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Airports - Airport Operations
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Douglas M. Moss, BS, MS, MBA
President
3858 Carson St, STE 120
Torrance CA 90503
USA
phone: (310) 503-4350
Douglas Moss (BS Engr, MS Engr, MBA) is a trained and experienced professional pilot and engineer. He provides research and investigations of aircraft accidents to determine the causal factors. His professional experience spans over 30 years in aviation as an engineer and professional pilot, including assignments as a USAF fighter pilot, USAF experimental test pilot, McDonnell Douglas engineering 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 adjunct professor 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
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R.P. Pete Burgess
Owner
12533 Avondale Ridge Drive
Fort Worth TX 76179
USA
phone: (817) 236-3144
fax: (817) 236-3563
R.P. Pete
Richard "Pete" Burgess provides service as an Aviaton Consultant for air traffic services, procedures, pilot experience and aircraft accident investigations. Mr. Burgess has been the Owner of Burgess Aviation Consultants since 1994 and specializes in the analysis of FAA Air Traffic Control service and the application of procedures in the following areas:
  • Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC's)
  • Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCT's)
  • Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON's)
  • Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS's)
  • Flight Path Reconstruction and Graphic Preparation of Accident/Incident Aircraft
  • Detailed Transcript Preparation of Air Traffic Recordings

    As President of BGS Aviation, Inc., aircraft rental and flight instruction, Mr. Burgess is an Instrument-Rated Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor for Multi/Single Engine airplane. He has over 2900 hours of flight time.

    EXPERIENCE
  • 1972 to 1994 Air Traffic Control Supervisory and Management - FAA
  • Managed and supervised the National evaluations of over 160 FAA air traffic ARTCC's, ATCT's, TRACON's and AFSS's facilities in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
  • Qualified on all positions of operation and actively controlled traffic as supervisor and manager at El Paso and Little Rock ATC Tower and radar approach control facilities
  • Served as consultant and expert witness in trials involving aircraft accidents and enforcement actions in St. Louis, Kansas City and Little Rock
  • Investigated the application and effectiveness of air traffic control procedures at Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Kansas City Airports, as a result of major accidents at those airports
  • 1957 to 1972 Air Traffic Controller - FAA & U.S. Navy
  • Air Traffic Terminal Controller at NAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, FL and NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the U.S. Navy, and Santa Fe, NM in the FAA
  • Flight Service Specialist in El Paso, TX. Santa Fe, NM and Lubbock, TX
  • Air Traffic Tower and Radar Approach Controller in Lubbock, TX and San Antonio, TX
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    Robert L. Ditchey
    13600 Marina Pointe Drive
    Unit 415
    Marina Del Rey CA 90292
    USA
    phone: (310) 448-8885
    fax: (310) 448-8886
    Robert L.
    Robert L. Ditchey specializes in Aviation and Airline Maintenance. As a consultant for major airlines, financial institutions and aerospace manufacturers, Mr. Ditchey's Areas of Expertise include the following:
  • Airline Accident Investigation
  • Airline Insurance
  • Airline Maintenance & Operations
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Aircraft Design, Performance and Analysis
  • Aircraft Purchase and Lease Agreements
  • Maintenance Records and Procedures
  • Airline contracts
  • Airline pilot, Mechanic and Aircrew Training
  • Expert Witness

    Education:
  • AE (Aeronautical Engineer), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1973
  • MS (Aeronautical Engineering), Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 1969
  • BS, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 1962

    Honors & Awards: Awarded Society of Sigma Xi for excellence in Engineering Research.

    Civil Case Experience: Airline accident litigation and civil case involving pilot actions in aircraft hull loss.
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    Ray G. Helmer, P.E.
    Principal
    9314 Bankside Drive
    Houston TX 77031-1713
    USA
    phone: (713) 777-7611
    fax: (713) 774-6881
    Ray G.
    Ray Helmer is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Ohio. He is available to perform Expert Witness Services in all 50 states.

    At present, Mr. Helmer enjoys working in depth on Water & Wastewater cases such as: water supplies, toxic contamination, industrial pollution, water intrusion, and flooding.

