Principal · Lushin Aviation Consulting LLC
Elliott B. Lushin: Aviation Expert Witness Qualifications
Current Part 121 International Widebody First Officer (A-350) · Former USMC F/A-18 Pilot, T-6 Texan II Instructor & Aircraft Maintenance Officer · Retired Indiana Air National Guard A-10C Pilot & Range Safety Officer. Available to plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide.
Technical Qualifications
Certificates, Military Service & Education
Civil Certificates & Flight Time
- FAA Certificate: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Airplane Multi-Engine Land; prior FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII, 2005, ~100 hours).
- FAA Type Ratings (5): A-350; A-320; B-757/767; DC-9; ERJ-170/190.
- 14 C.F.R. Part 121 Experience: Current International Widebody First Officer (A-350); prior Part 121 scheduled operations in A-320, B-757/767, DC-9 (MD-88), and ERJ-170/190 (ERJ-170/175).
- Flight Hours Summary: ~4,500 Hours Total · ~4,000 Hours Turbine · ~2,900 Hours Part 121 Airline Jet · ~900 Hours Instructor (~800 Military T-6 / ~100 Civil) · ~450 Hours F/A-18A–D · ~150 Hours A-10C.
Military Service, Education & Affiliations
- U.S. Marine Corps (August 2005 – January 2017, Former Active Duty): F/A-18 Pilot, Squadron Flight Officer, Primary Flight Instructor & Student Stage Check Pilot (T-6 Texan II), and Aircraft Maintenance Officer.
- Indiana Air National Guard (January 2017 – February 2025, Retired): A-10C Pilot and Range Safety Officer (RSO).
- Professional Affiliations & Military Award: International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) — Associate Member; Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association (LPBA) — Affiliate Member; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2013).
- Education: Master of Business Administration — University of West Florida; B.S., Professional Aviation Flight Technology — Indiana State University; Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer Course — U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps.
Career Progression
Professional & Military Experience
Summary only. The curriculum vitae (PDF) is the complete and controlling statement of qualifications.
Lushin Aviation Consulting LLC — Principal
May 2026 – Present
- Expert witness and consulting practice available nationwide for case review, written reports, depositions, and trial testimony (plaintiff and defense).
- Retained as an aviation expert witness in Florida Circuit Court litigation (2026–Present), evaluating military fighter and commercial Part 121 pilot qualification pathways, DoD/DoDMERB and FAA aviation medical and training standards, and career-progression feasibility.
Major Legacy Airline — International Widebody First Officer (A-350)
December 2017 – Present
- International Widebody Operations (A-350, 2022–Present): long-haul 14 C.F.R. Part 121 scheduled international ETOPS operations across Asia/Pacific, Europe (including North Atlantic Tracks), and South America.
- Narrowbody & Widebody Fleet Progression (2017–2022): DC-9 (MD-88), B-757/767, and A-320 fleets.
- Participates in Part 121 Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Line Operational Simulation (LOFT / LOE) training and Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) / Safety Management System (SMS) safety reporting.
Indiana Air National Guard — A-10C Pilot & Range Safety Officer (RSO)
January 2017 – February 2025, Retired
- Range Safety Officer (RSO — 113th Air Support Operations Squadron, Jefferson Proving Ground & Camp Atterbury, Aug 2019 – Feb 2025).
- A-10C Fighter Pilot (163rd Fighter Squadron, Jan 2017 – Aug 2019), including day and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) close air support and air-ground JTAC coordination.
Lushin & Associates (Sandler Training) — Organizational Excellence Facilitator
2020–2022
- Facilitated Sandler Training’s Leadership for Organizational Excellence (OE) curriculum for executive leadership teams, focused on SOP formalization and management accountability.
Republic Airways — ERJ-170/190 First Officer
January 2017 – December 2017
- 14 C.F.R. Part 121 regional jet scheduled passenger operations (~75 hours in the ERJ-170/175).
U.S. Marine Corps — F/A-18 Pilot, Primary Flight Instructor & Aircraft Maintenance Officer
August 2005 – January 2017 (Former Active Duty)
- Primary Flight Instructor, Student Stage Check Pilot & Class Advisor (VT-2, NAS Whiting Field — T-6 Texan II, Aug 2013 – Jan 2017): ~800 military instructor hours.
- F/A-18 Operations & Squadron Flight Officer (VMFA-314, Aug 2010 – Aug 2013): F/A-18A–D Hornet operations and F/A-18 Section Leader.
- Powerline (WC 310 & 330) and Airframes (WC 120, 12A–13B & 140) Division Officer (VMFA-314, Aug 2010 – Aug 2013) under the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2).
Practice Areas
- Airline Pilot & Part 121 Operations
- Pilot Error, CRM & Human Factors
- Aircraft Maintenance Programs (NAMP)
- Military Aviation
- FAA Regulations (14 C.F.R.)
- Flight Training & Pilot Qualification
- Attorney FAQ
Directories & Profiles
LinkedIn Profile · LinkedIn Company Page · SEAK Directory (#22141) · LPBA Directory
Direct Attorney & Brokerage Contact
Case Intake & Conflict Checks
Available to plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide for initial conflict checks, case evaluations, Rule 26 expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Please include the jurisdiction, parties involved (for conflict screening), and key case deadlines in your initial inquiry. The current Fee Schedule, Retention Agreement, and Form W-9 are provided immediately upon conflict clearance.
Principal Consultant
Elliott B. Lushin
Firm Entity
Lushin Aviation Consulting LLC
Direct Phone
(812) 240-5483
Location
Columbus, Indiana · Available Nationwide