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Lushin Aviation Consulting Elliott B. Lushin · ATP · MBA · MOS 6002
Plaintiff & Defense Aviation Litigation Support

Elliott B. Lushin, ATP, MBA

Available nationwide to plaintiff and defense counsel for independent analysis, Rule 26 expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony on pilot performance, 14 C.F.R. Part 121 airline operations, military tactical jet operations, aviation maintenance oversight (NAMP / COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2), and human factors.

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At-a-Glance Qualifications

  • ■14 C.F.R. Part 121 Airline Operations: Current International Widebody First Officer (Airbus A-350); prior Part 121 operations in A-320, B-757/767, MD-88/90, and ERJ-170/175.
  • ■U.S. Marine Corps (Former Active Duty, Aug 2005 – Jan 2017): F/A-18 Pilot, T-6C Instructor & Stage Check Pilot, and Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer (MOS 6002).
  • ■Indiana Air National Guard (Jan 2017 – Feb 2025, Retired): A-10C Pilot & Air Liaison Officer.
  • ■Maintenance & Quality Assurance (NAMP 4790.2): Former F/A-18 Powerline (WC 110) and Airframes (WC 120) Division OIC supervising CDQARs, CDIs, and Safe-for-Flight aircraft release.
  • ■Active Litigation Experience: Retained aviation expert witness in Florida Circuit Court litigation (2026–Present).
28+ Years
Total Aviation Experience (Since 1998)
~4,500 Hrs
Total Flight Time (~4,000 Turbine)
~1,000 Hrs
Instructor Pilot Time (T-6C & Civil)
6 Type Ratings
A-350 · A-320 · B-757/767 · DC-9 · ERJ
Areas of Expertise

Matters Typically Addressed

Operationally grounded, objective analysis across commercial air carrier, military tactical aviation, general aviation, and aviation maintenance domains.

14 C.F.R. Part 121 Airline Operations & Standard of Care

Evaluation of commercial airline flight crew procedures, international widebody and domestic narrowbody operations, dispatch and operational control, checklist discipline, and regulatory compliance.

Crew Resource Management (CRM) & Human Factors

Analysis of multi-crew coordination, cockpit communication, workload management, situational awareness, and aeronautical decision-making under FAA AC 120-51E and military DAMCLAS frameworks.

Aviation Maintenance Oversight & Safe-for-Flight Release

Assessment of maintenance-safety interfaces, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 / NAMP) compliance, Powerline (WC 110) and Airframes (WC 120) operations, CDQAR/CDI quality assurance, Tool Control, FOD Prevention, and Corrosion Control.

Military Fighter & High-Performance Flight Operations

Subject-matter expertise in U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18A–D, U.S. Air Force / Air National Guard A-10C, and T-6C Texan II primary/intermediate flight training, carrier qualifications, and combat aviation standards.

Flight Instruction, Training & Pilot Qualification Pathways

Evaluation of civil (CFI/CFII) and military flight instruction standards, stage checks, pilot progression feasibility, and DoD/DoDMERB and FAA medical and training qualification pathways.

Aviation Safety Programs & SMS Effectiveness

Review of organizational safety culture, Safety Management Systems (SMS), squadron and corporate safety leadership, and operational risk management.

Technical Qualifications

Certificates, Military Service & Education

Verified civil airman certificates, military officer qualifications, and academic credentials.

Civil Certificates & Flight Time

  • FAA Certificate: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Airplane Multi-Engine Land; Former Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII).
  • Aircraft Type Ratings: Airbus A-350, Airbus A-320 Family, Boeing 757/767, DC-9/MD-88, Embraer ERJ-170/175/190.
  • 14 C.F.R. Part 121 Experience: Current International Widebody First Officer (A-350); prior Part 121 scheduled domestic operations in A-320, B-757/767, MD-88/90, and ERJ-170/175.
  • Flight Hours Summary: ~4,500 Hours Total · ~4,000 Hours Turbine · ~1,000 Hours Instructor (T-6C Texan II and General Aviation) · ~450 Hours F/A-18A–D · ~150 Hours A-10C.

Military Service, Honors & Education

  • U.S. Marine Corps (Former Active Duty, Aug 2005 – Jan 2017): F/A-18 Pilot and Aviation Maintenance Officer (MOS 6002); Rated in F/A-18A–D and T-6C Texan II.
  • Indiana Air National Guard (Jan 2017 – Feb 2025, Retired): A-10C Pilot and Air Liaison Officer. Completed military flying career and retired from the Air National Guard in February 2025.
  • Military Honors: Top Graduate of every phase of military flight training (2007–2009); “Top Hook” Award for finishing #1 in F/A-18 carrier qualifications (2010); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2013).
  • Education:
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University of West Florida
    • B.S., Professional Aviation Flight Technology — Indiana State University
    • Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer Course (MOS 6002) — U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps
Career Progression

Professional & Military Experience

Lushin Aviation Consulting LLC — Principal
May 2026 – Present
  • Expert witness and aviation safety consulting practice available nationwide for case review, written reports, depositions, and trial testimony.
  • Retained as defense aviation expert 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
  • Current 14 C.F.R. Part 121 international widebody operations across Asia and Europe, plus extensive domestic operations.
  • Prior scheduled passenger operations in Airbus A-320, Boeing 757/767, MD-88/90, and ERJ-170/175.
Indiana Air National Guard — A-10C Pilot & Air Liaison Officer
January 2017 – February 2025 (Retired)
  • Completed military flying career as an A-10C attack pilot and Air Liaison Officer; retired from the Air National Guard in February 2025.
Republic Airways — ERJ-170/175 First Officer
January 2017 – December 2017
  • 14 C.F.R. Part 121 scheduled passenger operations.
U.S. Marine Corps — F/A-18 Pilot & Aviation Maintenance Officer (MOS 6002)
August 2005 – January 2017 (Former Active Duty)
  • Section Leader, Deputy Director of Training, Powerline Officer in Charge, and Airframes Officer in Charge.
  • Aviation Maintenance Officer (MOS 6002): Graduated from the Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer Course; directed F/A-18 Powerline (WC 110: propulsion, fuel systems, flightline launch/recovery) and Airframes (WC 120: flight controls, hydraulics, landing gear, structures) divisions under the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 / NAMP), supervising Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representatives (CDQARs), Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDIs), and NAMP-monitored safety programs (Tool Control, FOD Prevention, Hydraulic Contamination, Tire & Wheel, and Corrosion Control) governing Safe-for-Flight aircraft release.
  • Primary Flight Instructor and Stage Check Pilot in the T-6C Texan II; Top Graduate of every phase of military flight training (2007–2009); “Top Hook” Award (2010); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2013).
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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.

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Principal Consultant Elliott B. Lushin, ATP, MBA
Firm Entity Lushin Aviation Consulting LLC
Direct Phone (812) 240-5483
Email elliott@lushinaviation.com / elliott@lushin.net
Location Columbus, Indiana · Available Nationwide
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