

He has experience performing fire and egress modeling to analyze the growth rates, smoke movement and travel, effects and characteristics of the fire, to evaluate the safe exit capacity of large assembly, business and educational occupancies and analyze post-fire events.

He has served as project manager, project engineer, and lead fire protection engineer on dozens of projects for public and private sector clients. His responsibilities have included serving as a primary contact between clients, planning design schedules, scheduling manpower and staffing, meeting the confines of the budget, and coordinating the fire protection engineering tasks to ensure a complete and correct fire protection design.

He is a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Member Grade, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Standards Council, NFPA Technical Committee on Airport Facilities, NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies, NFPA Technical Committee on Electronic Computer Systems, NFPA Technical Committee on Health Care Emergency Management and Security, NFPA Technical Committee on Helicopter Facilities, NFPA Technical Committee on Marians and Boatyards, NFPA Technical Committee Chairman on National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (SIG-PRO) and Alternate on SIG-NAC, and NFPA Technical Committee on Subterranean Spaces.

He is a Past President of the American Backflow Prevention Association, a Past President of MO-KAN Chapter of SFPE and an ICC Certified Special Inspector for spray-applied fire resistive materials.




Academic Background

  • University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, 1986


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Glenn L. Martin Medal from the University of Maryland

  • Distinguished Alumni Award of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland

  • John L. Bryan Mentor Award from the SFPE

  • Salamander National Fire Protection Engineering Honor Society - Honorary Member

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Fellow

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Board of Directors

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers Education Committee (SFPE), Member

  • Past President of MO-KAN Chapter of SFPE

  • International Code Council (ICC), Member

  • International Code Council Certified Special Inspector for SFRM

  • National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Member

  • Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE), Member

  • Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Member

  • University of Maryland FPE Board of Visitors, Chair

  • University of Maryland FPE Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC), Member

  • Oklahoma State University FPST Advisory Board, Past Chair

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council

  • NFPA National Instructor on Training Courses

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Airport Facilities (AIS-AAA), NFPA 409, 415 & 423 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies (SAF-DET), NFPA 101 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies (BLD-DET), NFPA 5000 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Electronic Computer Systems (ETL-AAA), NFPA 75 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Health Care Emergency Management and Security (HEA-HES), NFPA 99 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Helicopter Facilities (HHH-AAA), NFPA 418 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Marinas and Boatyards (MAR-AAA), NFPA 303 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems (SIG-NAS) - Alternate

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Protected Premises Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems (SIG-PRO), NFPA 72 - Chair

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Signaling Systems for the Protection of Life and Property (SIG-AAC), NFPA 72 & 720 - Nonvoting Member

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Subterranean Spaces (SUB-AAA), NFPA 520 - Chair

  • Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Chapter (DBIA MAC), Member

  • Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA), Member

  • National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), Member

  • American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), Member

  • American Backflow Prevention Associations (ABPA), Past President

  • The Risk Management Society Greater Kansas City Chapter (KC RIMS), Member

  • ASTM E06 Committee - Performance of Building, Member


 

