Qualifications:
• Over 30,000 hours of incident/accident flights
• 40+ Years of Flight Experience
• Flight Instructor
• Air Transport Pilot
• Ground Instructor
• Flight Engineer
• Type Rated on the Boeing 787, 777, 767, 757, 737, Airbus 319, 320, Learjet
Specialization Focus:
• Air Traffic Control
• Accident Investigation and Analysis
• Airline Operations
• Aircraft Performance
• Air Taxi Operations
• Aviation, Weather & Meteorology
• Command Leadership Resources
• Commercial & Corporate Flight Operations
• Commuter & Regional Airlines
• Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS)
• Flight Instruction
• Over 30,000 hours of incident/accident flights
• 40+ Years of Flight Experience
• Flight Instructor
• Air Transport Pilot
• Ground Instructor
• Flight Engineer
• Type Rated on the Boeing 787, 777, 767, 757, 737, Airbus 319, 320, Learjet
Specialization Focus:
• Air Traffic Control
• Accident Investigation and Analysis
• Airline Operations
• Aircraft Performance
• Air Taxi Operations
• Aviation, Weather & Meteorology
• Command Leadership Resources
• Commercial & Corporate Flight Operations
• Commuter & Regional Airlines
• Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS)
• Flight Instruction
Captain Buch is a nationally recognized professional board certified trained flight instructor, entrepreneur, and expert witness specializing in aviation and consultant, various teaching related litigation. Presently, he is the Founder, Executive, and Aviation Consultant at Buch Aviation Consulting.
Captain Buch is an experienced flight instructor, which includes flight instructing as a senior in college, and Chief Pilot, IFR Operations for LAB Flying. Additionally he has been an LCA (Line Check Airman) for United Airlines transitioning new First Officers and brand new Captains from the training center to the actual aircraft line operations.
Captain Buch provides his unbiased expert opinions, assessments, research, depositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense in aviation and aviation safety related disputes. He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Captain Buch is an invaluable asset to attorneys. His diverse experience as a pilot, flight instructor and expert witness enables him to deliver clear & concise opinions to ensure that complex aviation and technical terminology can be understood by any audience. As a subject matter expert, his aviation expertise also enables him to evaluate the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data & opinions, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Captain Buch is firm in his commitment to fast turnaround times, high-quality detailed reports, research and reviews, which include competent, meaningful context. His findings and opinions expressed are integrated with relevant and supporting documentation, as well as extensively researched, supporting published materials.
Education :
• San Jose State University, BA, Geography, Minor, Aeronautics
Professional Development:
• University of Southern California-Viterbi School of Engineering, Aircraft Accident Investigation
• University of South California-Viterbi School of Engineering, The Legal Aspects of Aviation
• University of South California-Viterbi School of Engineering, The Role of the Technical Witness in Aviation
• Southwestern Law School, Introductory Law Course
Licensure & Certifications:
• Air Transport Pilot (ATP) AMEL
• Commercial Pilot ASMEL
• Flight Engineer Certificate
• Flight Instructor CFII, ASMEL
• Basic Ground Instructor Certification
• Advanced Ground Instructor
• Instructor Ground Instructor
Professional Experience:
• Buch Aviation Consulting, Founder/Executive Consultant (1985-Present)
• United Airlines LA, CAPTAIN B-787 (1985-2018)
• Custom Aviation / Desert Sun Airlines, Captain Learjet/PA-31 (1984-1985)
• Capital Airlines NY, First Officer DC-8 (1983-1984)
• Pacific East Air LA, First Officer DC-8 (1982-1983)
• Flying Tiger Line LA, Second Officer DC-8 (1979-1981)
• Alaska Aeronautical Airlines Alaska, DHC-6 (1978-1979)
• LAB Flying Service Alaska, CAPTAIN PA-28, 31, 32, 34 (1976-1978)
Instructor Experience:
• Flight Instructor CFII ASMEL
• Basic Ground Instructor
• Advanced Ground Instructor
• Instructor Ground Instructor
Captain Buch is an experienced flight instructor, which includes flight instructing as a senior in college, and Chief Pilot, IFR Operations for LAB Flying. Additionally he has been an LCA (Line Check Airman) for United Airlines transitioning new First Officers and brand new Captains from the training center to the actual aircraft line operations.
Captain Buch provides his unbiased expert opinions, assessments, research, depositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense in aviation and aviation safety related disputes. He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Captain Buch is an invaluable asset to attorneys. His diverse experience as a pilot, flight instructor and expert witness enables him to deliver clear & concise opinions to ensure that complex aviation and technical terminology can be understood by any audience. As a subject matter expert, his aviation expertise also enables him to evaluate the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data & opinions, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Captain Buch is firm in his commitment to fast turnaround times, high-quality detailed reports, research and reviews, which include competent, meaningful context. His findings and opinions expressed are integrated with relevant and supporting documentation, as well as extensively researched, supporting published materials.
Education :
• San Jose State University, BA, Geography, Minor, Aeronautics
Professional Development:
• University of Southern California-Viterbi School of Engineering, Aircraft Accident Investigation
• University of South California-Viterbi School of Engineering, The Legal Aspects of Aviation
• University of South California-Viterbi School of Engineering, The Role of the Technical Witness in Aviation
• Southwestern Law School, Introductory Law Course
Licensure & Certifications:
• Air Transport Pilot (ATP) AMEL
• Commercial Pilot ASMEL
• Flight Engineer Certificate
• Flight Instructor CFII, ASMEL
• Basic Ground Instructor Certification
• Advanced Ground Instructor
• Instructor Ground Instructor
Professional Experience:
• Buch Aviation Consulting, Founder/Executive Consultant (1985-Present)
• United Airlines LA, CAPTAIN B-787 (1985-2018)
• Custom Aviation / Desert Sun Airlines, Captain Learjet/PA-31 (1984-1985)
• Capital Airlines NY, First Officer DC-8 (1983-1984)
• Pacific East Air LA, First Officer DC-8 (1982-1983)
• Flying Tiger Line LA, Second Officer DC-8 (1979-1981)
• Alaska Aeronautical Airlines Alaska, DHC-6 (1978-1979)
• LAB Flying Service Alaska, CAPTAIN PA-28, 31, 32, 34 (1976-1978)
Instructor Experience:
• Flight Instructor CFII ASMEL
• Basic Ground Instructor
• Advanced Ground Instructor
• Instructor Ground Instructor
Owned By John Buch
LinkedInhttps://www.buchaviationconsulting.com/
Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-buch-2295701b6/
Phone310-433-1774
Whatsapp Business+1310-433-1774
Emailjohnflybuch@verizon.net
John Buch-CV
Location:Hermosa Beach, CA