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ALBERT and ASSOCIATES, INC. (AaAI) a professional aviation consulting corporation was formed on May 10, 1994. The corporation is committed to promoting safety and operational quality in the aviation industry. With over 31 years of experience when formed, AaAI can provide operational, safety, training and regulatory consultations with proven performance. Experienced in contract bid proposals, evaluating proposals, safety surveys, aircraft evaluations, aircraft acceptance, litigation and negotiating contracts AaAI can provide you with a complete management package.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS
We have dedicated 40 years to the positive advancement of safety in the aviation industry. Many of today's safety standards and operational capabilities are a recognition of our contributions in time and expertise to the industry. These accomplishments have been a result of our interest and involvement in bettering the industry through conservative, yet forward thinking.
Our ability to evaluate aviation activities and work with the private and public sectors has allowed us the opportunity to influence positive changes in safety and operational practices. Our experience in managing large fleets including airplanes and helicopters qualifies us to evaluate aircraft, aircraft systems, safety programs, training and operations departments and management techniques. The technical skills we possess have been sought after in accident investigation and litigation activities.
During Vernon Albert's tenure as Vice President, Chief Pilot and Director of Training with PHI, he was instrumental in standardizing training, developing Cockpit Resource Management Training and Pilot Decision Making Training. This step set the standard for the helicopter industry in 1985 and reduced an accident rate from 5.6, in 1980, to 0 accidents per one hundred thousand flight hours from Oct. 1993 till Oct. 1996. These are verifiable facts, accomplished with a fleet which averaged over 230,000 hours and 1.57 million departures per year. This was accomplished through selecting the right people and aircraft match for the jobs to be performed.
AaAI’s goals are to continue to promote change and safety in the aviation
industry, as well as work to establish an infrastructure which will allow
the full utilization of the unique characteristics of aircraft in the intermodal
transportation system.
Our sincere desire is to continue to function as leaders in the aviation industry and be able to continue our dedication to those in it. That is why I feel that we at ALBERT and ASSOCIATES, INC. (AaAI) are the professionals who can meet your consulting needs.
As President of ALBERT and ASSOCIATES, INC. (AaAI), Vernon Albert brings the following experience and accomplishments to the corporation.
EDUCATION
• Douglas MacArthur High School, San
Antonio, TX. 1960
• Attended San Antonio College, Business Administration. 1960 - 1962
• US. Army Flight School. 1963 - 1964
• Leadership Management, Inc. Effective Supervisory Management Course.
• Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business Executive
Continuing Education Program on Management (1994).
• International Safety Institute-(Human Error Accident Reduction Training).
• University of Southern California (USC) accident investigation and
safety course.
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
• Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. for 27
½ years, to include 10 years as vice-president. Top level manager for
19 years. Overseeing up to 987 pilots and 427 aircraft.(airplanes and helicopters)
1967 - 1994
• President, ALBERT and ASSOCIATES, INC. 1994 – Present
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
• Charter member of the Helicopter
Safety Advisory Conference.
• Authored internationally published articles.
• Elected to six years (2 terms) on the Helicopter Association International
Board of Directors. (1985 to 1991), Chairman 1989, Vice-Chairman 1988
• Treasurer 1987
• Charter member of National Specialists Heliprops.
• Represented the Helicopter industry on SAE Cockpit Environmental Studies
Group.
• Industry Observer to the Helicopter Operations Sub Group for the Joint
Air Regulations in Europe. 1991-1994
• Participated in the 1987, 1989, and 1993 Transportation Research Board,
1995 Became full member of the TRB on Rotory wing issues.
• HAI IFR committee. Chairman 1982-1988
• Member Eurocopter Commercial Helicopter Advisory Team.
• Member McDonnell Douglas MD900 (Explorer) Blue Team.
• Helicopter Industry Representative to the 1988 RTCA Conference.
• Member 1989 FAA System Safety Review Panel on Enforcement.
• Reincorporated HAI from California to Delaware.
• International Operating Regulations Committee, Chairman (1987 to 1995).
• Industry representative to the Interagency Committee for Aviation
Policy (1989).
• Member Civil Operations Technology and Requirements Committee.
• Participant in the Extremely Low Visibility IFR Rotorcraft Conference
1993.
• Presenter at the 19th International Rotorcraft Forum (Burkeburg Germany).
• Narrator, 1993 Gulf coast Intermodal Transportation Planning Conference.
• Invited participant to the FAA/HAI/AHS/TRB 1993 CEO Workshop.
• Part of the team to establish Shorthaul Low Altitude Transportation
System for the 1996 Centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, GA,
• Selected by Tour Operators Program of Safety to be their outside safety
auditor.
• Selected to sit on Expert Witness Panel during the American Bar Association,
Second Annual Seminar on Aviation Litigation, Held in New York on June 28,
1996.
• Selected as one to the original five Flight Safety Foundation Q-Star
auditors.
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
• Total Flight Time 8650 Hours
Helicopter Hours 7980 Hours
Fixed Wing Hours 670 Hours
Instructor 2400 Hours
• Hold ATP in airplanes and helicopters.
• CFI & CFII in airplanes and helicopters.
• Designated FAA Accident Prevention Counselor 1984 to 1995.
MILITARY BACKGROUND
• Basic Training and Flight School
1963-1964.
• Flight Instructor, Ft. Rucker AL. 1965-1967.
Combat Flight Hours 1100
• Decorations include- Distinguished Flying Cross, numerous Air Medals
and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with “V” Cluster
.
INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 1995 Lawrence D. Bell Memorial Award.
"For Outstanding Service to the Industry"
• Flew NASA Microwave Landing System as a subject pilot.
• Holder of three Helicopter World Speed Records, established in 1985
and 1989.
• Served on the SA332 and BH214ST Flight Operations Evaluation Boards.
• Speaker at numerous conventions and meetings discussing safety, performance
standards, and development of aircraft and systems.
• Was the key industry person in establishing the U.S. Gulf coast and
California coast offshore IFR routes as they existed from 1975 to 1998.
• FAA Flight Standards, Friend of the FAA Award. 1994.
• FAA Spirit of Safety Award, 1994.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
• Helicopter Safety
Advisory Conference. (HSAC)
• Helicopter Association International. (HAI)
• American Helicopter Society. (AHS)
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. (AOPA)
• National Aeronautic Association. (NAA)
• American Society of Safety Engineers. (ASSE) 1994 to 1999
• Gulf Coast Safety & Training Group. (GCSTG)
• Tour Operators Program of Safety. (TOPS)
ARTICLES WRITTEN:
HELICOPTER IFR: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, Vertiflight magazine - Sep/Oct 1981
THE EMS FRONTIER, Vertiflight magazine - Jan/Feb 1987
HAI AND EHA HARMONIZE WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ON RECOMMENDED DEFINATIONS, Rotor magazine spring 1994
USE OF EXPERT WITNESSES, American
Bar Association - Section on aviation litigation New York City June 1996