Helicopter EMS & Part 135
Operations Expert Witness
30+ Years of Aviation Leadership. Former Director of Operations & VP of Aviation.
Specializing in Operational Control, Regulatory Compliance, and Accident Causation.
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Direct Operational Authority.
Real-World Crisis Management.
I bring three decades of hands-on aviation leadership to your legal team. Unlike academic experts, I have exercised Tier-One Operational Control for multi-base EMS programs, making the final "go/no-go" decisions that are often at the center of litigation.
Crisis Management
Directed the operational response and NTSB interface for a Bell 222U fatal accident caused by mechanical failure. I understand the audit trail of a catastrophe.
In-Flight Emergencies
Personally survived a tail rotor drive shaft failure with a successful emergency landing. I offer unique insight into pilot decision-making under extreme duress.
Regulatory Influence
Active contributor to the FAA/AAMS Part 135 Rewrite Taskforce and the development of 14 CFR §135.611. I don't just read regulations; I helped shape them.
Specialized Aviation Expertise
Core Competencies
- Part 135 Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of FARs regarding HAA operations.
- Operational Control & Dispatch: Evaluation of flight release procedures and risk assessment.
- Pilot Human Factors: Analysis of CRM failures and decision-making chains.
- Safety Management Systems (SMS): Assessment of safety culture and rejected-takeoff protocols.
- Airworthiness Management: Oversight of maintenance integration in operations.
Aircraft Proficiency
8,000+ Flight Hours across EMS, IFR, Mountain, Utility, and Offshore operations.
- UH-1 & UH-60
- Bell 206 Series
- Bell 222/230 Series
- Airbus AS-355
- BO-105 Series
About Raymond K. Dauphinais
Raymond K. Dauphinais is an aviation operations specialist with a career spanning military, air medical, and civilian sectors. He has served in senior leadership roles for major Part 135 programs, directly influencing modern IFR regulations and HEMS weather tools.
A recognized industry leader, Raymond has held board positions with the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS).
Services Offered
- Case Consultation & Merit Review: Rapid assessment of case viability based on operational standards.
- Expert Reports: Comprehensive written analysis of regulatory compliance and operational failures.
- Deposition & Trial Testimony: Clear communication of complex aviation concepts to juries.
- Standard of Care Analysis: Benchmarking defendant actions against industry SOPs.