Registrations and Licenses

Alabama, PE – 2011


Alaska, PE - 2013


Arizona, PE - 1999


Arkansas, PE - 2006


California, PE - 2007


Colorado, PE - 2003


Connecticut, PE - 2008


Delaware, PE - 2011


District of Columbia - 2019


Florida, PE - 1998


Georgia, PE - 2004


Guam, PE - 2010


Idaho, PE - 2011


Illinois, PE - 2003


Indiana, PE - 2012


Iowa, PE - 2004


Kansas, PE - 1991


Kentucky, PE - 2007


Louisiana, PE - 2002


Maine, PE - 2011


Maryland, PE - 2004


Massachusetts, PE - 2011


Michigan, PE - 1999


Minnesota, PE - 2002


Mississippi, PE - 2011


Missouri, PE - 1992


Montana, PE - 2010


Nebraska, PE - 2002


Nevada, PE - 2010


New Hampshire, PE - 2011


New Jersey, PE - 2003


New York, PE - 2005


New Mexico, PE - 2006


North Carolina, PE - 2003


North Dakota, PE - 2010


Ohio, PE - 2002


Oklahoma, PE - 1995


Oregon, PE - 2011


Pennsylvania, PE - 2002


Rhode Island, PE - 2011


South Carolina, PE - 2002


South Dakota, PE - 2007


Tennessee, PE - 2010


Texas, PE - 2003


Utah, PE - 2007


Vermont, PE - 2011


Virginia, PE - 1999


Washington, PE - 1998


West Virginia, PE - 2011


Wisconsin, PE - 2004


Wyoming, PE - 2009



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11
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Date October 11, 2024

011258 Gas and Electric Utility Operations Expert



This expert specializes in gas and electric utility engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, safety, and human performance improvement. His experience has a particular emphasis on gas and electric distribution and vegetation management operations. This expert has over 25 years experience within the utility industry.




Academic Background

• Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Cooperative Program), June 1982

• The Rutgers Program for Management Development, 1993

• The Leadership Baltimore County Program, 1995

 

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Gas and Electric Utility Operations Expert, 2016 - present

• Private company - Principal (2015 - Present)
Providing operations, safety, human performance improvement, engineering and management consulting to the gas and electric utility sectors and the vendors, contractors, suppliers and consultants who serve them. Highly successful engagements with:

  •  A global management, process and IT consulting firm - facilitating the transfer of overseas engineering and operations methodologies and technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of electric utility operations in the United States and Canada.

  •  A regional utility construction and maintenance company - providing post-incident investigation and root cause analyses and recommendations surrounding human performance, error prevention, standards, procedures, administrative controls, training, qualifications, safety programs and leadership effectiveness.

  •  A leading national gas utility construction, maintenance, and operations company - exploring and developing the addition of a stand-alone utility consulting capability to the firm’s current offerings.

  • The second largest vegetation management company in North America - investigating and deploying safety, operating and accountability improvements to field operating regions.

  • An industry leading special effects provider, specializing in integrating cutting edge laser effects with other entertainment elements and serving clients across North America and Europe - deploying safety, operating, human performance, training and development improvements.

  • Three international industry advisor networks serving the capital investment and consulting communities - providing senior executive management consulting on utility engineering, construction, operations, and supply chain processes.


•Baltimore Gas and Electric Company – Baltimore, Maryland,

Vice President (Exelon) – BGE Special Projects (2014)
Executive leadership of strategic, operational and organizational initiatives affecting BGE and the other Exelon Utilities. Those initiatives included:

  •  Alignment and standardization of processes, organizations and technologies to deliver the consolidated dispatch of Gas Emergency Response, Electric Emergency and Outage Response, and Revenue Cycle (Customer) field operations, including the merging of emergency preparedness and support and dispatch center functions in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

  • Alignment and standardization of contractor administration and contractor field management processes.

  • Support of utility merger integration activities (Exelon/Pepco Holdings).


Senior Vice President (BGE) / Vice President (Exelon) - Integrated Field Services (2007 to 2014)

Executive leadership of the integrated field services team, BGE’s largest division. Provides direction, sponsorship and administration of the 1,450 organic utility employees and 2,000 contractor employees engaged in gas and electric transmission, substation, distribution and meter construction, operations and maintenance activities.

Notable areas of executive competence and achievement:

  • Leadership of construction, maintenance, operations and maintenance of the gas, electric, transmission and substation assets within BGE’s 2300 square mile service territory and service 1.25 million electric and 750 thousand gas electric and gas customers.

  • Safe, efficient and effective execution and control of complex gas and electric Capital ($600+ Million) and Operations and Maintenance $690+ Million) annual programs.

  • Achievement of utility industry top decile OSHA personnel safety performance.

  • Industry leading achievements in human error performance improvement including development of NERC-endorsed Human Error Prevention toolkit for use by field technicians in critical bulk power substation environments.

