Aviation Maintenance (General) Expert Witnesses: 4

Floyd McConnell, PE, is a business leader and expert witness with Manufacturing Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. With more than 40 years in the US and international aerospace manufacturing industry, Mr. McConnell leads a network of consultants that provide security, strategy, marketing, proposal, expert witness, and management services.

Mr. McConnell successfully managed the responsibility for overall financial performance and operations including the customer relationship and supply chain of diverse businesses within the Aerospace and Defense industry. His portfolio included commercial and military customers in Asia, Europe, the Mid-East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the United States. He has set up supply chains and managed manufacturing and production lines for businesses in Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and multiple locations within the United States.  

Litigation Support: Mr. McConnell reviews cases involving technical or managerial decisions in the aerospace industry and their impact including engineering, management, quality, and program performance, schedules, and corporate decisions. He's been retained on 11 cases; 40% with AmLaw 100 and 20% with AmLaw 200 firms. Cases involve the largest firms in the industry.

Areas of Expertise:

• Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane Multiengine Land
• Type Ratings: CE500, CE525S, CE560XL, CE650 and CE680 Sovereign
• Commercial Privileges - Airplane Single Engine Land & Sea
• Flight Instructor (Gold Seal) - Airplane Single and Multiengine Instrument Airplane
• Flight Times - (Updated: December 31, 2015) Total: 16,128 PIC: 15,372- Turbojet: 7,372- Turboprop: 4,465- Multiengine: 13,382- Piston: 2,563

• CFR Title 14 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)
• Cessna Citation Aircraft
• Advanced Avionics Systems including Glass Cockpits, GPS, FMS, TAWS, TCAS Systems
• Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Systems
• Airspace – Domestic and International (MNPS, RVSM, RNP, PRNAV, BRNAV)
• Aviation Weather Decision-making
• Cold Weather Operations
• CRM (Cockpit Resource Management) and Crew Decision-making
• Flight Instruction – Fixed-wing
• International Flight Operations and Procedures
• IOE / SOE (Initial Operation Experience/Supervised Operation Experience)
• Pilot Decision-making
• Windshear Operations in the Cockpit

Keith M. Cianfrani, MAS, CRSP, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, the founder and owner, has over 30 years of aviation experience. He is a master army aviator, aviation safety officer, commercial pilot, instructor pilot, and was an accident investigator for the U.S. Army Safety Center.

Background - Mr. Cianfrani is rated in both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. As a safety officer, he has managed safety programs in organizations with over 100 aircraft stationed throughout 5 states. Mr. Cianfrani is currently an instructor for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Kansas State University. He is also presently attending Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) as a PhD Student in Aviation Science.

Mr. Cianfrani is a certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and has also worked in the civilian, commercial aviation industry. He has been flying for companies such as Petroleum Helicopters, Damin Aviation, Keystone Helicopters, Island Helicopters, and Chopper 6 and Chopper 3 in Philadelphia. He also has experience in the flight for life, aero medical evacuation industry.

Litigation Support - Keith Cianfrani specializes in Human Factors and Material Failure in Aviation Accident Investigations. He serves as an aviation safety consultant for the Federal Aviation Administration and FIT. An IS-BAO Certified Safety Auditor, he provides safety evaluations in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations. His services are available nationally and internationally and include written reports, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

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Quentin Brasie, Chairman and CEO, has over 33 years of experience in the Aviation Industry. A Federally licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, he is familiar with a wide variety of aviation assets including aircrafts, engines, spare parts, and flight simulators.

Background - Mr. Brasie began his career with the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge from the armed forces, Mr. Brasie served as a line mechanic for New York Air and American Airlines. His expertise in the industry led to management positions with Discovery Airways, and Avitas, Inc. He was a founding partner of Aviation Solutions, Inc., based in Manassas, Virginia, and held numerous executive positions, including vice president. 

In July of 2000, Mr. Brasie founded ACI Aviation Consulting where he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the corporation. Mr. Brasie is the Editor-In-Chief and owner of The Airliner Price Guide publication. Established in 1985, the publication provides current market values for commercial aircraft and engines for a wide industry subscriber base. He has also conducted industry presentations, published articles in numerous trade publications, and completed numerous manufacturer and airline courses.

Litigation Support - Mr. Brasie provides expert witness services on behalf of ACI to various law firms and state governments dealing with global aviation issues. He has been qualified in a Federal District Court as an expert in the Valuation of Aircraft and Aircraft Components, and in the Maintenance Programs for Aircraft and Aircraft Components. Mr. Brasie has conducted industry presentations, published articles in numerous trade publications, completed numerous manufacturer and airline courses, and holds an FAA A&P license. Mr. Brasie's expertise is available to counsel representing both Plaintiff and Defendant. His client list includes Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Nolan & Heller, LLP., Ravitz and Pallas, P.C., Andrews & Kurth, KMZ Rosenman, Skadden, Arps, Meagher, Flom, LLP., John Kalled Law Firm, Emmet Marvin & Martin, Squire Sanders and Hoskin, Farina, and Aldrich & Kampf to name a few.

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