Offers over 41 years of worldwide aviation experience. This level of expertise includes over 25,000 flight hours in over 70 models of aircraft ranging from general aviation to high performance military and air carrier. Operational expertise includes more than 33 years experience as a flight instructor in the aforementioned aircraft types. In addition to flight experience, JAC offers 26 years of aviation accident reconstruction and analysis to include: general aviation, commercial (air carrier) and military mishaps. Further, JAC possesses over 27 years of aviation safety and standardization development. With this diverse and exclusive background, JAC provides Aircraft Accident Analysis/Technical Support and Expert Witness testimony to meet your litigation needs.
"J" Joseph is a retired airline pilot and retired United States Marine Corps Colonel. Currently, he is the Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations for the Texas Department of Transportation. He is an active member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. Colonel Joseph is a highly decorated Naval Aviatior. His distinguished career in the Marine Corps includes a tour with the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron (The Blue Angels). While assigned to the team, he was the Senior KC-130 Demonstration Pilot and Squadron Safety Officer. In this capacity, he had constant exposure to the national media.
Because of his experience, JAC can provide an exclusive Aviation Accident Analysis text ™ which refines, substantiates, or frequently refutes prior findings. This concise methodological approach to accident analysis has proven time and again to be a formidable litigation tool. In this case-tailored document, the following areas are typically analyzed:
-History of flight
-Aircraft performance
-Pilot performance (Human factors)
-Causal factors
-Probable cause
With this diverse and uniquely qualified background, JAC is your firms Aviation Expert.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Designated Naval Aviator, United States Marine Corps Colonel, Airline Pilot, M.S. Public Administration-Troy State University, B.S. Aeronautical Studies-Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Designated Naval Aviation Safety Officer-United States Naval Post-Graduate School, Airline Transport Pilot (Airbus-319/320/321, Fokker F-100, Lockheed L-382), Certified Flight Instuctor/Multi-Engine Land.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Airline Pilots Association, International Society of Air Safety Investigators, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, Blue Angels Alumni Association, AOPA, United States Naval Academy Blue/Gold Officers Association, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alumni Association.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Instuctor Pilot, USAirways Airbus 319/320/321, Senior Instructor/Evaluator KC-130 Pilot 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Senior KC-130 Weapons and Tactics Instructor USMC, Flight Instructor-Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 40.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Aviation Expert Witness, Piloting Expert, Aviation Accident Reconstruction, Risk Management.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 50%.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 50%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 15 Times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: September, 2007.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 7 Times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Once.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximatley 16 Years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert Witness Testimony, Consultation, Aircraft Accident Analysis.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 250.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel, Administrative.
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