About Our Consultant

The Leading Aviation Expert in Litigation and Media

Aviation Expert Consulting is one of the most reputable aviation experts in US. headed by Cpt. Richard J. Levy, we provide consultations for aviation litigation cases as well as for the media and will even provide assistance as expert witnesses for your specific case. With 40-years working with American Airlines, Cpt. Levy held various roles, including FAA-approved pilot check airman and captain of a B-777.

He is an accomplished airline transport pilot with an accumulation of over 4,000 hours in general aviation aircraft, 2,000 hours in military jets and transports, and well over 30,000 hours in Boeing 727, 757/767 and 777 aircraft. He is also FAA-certified and well-versed in FAA rules and regulations, making him one of the most reputable aviation experts in the country today.

Professional Experience

AVIATION EXPERT CONSULTING, LLC 2017–Present

Consults as a technical aviation advisor to the media and entertainment industry and works with attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants in legal disputes involving the following types of issues:

Aircraft performance
Airline flight operations
International operations
Aviation accidents
Aviation instruction & training
Aviation weather and meteorology
Cockpit crew performance
Extended twin engine overwater operations (ETOPS)
Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61, 91, 121, and 135
Flight safety standards
MNPS operations and NAT tracks
North Pacific operations and PATOCS
Polar operations
Special qualification airports

AMERICAN AIRLINES 1977–2018

Captain B-777 (2005–2018)

Regions flown to:

United States
South America
Russia
Europe
China
India
Middle East
Japan
South Korea
Polar Operations
ETOPS
North Atlantic
North Pacific

FAA-Approved Pilot Check Airman – Aircraft & Flight Simulator (1989–2005)

Taught/evaluated AA pilots in B-727/757/767 aircraft and flight simulator:

United States
Vail-Eagle CO airport qualification
Jackson Hole WY airport qualification
Caribbean
Tegucigalpa, Honduras airport qualification
Quito, Ecuador airport qualification
La Paz, Bolivia airport qualification
Latin America
South America
Central Pacific – Hawaiian Islands
Europe
ETOPS
North Atlantic – standardization coordinator

American Airlines – Earlier Roles (1977–1989)

Captain B-757/B-767
Captain B-727
First Officer DC-10
First Officer B-727
Flight Engineer B-727

RIO AIRWAYS (Commuter Airlines) 1975

First Officer, Beech 99

U.S. AIR FORCE 1975–1982

Reserves Part-time Pilot (1976-1982)

Aircraft Commander USAF C-130 transport aircraft

Additional Experience

Motivational speaker, author and life coach, 2012–2017
Internet radio host, “Wealthy Thoughts,” VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, 2013–2016
Aviation Consultant

Languages

Fluent in both English and German

Education & Credentials

Passed FAA private, commercial, and instrument written exams, age 13
Soloed, age 16 (minimum age)
Passed FAA private pilot flight test, age 17 (minimum age)
Passed FAA instrument rating flight test, age 17
Passed FAA commercial pilot flight test, age 18 (minimum age)
Passed Air air transport pilot flight test for single and multi-engine aircraft, age 23 (minimum age)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Transportation, University of Texas, 1974
Officers Training School, Summer 1975
USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, 1975–1976
United States Air Force, 1975–1982
Awarded “Air Training Command” Commander’s Trophy

With an impressive background and even more impressive work ethic, Cpt. Richard J. Levy of Aviation Expert Consulting can definitely assist you with your situation. As one of the leading Aviation experts in the country, we are committed to providing you with the solutions that you need. Whether it’s litigation cases or for media purposes, we are more than willing to lend a helping hand.

Give us a call or send us an email today to set an appointment. You can also head to our contact page and fill out the form provided for you.