Aviation: Manned & UAS Expert Witness

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Jacob J. Miller is a Combat Veteran and seasoned aviation executive with expertise in aircraft maintenance and sustainment, heavy jet, rotary wing, UAS operations, digital transformation, program management, and operational leadership across defense, logistics, and high-growth technology environments. He recently served as Senior Staff Technical Product Development Manager at a Group 3 and 5 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) manufacturer, where he led Line and Depot Maintenance, Sustainment, Logistics, Product Delivery, Experimental Flight Test, Production Flight Test, Demonstration Flight Teams, Fleet Asset Management, and Shipping for a multi-billion dollar defense technology company. Previously, as a Senior Leader in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering at a major cargo airline he directed global and regional operations consisting of a fleet size of 270 Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft, across a worldwide network of over 210 airports with both union represented and non-union leaders and staff. His military career as a 15T UH-60 Blackhawk Repairer and Soldier in the United States Army included depot and line aircraft maintenance leadership. Jacob is comfortable discussing highly technical matters in high-stakes environments. He is a competent technical writer and speaker capable of translating complex subjects into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences and is available for consultation, deposition, and trial testimony nationwide. Education: MS, Aeronautics & BS, Aviation Maintenance - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Certifications: Airframe & Powerplant & Aviation Maintenance Technology, North Central Institute | Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) | Aircraft Recovery Areas of Expertise: Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Aircraft Recovery, MRO Software, Aircraft Documentation Storage/ Retention, UAS, Group 3 UAS, Group 5 UAS, Airports, Airport Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Program Management, Proposals and Protests, Aircraft Modification, DoD, Aircraft Mission Systems, Product Development, FAA Certification, Airplanes, Helicopters, Regulatory Compliance, Pricing, Cost Analysis, Business Development, Sales Processes, Executive Management, Airspace, Risk Management, Source Selection, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Reliability, Digital Transformation, Labor Negotiations, Union Workforce, Labor Relations, Logbook Procedures, and System Safety