Douglas Moss (BS Engr, MS Engr, MBA) is a trained and experienced professional pilot and engineer. He conducts research and testifies on aircraft accidents and airport land-use issues such as thermal plumes, birdstrike hazards, and FAR Part 77 obstructions. His aviation experience spans over 30 years as an engineer and pilot, including assignments as a USAF fighter pilot, USAF test pilot, McDonnell Douglas test pilot, airline pilot, and general aviation pilot. His academic education includes both bachelor and master degrees in engineering, with additional advanced degrees in business and law. He has also been a faculty instructor at the USAF Test Pilot School, teaching aircraft certification, flying qualities, performance, systems, and human factors. He currently is an instructor of Human Factors at the University of Southern California.
His analysis of
Aviation Accidents and issues typically involve the following considerations:
- Engineering and scientific basis
- Operational factors
- Human factors
- Aircraft certification compliance (14 CFR Parts 21 and 25)
- FAR statutory compliance (14 CFR Parts 91, 121 and 135)
- Strict products liability
- Aircrew standard of care
Experience Includes:
- Over 10,000 flight hours
- Human Factors faculty instructor
- USAF experimental test pilot
- McDonnell Douglas engineering test pilot
- USAF Test Pilot School instructor
- Airline pilot
- ATP Typed DC-9, MD-80, MD-90, MD-11, A320 and Flight Engineer
- Qualified in Cessna, Piper Cherokee, Seneca and Beachcraft Bonanza