  • Executive leadership of significant incident (crisis) management, including performing Executive Storm Management roles in response to Maryland impacts of Hurricanes Floyd, Isabel, Irene and Sandy, a number of major ice and snow events, and the Eastern Derecho storm of 2012. Through effective planning and operations, BGE has not experienced a major gas system incident during my executive tenure.

  • Innovation and development of BGE ‘center of excellence’ model for combined gas and electric operations under single executive sponsorship. Extensive cross training and cross utilization of craft personnel for Advanced Metering (SmartGrid) deployment, gas emergency response and electric primary and secondary repair and restoration.

  • Establishment and nurturing of effective alliance arrangements with contractors in every utility field discipline – transmission, substation, vegetation management, electric distribution, gas distribution, SmartGrid and legacy metering and gas and electric new business.


General Manager – Gas and Electric New Business (2005 to 2007)
Senior Management leadership of initiation, engineering, design and construction of all gas and electric industrial, commercial and residential new business installations.

General Manager – Distribution Construction, Operations and Maintenance (1999 to 2005)

Senior Management leadership of electric distribution project and program management, construction, maintenance, operations and vegetation management of all overhead, urban underground and suburban underground electric distribution systems.

Chief Distribution Engineer (1995 to 1999)
Senior Management leadership of comprehensive and enterprise-wide electric distribution standards, methods, equipment, materials, procurement and special studies engineering functions.
o Director – Information Technology Management - Transmission and Distribution (1994)
Senior Management leadership of information technology support and project teams supporting the electric transmission and distribution operating organizations.

Manager – Distribution Construction, Operations and Maintenance - Howard Service Center (1990 to 1993)
Regional leadership of gas and electric distribution project and program management, construction, maintenance and operations for Howard, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties.

General Supervisor – Northern Operations (1989)
Regional leadership of distribution testing, damage prevention, gas system corrosion control, and local reliability engineering for Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties.

Supervisor – Northern Customer Engineering (1988)

Regional supervision of gas and electric new business engineering and design and cost estimating for Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties.

Various electrical and industrial engineering assignments (Associate Engineer, Engineer and Senior Engineer) of increasing complexity and responsibility (1982 to 1987)

 

 

Professional Associations and Activities

• Board of Directors, Parents Anonymous of Maryland 1993-1997

• Board of Advisors, Little Sisters of the Poor (St. Martin’s Home) 1999-2001

• Board of Directors - James Rouse Entrepreneurial Fund 2005 – 2007

• Executive Sponsor, BGE Red Cross Blood Donor Program, 2011-2014

• Board of Directors, Jobs, Housing, Recovery of Baltimore 2011-present

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11
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Date October 11, 2024

011198 Passenger Loading Bridge Expert



He has been serving the aviation industry for over 35 years, has been recognized by two manufactures of passenger loading bridges in the United States, JBT Jetway, and ThyssenKrupp Aviation Services, as a qualified technician with a high level of accomplishment.  His background history has always included electrical, mechanical, and structural service in which he excels.  He has directed and trained many technicians in all aspects of passenger loading bridge and baggage conveyor services.

In recent years, was challenged to develop an OSHA compliant fall protection system for rooftops of passenger loading bridges.  He developed a system deemed to be the best solution in the industry by Mr. Jim Stanley of FDR Safety, representing American Airlines.  His patent pending product has been installed on all passenger loading bridges owned by several airlines.

He has also responded to the aviation industry needs to develop a passenger loading bridge mounted baggage conveyor system in which gate checked bags are conveyed to and from bridge level to ground level, thus reducing on the job injuries to bag handling employees.  The conveyor operates in both directions to eliminate the need for carrying bags up and down the loading bridge crew stairs thus reducing lifting and carrying type injuries.




