is an internationally known engineer and author, having written many technical papers on aviation safety. He has over 40 years of experience of commercial aircraft certification, manufacturing, ope...view moreis an internationally known engineer and author, having written many technical papers on aviation safety. He has over 40 years of experience of commercial aircraft certification, manufacturing, operations and maintenance, and is a leading expert in safety management and human error. He has held a pilot license for 30 years. He is presently the Executive Director of the International Federation of Airworthiness, after a distinguished career with the Air Registration Board and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, where he was Chief Surveyor and Head of Operating Standards. He is a Council Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Freeman of the City of London and Freeman of the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators. He is an expert on maintenance practices and human error. He has organized and chaired numerous international industry-wide Conferences and Meetings.view less