Aviation Expert Witnesses in California

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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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Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhDView profile

ID: 6249687

Dr. Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhD

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California

Dr. Kenneth L. Orloff has 55 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, his MA in Physics, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Today, this expert is Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Airline Transport Pilot, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a Flight...

Air Traffic Control Expert WitnessView profile

E-428203

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...

Walter Daniel Cerkan, ATP, CISM, MASView profile

ID: 6577248

Mr. Walter Daniel Cerkan, ATP, CISM, MAS

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California

Mr. W. Daniel Cerkan has over 30 years of experience in Aviation Safety. He earned his BA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University and his MS in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today this expert is an Accredited Auditor by Helicopter Association International, Airline Transport Pilot by Federal Aviation Administration, and IS-BAO Auditor by the...

Aviation and Flight Training Expert WitnessView profile

E-578064

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...

Michael JeschView profile

ID: 23850

Mr. Michael Jesch

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California

This aviation expert's total flight time is over 24,000 hours in over 100 different aircraft types. He is a certified multi-engine flight instructor, flight engineer, and airline transport pilot. He is a member of numerous aviation organizations, including the Allied Pilots Association and the United States Pilot Association. Aircrafts this expert has flown include the Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767,...

Aviation Expert WitnessView profile

E-527516

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...

Kenneth FryView profile

ID: 39798

Mr. Kenneth Fry

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California

This highly qualified helicopter pilot has been flying for over 40 years. He earned his BA in East Asian studies at the University of Oregon before going on to serve in the United States army. He served in the army as the medical platoon leader, operations officer, pilot in command, airfield sub installation commander, and co-commander of air medical evacuations. He then continued his career as a...

Helicopter Maintenance & Management Expert WitnessView profile

E-576761

Helicopter Maintenance & Management Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified aviation expert has over 38 years of experience in many facets of aviation including rotor and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance, FAA regulatory, engineering, factory training, pilot and technician instruction, management and aviation business development and ownership. He earned a certificate in airframe and powerplants from the College of San Mateo. This expert has earned...

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

    Fee info

    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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