CV | CREDENTIALS | CERTIFICATIONS
John Lohmar
Dallas, TX 75214, USA
John@AirSafetyInvestigators.com
​Keynote Speaker, Expert Witness, Risk Mitigation and Avoidance,
Safety Management, Accident Investigation, Training and Skill Set Development
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Keynotes
Topics include:
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Air Racing 240 Miles An Hour 50 To 100 Feet Off The Ground
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Cognitive Biases Including Dread Risk Bias
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Leadership Training From An Aviation Perspective
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Veritable Leadership When You’re Flying In Unknown Territory
Certificates & Ratings
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Airline Transport Pilot, Single- and Multi-Engine Land
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A-320, B-727, B-757, B-767, CE-500, DA-10, DC-9, G-TBM, L-1011, N-B25, DC-AD1 (Series), N-T28
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Commercial Privileges, Single- and Multi-Engine Sea, Glider
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Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal), Airplane Single- and Multi-Engine, Instrument Airplane, Glider Ground Instructor, Basic, Advanced, Instrument
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Flight Engineer, Turbojet
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Inspector Authorization - Mechanic, Airframe & Powerplant
Professional Experience
05/85 to 10/19
Fleet Training Manager, Captain, Check Airman: B-727, B-757, B-767, L-1011, MD-80, A319/320/321
TWA and American Airlines, St. Louis, MO & Dallas, TX
- Airbus A319/320/321 - Fleet Training Manager, Captain, Check Airman
- MD-80 - Captain, Check Airman
- B757/767 - Captain, FO, Check Airman
- L-1011 - Captain, FO, Check Airman
- B-727 - Captain, FO, Check Airman
- Manager - AQP
- Manager/Gate Keeper - FOQA
- Manager, Course Developer - Instructor/Check Airman Training School
03/84 to 05/85
Corporate Pilot: DA-10
Emerson Electric, St. Louis, MO
- Corporate Pilot - Captain, Falcon 10
11/79 to 03/84
Corporate Pilot: BE-200, CE-500/550
Mercantile Trust, St. Louis, MO
- Corporate Pilot - Captain, King Air 200, Citation 500/550
06/79 to 10/79
Airline Pilot: B-727
TWA, Kansas City, MO
- Flight Engineer - Boeing 727
06/78 to 06/79
Chief Pilot: BE-90, Light Twins
St. Louis Air Charter, St. Louis, MO
- Chief Pilot - Part 135 Charter Operation. King Airs and light twins.
10/76 to 06/78
Chief Pilot: BE-90, Light Twins
Altair Ltd., St. Louis, MO
- Chief Pilot - Part 135 Charter Operation. King Airs and light twins.
Specialized Skill Set
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Expertise in Risk Perception Training, Mitigation and Avoidance
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Extensive experience in training, safety, and accident investigation
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Certified Aircraft Accident Investigator - Graduate of the NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigator School
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Lead Auditor for ICAO/Part 121 Flight Operations
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Graduate of ARGUS/Pros Corporate Flight Operations Lead Auditor Training
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Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspector Authorization
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United States Championship Air Races, 2007-Present, Certified Air Racer.Won T-6 Class Gold Championship 2017, 2018
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Basic and Advanced Mediation and Problem-Solving Training
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Chair of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Flight Safety and Standards Committee
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TWA Meritorious Service Award - 1989
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TWA Award of Excellence 2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
MBA - International Business
Lindenwood College, St. Charles, MO
Master of Science - Aviation Safety Management
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Certificate - Aircraft Accident Investigator
NTSB Accident Investigator School, Washington, DC
Certificate - Aircraft Upset Recovery Training
Veridian Flight Systems, Roswell, NM
Flight Hours
Total Time: 23,250 Multi-Engine: 18,496 Jet: 13,360
Turboprop: 2,803 PIC - 19,085 SIC - 2,679 FE - 1,498
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