Professional Experience

• Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD – 2013 to present

• Consultant, Johnson & Lindberg, P.A.  Minneapolis, MN—2013-2014

•  Airport Bridge Company, Inc. – Hammond, LA 1996 to present
­ Servicing airlines and airport authorities with installations, relocations, repairs and ongoing maintenance programs for passenger loading bridges, aircraft pre-conditioned air units, aircraft ground power units, bridge baggage elevators and conveyors, aircraft potable water cabinets and terminal baggage conveyor systems.

• Project Manager/Supervisor, BridgeTech, Inc. – Brentwood, NY – 1985 to 1996
­ Supervised day to day operations of the passenger loading bridge division.

• President/Partner, OMNI Airport Maintenance, Inc. – Houston, TX – 1983 to 1985

Academic Background
• Southeastern Louisiana University – Industrial Technology Department, 2 Years

Licenses and Registrations
• Louisiana Specialty License: Airport Baggage Handling & Ground Support Systems, Landing/Lighting Systems, & Passenger Boarding Bridges, Lic. #37453

• Reciprocal License in the State of Florida

Professional Associations and Activities
• Attended any and all instructional training classes offered by the two bridge manufacturers, JBT Jetway and ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems—Certifications from both.

• Member AAAE – American Association of Airport Executives

Research Activities
• Conducted many Passenger Loading Bridge on Aircraft Damage investigations for several airlines and airport authorities.

• Consulted with FAA on several occasions regarding the above Aircraft Damage

• Consulted/Inspected many Passenger Loading Bridges for condition, safety and performance issues for several airlines and airport authorities.  Made recommendations on future life expectancy, needed repairs, structural issues, performance alerts and update/bulletin compliance.

Lectures and Presentations
• Attend Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Expo
• Meetings and Lectures Annually

  • Engineered and developed an OSHA compliant baggage handling system to be mounted on Passenger Loading Bridges.

  • Boarding Bridge Mounted Gate Checked Baggage Conveyor, OSHA Compliant:

  • Commute-A Walk Systems, Adjustable Ground Level Walkway utilized from Terminal Building to Aircraft Stairs/Doorway;


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11
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Date October 11, 2024

02301 Floor Surfaces Specialist and Slip, Trip, & Fall Investigator



Since 1987, this expert has provided independent professional inspections and consulting of:




1.Hard Surfaces: ceramics, marble, stone, resilient flooring, concrete solid wood flooring, engineered wood, laminates

2.Carpet and Substrate: both tufted and woven carpeting, area rugs, upholstery, VCT, and other substrates.

Regarding Slip, Trip & Fall, this expert has assisted attorneys through all phases of legal action. Investigations are conducted with analytical skills developed from many years of forensic consultation, litigation support, and expert witness testimony. Practical solutions are provided for the resolution of contract disputes, claims, delays, personal injury, site safety issues, OSHA compliance, ASTM standards and building code interpretations. With in-depth experience in residential, light commercial, and heavy commercial construction, home/building inspections, and litigation support, this expert offers unique perspectives on problem resolution within the construction industry.

 

Certifications, Associations, and Committees

  • NWFA- National Wood Flooring Association current positions

    • NWFA Hardwood Floor Inspector’s Certification Committee 2011-





    • NWFA CP Floor Inspector’s Complaint/Violation Committee 2014-




 

  • Technical Advanced Techniques for Inspections / Corrections

    • ISSA The Experts on Cleaning and Janitorial Maintenance

      • ISSA Course






 

Hardwood Certifications:

  • NOFMA-National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

    • Certified Wood Floor Inspector



  • NWFA-National Wood Flooring Association

    • Certified Wood Floor Inspector



  • NOFMA/NWFA

    • Inspector/Installation/Sand & Finish School



  • NOFMA/NWFA

    • Certificate of Achievement Installation School

    • Instructor / Monitor for Installation School



  • NFSI National Floor Safety Institute training


 

University Credits:

  • North Carolina State University-Wood Science Technology & Field Investigation for the Inspector.

