Experienced Aircraft Maintenance, Turbine Specialist and Propeller Driven General Aviation Specialist with over 40 years experience in maintenance of aircraft and engine inspection, repair, accident recovery, and investigation. In excess of 600 aircraft repairs and inspections performed annually. His services and expertise includes aircraft accident investigation, inspection, analysis, technical support, as well as log book and record review. His expertise has benefited attorneys, insurance companies, flight schools, and other organizations seeking insight, research and testimony in aircraft and engine maintenance. In addition, he is experienced in propeller driven general aviation aircraft, as well as major and regional airlines Part 121, 135, and 91 operations.
Certification, Licenses and Education
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) certified in aircraft accident investigations
- I. A. Inspection Authorization Certification, 1985
- Powerplant License, 1972
- Airframe License, 1971
- Aviation High School, Long Island City, NY
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Consultant as a Maintenance, Turbine Specialist and Maintenance, Propeller Driven General Aviation Specialist. 2014 to present
- Private Company, Owner/CEO, Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, Chief Inspector (D.O.M./I.A.), over 40 years experience in maintenance of aircraft and engine inspection, repair, accident recovery, and investigation. In excess of 600 aircraft repairs and inspections performed annually. 1972 to present
- Contract Maintenance Provider for all airlines at MacArthur Airport, Islip, NY, performing on-call and emergency maintenance service for all aircraft fleet in need of repair, inspection, and technical support. 2002 – present
- Eastern Airlines, Kennedy Airport, NY. Licensed Airframe and Powerplant aircraft mechanic (A&P) performing inspections, preventative maintenance, repair, and modification to make aircraft airworthy.. 1973 – 1989
- Allied Airmotive Flight School/FBO, Airframe and Powerplant aircraft mechanic (A&P) maintaining an established flight school with various makes and model propeller driven aircraft. Repair, inspect, troubleshoot, modify, overhaul, and log book review.
Professional Associations
- Long Island Business Aviation Association (LIBAA)
- Aircraft Owners Pilot Association (AOPA
- Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA)
- National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
- Lawyer Pilot Bar Association (LPBA)