MANUFACTURING
As chief counsel for an aircraft manufacturer, I learned the importance
of building close working relationships with the people responsible for
granting manufacturing certifications. I can help you win a type
certificate, a production certificate, parts manufacturing authority, and
other certifications, in a prompt, cost-effective manner.
I have extensive courtroom experience litigating rights under manufacturer
type certificates, and I can help you protect and defend your hard-earned
rights from anyone who would try to unlawfully profit from your expensive
engineering efforts.
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OPERATIONS
My experience as an Airline Transport Pilot and Director of Safety for
an FAA Part 135 airline, as well as my years of aviation operations
experience in the U.S. Navy, has shown me how to get an aircraft operation
in the air quickly, safely, and efficiently. Whether you are planning
local, regional, or international operations, I can develop the programs
and procedures you will need to safely fly on-time and on-budget.
If you are interested in Department of Defense contracts, I can help you
win them. I have experience in U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command
certification, as well as in DOD aviation contracts.
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MAINTENANCE
As the Airframes Branch Officer for the largest squadron in the U.S.
Navy, I made certain that my aircraft were properly maintained and my
mechanics were properly trained. That commitment has carried over to
my duties as Director of Aviation Safety for a Part 135 airline, where I
work closely with maintenance personnel to ensure a safe and reliable
flight every time.
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START-UPS/ACQUISITIONS/MERGERS
Starting an airline isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be
complicated. I can guide you through the process and take you from a
business plan to active flight operations in the shortest time possible.
If acquiring an existing operation is your goal, I can get you
there. My years of experience representing corporations allows me to
represent you with the skills of a lawyer and the insights of a pilot.
Perhaps you’re seeking a merger with an associate who can add value to
your current operations. I can help you find the right partner, and I
can structure an agreement that will help everyone achieve their goals.
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COMPLIANCE
Your manuals and records must be maintained just as diligently as your
aircraft. Failure to comply with the multitude of laws, regulations,
rules, orders, and policies that regulate the aviation industry can ground
your aircraft just as quickly as a maintenance problem. I can
audit your paperwork, identify deficiencies, make suggestions for
improvements, and even work directly with your regulatory representative to
make sure your paperwork is right. Whether FAA, EASA, National
Agency, USAF Air Mobility Command, or any other government agency, I have
the experience to keep you flying.
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REINSTATEMENT
Have you lost a certification or approval in one or more jurisdictions
and you need to get it back NOW? I can work with you and your
regulatory representative to get you back in the air with a minimum of
delay.
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FUNDING
The following are some of the funding services I can provide:
• Preparation of financing plans
• Identification of sources of financing
• Preparation of presentations to banks and other sources of financing
• Negotiating with banks and other sources of financing
Whether it is capital improvements or additional aircraft, I can
develop creative financing solutions to meet your needs.
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