  • North Carolina State University-Certified Engineered Wood Manufacturing Seminar-Engineered Wood Flooring and Wood Floor Finishing

  • North Carolina State University-Fundamentals of Concrete Floors

  • North Carolina State University-Wood Product Extension & the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club

  • North Carolina State University-Engineered & Laminate Floor Update for the Inspector


 

Additional Industry Certifications

  • ASCR/NIFR

    • Certified Water Restoration Technician



  • IICRC- Water Damage Restoration

  • NALFA - North American Laminate Floor Association



    • Certified Laminate Inspector



  • IAWFP

    • The International Association of Wood Flooring Professionals



  • FCITS Certification 1018                                                                                     

    • Hard Surface Inspector – laminate, ceramic, marble, resilient

    • Hardwood Inspector

    • Commercial Inspector                                                                                                            



  • Mannington’s Advanced Vinyl & Laminate

    • Inspection Training

    • Authorized Claim Adjuster

    • Wood and Laminate Flooring Installation Course



  • KAHRS

    • Wood Floor Certification



  • L&N

    • Pergo Inspection School

    • Award Training/Installation

    • Formica Training/Installation

    • Universal Training/Installation

    • Alloc Training/Installation

    • Hard surface/Tile training – stone, marble, ceramic and resilient



  • Tarkett

    • Hard Surface Training



  • Toli

    • Installation School



  • LD Brinkman / Hollytex

    • Technical Advanced Techniques for Inspections / Corrections



  • IICRC Certification 004209 certified in:

    • Senior Practicing Carpet Inspector

    • Substrate Subfloor Inspector

    • Regional Supervisor



  • CFI

    • Installation for the Inspector



  • AFS - Advanced Flooring Specialist

    • Advance Flooring Specialist Inspector




 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Floor Surface and Slip, Trip & Fall Expert 2022-Present

  • NWFA

    • NWFA Hardwood Floor Inspector’s Certification Committee 2011- Present

    • NWFA CP Floor Inspector’s Complaint/Violation Committee 2014- Present



  • IICRC S600

    • Consensus Committee Member Carpet Industry Standards 2009- Present



  • IICRC R800

    • Consensus Committee Member Inspection Industry Standards 2009- Present



  • NYRCI Board Member 1999-2004

    • Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration CUCI, President, 1999-2002

    • ASCR- CUCI Committee 1994 – 2002

    • Vice-President New York Rug Cleaners Institute 1996-1999

    • IICRC Regional Supervisor 1998 -2005




 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • NFSI-National Floor Safety Institute

  • NWFA- National Wood Flooring Association

  • CWFI of NOFMA National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

  • IICRC- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification

  • AATCC- American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists

  • ACI- American Concrete Institute

  • ASTM- American Society for Testing and Materials

  • WFCA- World Floor Covering Association

  • NICFI- National Institute of Certified Floor Coverings Inspectors

  • AFS- Advanced Flooring Specialist

  • FCITS- Floor Covering Inspection & Technical Services

  • ICR- International Certified Registry

  • NYRCI- New York Rug Cleaners Institute


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11
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Date October 11, 2024

02302 Senior Aviation Safety Inspector



30 years of proven ability and experience as a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Routinely recognized for superior performance and accomplishments. Technical expertise includes domestic, international, general aviation, air carrier, and foreign air carrier operations and certification. Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and experience providing expert testimony at NTSB trial hearings.

 

Academic Background

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida. M.S. Degree in Human Factors Aerospace. Graduated with distinction, 2018.

  • Dowling College, Oakdale, New York. B.S. Degree in Aeronautics. Graduated Cum Laude, 1980. Major: Aeronautics, Professional Pilot, and Business.


 

Additional Academic Activities / Honors

  • Key Skills: Fluent in French. Investigations, audits and assessments. Advanced office automation skills. Public speaking. In-depth knowledge of international requirements. Aviation expert for news media.


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Senior Aviation Safety Inspector, 2021 to present.

  • Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA Headquarters, International Policy and Programs Division, AFS-50, Washington, DC. February 2005 to January 2013:

  • FAA Eastern Region, Flight Standards Division, Jamaica, New York. Assist region with special surveillance and system safety programs. June 2003 to February 2005

  • Assistant Manager, FAA, New York International Field Office, Jamaica, New York. Management of plans and programs involving issuance of authorizations, surveillance, and enforcement of FAR 129 foreign air carriers. July 1997 to March 2003

  •  Foreign Flag Principal Operations Inspector, Jamaica, New York. Responsible for issuance of authorizations, surveillance, and enforcement of FAR 129 foreign air carriers. October 1993 to July 1997

  • Operations Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA, Farmingdale FSDO, Farmingdale, New York. Supervise Principal Operations Inspectors, certification, plans and programs for FAR 135 air carriers and 125 operators. December 1988 to October 1993

  • General Aviation Principal Operations Inspector, FAA, Farmingdale FSDO, Farmingdale, New York. Conduct certification of FAR 135 air carriers, FAR 125 operators, plan and program surveillance, accident investigation, and regulatory enforcement. April 1987 to December 1988

  • Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA, Eastern Region, Jamaica, New York. Assigned aviation safety projects in support of the Flight Standards Division Manager.  September 1986 to April 1987:

    • 11/84 to 9/86: Operations Duty Officer, FAA, Eastern Region, Jamaica, New York. 7/83 to 11/84: Flight Data Specialist, FAA, Air Traffic Division, New York TRACON, Garden City, New York.

    • 7/82 – 7/83: Fairchild Republic Aircraft, Farmingdale, New York, Logistics Engineer

    • 11/81- 7/82: FAA, New York Air Route Traffic Control Center, Islip, New York, Flight Data Specialist

    • 5/81- 7/83: East Coast Airways, Farmingdale, New York, Flight Instructor/Pilot 6/79 - 5/81: Flightways, Farmingdale, New York, Chief Flight Instructor/Pilot 10/78 - 6/79: McIntyre Aviation, Islip, New York, Flight Instructor/Pilot 9/77 - 10/78: Dowling College, Oakdale, New York, Assistant to Director of Aeronautics




 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Certified CFR FAR 125, 135, and 129 air carriers. Assisted in the certification of major foreign air carriers using the five-phase air operator certification process.

  • Developed and implemented aviation surveillance plans for CFR FAR 121, 135, 125, and 129 air operators. This included extensive surveillance of CFR FAR 121 air carriers.

  • Provided extensive expert testimony as an FAA aviation safety operations inspector.

  • Accomplished accident, incident, complaint, and special investigations.

  • Accomplished FAA regulatory enforcement investigations with successful outcomes.

  • Administered airmen practical tests for licensing including Lear Jet, Gulfstream II/III, L[1]1011, MD-11, Flight Engineer (in flight and simulator), Certified Flight Instructor and FAR 121/135 proficiency checks.

  • Qualified instructor for International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), GSI Licensing and Air Operator Certification courses, all FAA international courses, and System Safety Recurrent course for FAA safety inspector training.

  • FAA IASA Team Lead and IASA Team Member since 1993 to 2013.

  • Held secret and top-secret clearances. Lead and managed FAA technical assistance programs resulting in the aviation oversight authority of Israel and Mexico achieve IASA category 1.

  •  Developed the FAA’s FAR 129 Ramp Inspection Course.

  • Accomplished critical IASA assessments as team lead around the world including Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Eastern Europe, Central America, South America, and Caribbean.

  • Assisted India, Ukraine and Azerbaijan attain International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) category 1. Provided technical assistance to Panama AAC.

  • Developed and teach the ICAO Government Safety Inspector (GSI) Licensing Course and the ICAO Familiarization Course for FAA Inspectors and the Trainair Plus Program.


 

Registrations and Licenses

  • Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Engineer, Certified Flight and Ground Instructor, type rated in Lear Jet, Gulfstream II/III, L-1011, and MD-11


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