Airplane Accidents - Air Crashes Consultants: 5

Larry Grandy has over 46 years of progressive experience and knowledge in Aviation Operations, holding numerous civilian and military ratings and designations. He served for decades as a Career Officer and Squadron Commander in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Grandy is currently serving as a Flight Instructor and Pilot in Command for a large Aeromedical Helicopter Company. His background includes previous service as an FAA Check Airman. 

Litigation Support - Mr. Grandy's has over 20 years of experience providing Aircraft Accident Investigation and Aviation Operations Research and Analysis, including military and civilian Mishaps. He provides expert witness testimony and consulting to defense and plaintiff attorneys. Excellent attorney references.

Areas of Expertise :Aviation Safety Consulting, Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors, Pilot & Aircrew Actions, FAA,  NTSB.

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

Helen Zienkievicz has the unique experience of longevity and active engagement in two fields of expertise, Aviation Safety and Nursing. Ms. Zienkievicz has held, and continues to hold, a multitude of positions in both of these industries. She currently offers consulting services in Aviation Safety Training and Practices related to Flight Attendants and Customer Service Agents.

During her 29 year career with United Airlines, Ms. Zienkievicz has held a number of positions including Manager of Health, Safety & Security for the flight attendant division, Senior In-Flight Safety Investigator, Emergency Procedures Instructor for flight attendants and pilots, Station Manager, flight attendant and customer service supervisor and occupational nurse practitioner at a large hub station.

Career Highlights:

• Chairperson to the first major US carrier Aviation Safety Action Program for flight attendants
• Co-developing a corporate cross-divisional Passenger Incident Review Committee to review events involving passenger misconduct directed at ground, cabin or flight crew members
• Onboard Service Project Lead for United’s Aero-medical reconfiguration
• Member of the Air Transport Association Cabin Operations Committee

Ms. Zienkievicz holds a Masters Degree in Nursing Education and Research and is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. Her areas of nursing experience include Cardiac and Neurosurgical Critical Care, Occupational Health, Nursing Education and Hospice Care. She is qualified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and belongs to a multitude of nursing-related organizations.

Ms. Zienkievicz has been engaged to speak at FAA Safety Conferences, World Airline Training Symposium (WATS), Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) Annual Safety Conference, Air Transport Association Cabin Ops Committee, US Marshal's JPATs Training and other forums.

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Evidence Solutions, Inc., (ESI) is a premier forensics company founded in 1982. The goal at ESI is to help clients obtain, understand, and utilize all the Data and Information available to them.  

ESI can analyze cell phones, computers, hard drives, EDRs, reconstruct accidents, provide trucking standard of care consulting, recover digital data, and provide consulting services in their many areas of expertise. Their team of experts can help you understand what needs to be done, what should have been done, and what to do next.

Consulting Services:

Digital Forensics Auto & Truck Accidents Cell Phone Forensics Accident Reconstruction Black Box Forensics Sports Injury Police Standards and Policies CMV Standards Greek Fraternity Issues

Product Failure Analysis Medical Record Recovery and Analysis Data Recovery Real Estate Transactions Financial Services General Aviation Military Aviation Trucking Brokerage Triangulation / GPS

Featured ESI Expert:

Scott Greene - Technology Forensics Acquisition - Digital Evidence Preservation, Analysis, and Presentation Consultant and Expert Witness

For over 35 years, Scott Greene has been helping owners, CEO’s, managers and IT departments understand data. Mr. Greene Collects, Analyzes and Explains Complex Electronic Evidence in Plain English.

Mr. Greene was the founder of Great Scott Enterprises, Inc, which provided superior computer consulting services. The array of services included: custom programming, database design optimization, administration of databases, evaluation of existing systems to ensure optimal efficiency, profitability analysis, as well as design and implementation of knowledge base systems. 

Today, Scott is an Affiliated Professional Member of the American Bar Association and works with Law Firms, Businesses, and Private Individuals. His extensive and diverse experience allows him to be an expert in many facets of computer and digital technology. He is a sought-after speaker and educator and travels throughout the country presenting to local, regional, national and International organizations.

Areas of Expertise: 

Accounting and Medical Billing System Forensics Accounting Systems Forensics Black Box, ECM, ECU, EDR, DDEC, Download & Analysis Black Box / Event Data Recorder / EDR, Forensics Cell Phone Carrier Forensics Cell Phone Forensics & Mobile Device Forensics Computer Forensics Data Fabrication Forensics Digital Camera Forensics / Digital Photo Forensics

Digital Copier Forensics Digital Photo Forensics Document & Spreadsheet Forensics Electronic Device Forensics Electronic Medical Record (EMR) / Electronic Health Record (EHR) Forensics Email System Forensics Evidence Solutions Expert Services File Date Forensics Printer & Fax Machine Forensics

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Kit Darby was the president of AIR, Inc., the largest Career Information Resource company for pilots for 25 years. Mr. Darby Provides Answers and Statistical Data, but also Guidance through the Constantly Changing Aviation Industry. He works with Military, General Aviation, Corporate, and Commuter Pilots transitioning to the larger airlines. Mr. Darby provides complete, timely, and accurate career information to help pilots make informed decisions throughout their job search and to assist them in their career development as an airline pilot. Retired United Airlines captain, airline and military instructor pilot.

AIR-Experts Services Provided:

Pilot Career Earnings and Employability Models

Depositions and Trials

Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Case Preparation and Analysis

Pilot Forecasting:

Pilot Hiring and Equipment forecast

Economic Forecast

Pilot Supply and Demand

Pilot Hiring Trends

Pilot hiring requirements

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