    Areas of Expertise:
  • Civil, Structural and Forensic engineering
  • Highway engineering, roadways, sight distance
  • Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
  • Highway / Street lighting
  • Traffic engineering, signals, signs, striping
  • Traffic noise studies
  • Accidents – automobile, train, motorcycle, pedestrian
  • Traffic accident testimony involving city / County / State DOTS
  • Hydraulics, hydrology, drainage, flooding
  • Sanitary engineering, sewers, overflows
  • Water treatment, distribution, pumping
  • Water disinfection byproducts (DBPs)
  • Wastewater treatment plants, lift stations
  • Soil expansion, contraction, settlement
  • Foundation failure, structural damage
  • Plumbing, leaks, water intrusion
  • Airports, FAA standards, runways, taxi ways, ramps
  • Bridges, buildings, corrosion, concrete cracking
  • Construction defects, fraud, accidents, delays, estimates
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    Robert Gardner
    590 W. Main St., Suite 101
    Santa Paula CA 93060
    USA
    phone: (805) 659-4294
    Robert
    *Serving California, Arizona and Nevada Exclusively

    Arizona Office:
    6619 N. Scottsdale Road
    Scottsdale, AZ 85250
    T: (480) 347-0211
    Nevada Office:
    2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102
    Las Vegas, NV 89128
    T: (702) 733-8711


    Providing Expert Assistance in Case Evaluation, Investigation, Preparation and Testimony for matters involving:
  • Guard / Bouncer / Investigator Conduct
  • Use of Force
  • Detention & Arrest
  • Premises Security Issues
  • Security Adequacy Assessment
  • Crime Prevention Theory
  • Building & Site Security Design
  • Workplace Violence Issues
  • Unlicensed Security Activity
  • State & Local Regulatory Compliance


  • Robert A. Gardner, CPP is a "Board Certified" Security Management Professional with multi-state security consultant, private patrol and private investigator "Qualified Manager" licenses. His background includes more than 40 years of training and "hands on" experience in evaluating, developing, and managing security and crime prevention programs. For 25 of those years he served as both a private sector security professional and a public sector Peace Officer.

    He has been retained on more than 165 occasions and has qualified and testified as a security expert in United States District Court and in various California, Nevada, and South Dakota State Courts.

    Areas of Expertise:
    • Conduct, Operational Policies, Standards & Procedures, Licensing Requirements and Unlicensed Practices involving Private Patrol Companies, Private Investigators, Security Consultants, Contract and In-House Security Officers, Retail Loss Prevention Agents, Bouncers, Bodyguards, Security Expert Witnesses and other security related personnel.
    • Premises Security Adequacy & Negligence, Building & Site Design for Security, Security and Crime Prevention Standards and Practices in Apartments, Hotels, Bars, Nightclubs, Casinos, Retail Stores& Centers, Office Buildings, Parking and Special Use Facilities.
    • Small Airport and General Aviation Security, Theft and Vandalism of Aircraft and Avionics, Protection of Airport Property, Employees, Tenants and Guests.
    6/8/2011 · Security
    The Home Security Test
    No home can be totally immune to the threat of crime. But, prior planning and common sense precautions can significantly reduce the risk.

    3/22/2011 · Security
    Crime Free By Design
    Crime will kill a business district. Fortunately there is a planning tool that can both prevent crime and increase the perception of safety.

    2/23/2011 · Security
    SECURITY: By Design And Decree
    Establishing liability in crime victimization cases can be a challenge. Often the issues involved center on questions of "duty to protect" and "adequacy of security measures."

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    Jerry Wyatt
    Post Office Box #3446
    Houston TX 77253-3446
    USA
    phone: (281) 361-9826 or (713) 444-0893 (cell)
    Jerry
    Jerry O. Wyatt, a licensed Security Consultant by the State of Texas, is the President and Owner of Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC). Mr. Wyatt's professional experience includes over 25 years of government service with the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and 6 years as a Security Management Consultant for corporate and government clients.

    Mr. Wyatt's areas of expertise are: Arena/Concerts/Special Events; Aviation Security; Casino Security; Hospital Security; Hotel/Motel Security; Resort Security; Safety & Security; Security/Premise Liability; Security Consultation; Security Practices & Procedures; School Security.

    Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC) is a Risk and Crisis Management consulting company that provides world class business-centric solutions to operations and security risks posed by domestic and international acts of violence. WSC also provides proactive guidance and solutions for disruptions to operations caused by natural disasters. WSC offers consulting services that are proactive, cost efficient and have a "business-centric focus". WSC specializes in helping businesses develop and maintain work environments wherein employee and asset security contributes to maximizing growth and reducing risks.

    WSC Services Include:
  • Risk and Crisis Management
  • Security Vulnerability and Threat Assessment
  • Special Event Planning and Coordination
  • Forensic Consulting - Expert Witness
  • Business Continuity & Strategic Planning
  • Security Program Management
  • Asset and Employee Protection
  • Evaluation of Integrated Security Programs, Policies and Procedures
  • Evaluation of Staffing and Training Programs
  • Due Diligence Investigation
  • Media and Government Relations