FRANK RICHARD GRAHAM, JR.
BA, MS, JD, CCC-SLP, ATP, CFII-ME
(704) 530-0799
Email: aerovox@bellsouth.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: AVIATION SAFETY & LAW- Extensive expertise
and experience in airline operations, flight safety, accident investigation/prevention,
CVR transcription and Analysis, FDR animation, human (communication) factors,
and related legal issues.
AeroVox Forensic Investigations & Research, Inc., Charlotte, NC, 1995-Present.
President of accident investigation and safety consulting firm providing independent
accident analysis and regulatory compliance services to aviation law firms and aircraft
operators. Acted as expert consultant and/or litigation support specialist in major crash cases.
Extensive discovery experience. Wrote briefs, memos, requests for production, analyzed
evidence in prep for trial. Investigations included numerous 121 accidents.
Nationally known expert witness in aircraft accident investigation with specialty
in CVR analysis, transcription, forensic audio, and video animation/photo/graphics.
Appeared as expert analyst on broadcast television and interviewed in print media.
Instructor in aviation law and additional courses at Embry-Riddle Aero. Univ. ('08-'09)
CCAIR (d/b/a US Airways Express), Charlotte, NC, 2000-2002.
Director of Safety & Regulatory Compliance supervising all aspects of operational safety,
including flight, cabin, ground, and maintenance. Also responsible for directing compliance
with all applicable laws and regulations. Restructured company safety department/procedures,
implementing a number of programs typically found only at major airlines such as computerized
incident trend analysis, etc. Managed all accident and incident investigations. Responsible for
risk assessment and management. Assisted outside counsel. Served as company liaison to FAA,
NTSB, DOD, etc.
Chautauqua Airlines (d/b/a US Airways & Trans World Express), IND, 2000.
Director of Flight Safety responsible for the development and management of all flight and
cabin safety programs, incident & hazard reporting/analysis, audits, and accident
investigation. Designed many new safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
American Eagle (Flagship) Airlines, RDU, MIA, BNA, 1991-1995.
Line Pilot on Jetstream 32. Flew throughout Eastern U.S., Midwest, and Bahamas. Served
Allied Pilots Association safety and communications committees. Analyzed AE Flight 3379
CVR at NTSB laboratory while member of accident investigation team.
Piedmont Aviation, Charlotte/Monroe, NC, 1989-1991.
Charter Pilot and Senior Flight Instructor for major airline-owned (US Air) FBO. PIC qualified
on Be-58, SIC on Be-90, 100, & 200 King Airs. CFIIME in full line of Beechcraft, Piper, and
Cessna aircraft. Instituted computer-based training.
ADVANCED AVIATION TRAINING:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, May 2000.
Certificate in Aviation Safety Management. Completed intensive courses covering
flight operations safety management, accident investigation, and human factors.
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Herndon, VA, Oct.-Nov. 2000.
Certificate in Aircraft Accident Investigation. Attended comprehensive courses conducted
by renown experts in the field of aircraft accident investigation. Topics covered included
investigative techniques, NTSB policy/procedure, and legal issues.
American (Eagle) Airlines Training Academy, DFW Airport, TX, 1991-1994.
Initial/recurrent training including general airline procedures, aircraft systems,
flight operations, emergency procedures, weather, and cockpit resource management.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
FAA Accident Prevention Counselor: Conducted FAA safety seminars and training.
Civil Air Patrol: Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Standardization Officer.
US Coast Guard Aux.: Pilot, Boat Crew, Safety Instructor and Vessel Examiner.
Allied Pilots Association (Former Member).
Air Line Pilots Association: (Former Member).
American Speech and Hearing Association (Certified Speech Pathologist).
International Society of Air Safety Investigators (Full Member).
FAA LICENSES:
Airline Transport Pilot (Multiengine)
Certified Flight Instructor (Primary, Instrument, Multiengine)
FLIGHT TIME:
Total Time: 4100 Multiengine: 2600 Turbine: 2100
Actual IFR: 650 PIC: 1800 Night: 700
Dual Given: 1175 Dual Rcvd: 175 Single: 1500
EDUCATION: Law, Doctoral, Graduate, and Undergraduate Studies
Wake Forest School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC., 1995-1998.
Juris Doctor
Graduate of nationally recognized "top-tier" law school. Excellent oral & written
advocacy/research skills. Elective courses in aviation law, admiralty, int'l. law,
and federal practice. Final yr. rank: Top 25%. Final sem.: 28th (162 in 1L class).
Made highest possible (perfect scaled) score of 150 on the MPRE national exam.
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC., 1986-1988.
Doctoral Study in Communicative Disorders
Completed all classes for PhD in 1988. Thorough study in speech science and,
analysis, research methods, and statistics. Fellowship recipient. Research
topic: Psychological Stress in Pilots as Reflected in Accident CVR Tapes. 4.00 GPA.
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC., 1984-1985.
Master of Science in Speech Pathology
Concentrated coursework in speech pathology, as well as in psychology, education,
human behavior, counseling, and anatomy & physiology. Phi Kappa Phi. 4.00 GPA.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC., 1976-1979.
Bachelor of Arts in German
High honors graduate. Three terms of study in Europe. Multimedia foreign language
laboratory assistant and tutor. Student Govt. Rep./German Club President. 3.86 GPA.
ADDITIONALEXPERIENCE: Medical/Forensic Communications -
Broad expertise and clinical experience in speech sciences, related
medical fields, psychology, and research methodology.
C.S.P.A./MediVox Laboratories, Charlotte, NC., 1987-1988.
Provided speech-language diagnosis/therapy, signal analysis, and counseling services in
variety of settings. Sold clinical practice in 1988 to focus on forensic voice analysis.
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC., 1986-1988.
Designed laryngeal research laboratory. Graduate instructor in articulation and voice
disorders. Supervised voice therapy and clinical research laboratory sessions.
Speech and Hearing Center, Rock Hill, SC., 1985-1986 and 1988
Provided comprehensive speech-language diagnostic and therapy services in a wide
variety of clinical settings with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
REFERENCES:
Professional and personal references provided upon request.
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