John R Bell II Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: JB Aviation LLC
  • Phone: (316) 688-0050
  • Cell: (316) 737-1490
  • Fax: (316) 688-0052
  • Website: www.jbaviation.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Aviation & Aerospace

Keywords/Search Terms:

Cessna Citation, Textron Aviation, Sovereign, Latitude, XLS, FAA, FAA Regulations, VFR, IFR, General Aviation, PIC, SIC, TCAS, TAWS, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Jeppesen, Mustang, Encore, Ultra, Bravo, Citation II, Citation 650, Citation 500, FAR's, AIM, Aircraft Accident, FAA Violation, FAA Med

Education:

High School, Oceanside High School

Years in Practice:

TEN

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

Zero

Additional Information

JB Aviation, LLC was founded in 1998. My background experience includes 40 years in General and Corporate Aviation, logging over 17,000 plus accident free flight hours. Hold an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate along with an CFI Gold Seal (Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane-Instrument & Multi-engine). Background also includes Air Taxi Operations – FAR Part 135, Flight Training FAR Part 141 Flight Schools and FAR Part 142 Training Centers. Also include services – Aviation Department Development, Short-Term Aircraft Management, Aircraft Evaluations and Deliveries, Aircraft Systems and Crew Training, Ferry Flight Services and SOE/IOE training requirements. Since 1998, we’ve specialized in professionally guiding and accommodating domestic and international Cessna Citation owners and operators. With over 40 years of experience in worldwide corporate aviation including destinations with several North Atlantic and Pacific ferry crossings. Supported operations in Aruba, Jamaica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and Germany. Currently hold five Cessna Citation type rating with over 8,000 flight hours in turbofan jets aircraft. We have maintained a full-service flight training agreement with FlightSafety International since 1998. Our aim is to support the client with the highest level of excellence and professionalism in our industry. We believe that “We only succeed when we exceed your expectations.” If we can assist you now or in the future, please give us a call (316) 688-0050 and www.jbaviation.com. We are WORKERS COMP Compliant. Have supported Cessna Aircraft and Honeywell Aerospace NBAA member and serve on the NBAA Citation 500, 600 and 700 Series Technical Committee Member of Cessna’s Industry Steering Committee MSG-3 and FAA Accident Safety Counselor Areas of Expertise: CFR Title 14 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) Aircraft Aerodynamics Aircraft Systems Advanced Avionics Systems including Glass Cockpits, GPS, FMS, TAWS, TCAS Systems Aviation Weather and Cold-weather Operations CRM (Cockpit Resource Management) and Crew Decision-making Flight Instruction – Fixed-wing International Operations and Procedures IOE/SOE (Initial Operation Experience/Supervised Operation Experience) High Altitude airport operations FAA Programs: FAASTeam Representative (Formerly FAA Accident Prevention Counselor) since 1984 Safety Awards: NBAA Corporate Business Flying Safety Award – JB Aviation, LLC (18 Years) NBAA Pilot Safety Award – 16,000 Hours Arkansas Aviation Safety Counselor Award – 1997 FAA Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year Award (Southwest Region) – 1997 FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program Phase XI Professional Affiliations: Air Force Association National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Wichita Aero Club