John R. Bell II
Pilot and Aviation Consultant
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Professional Summary
John R. Bell II is an aviation & aerospace expert specializing in corporate aviation development and management consulting. With a career encompassing diverse roles in aviation management, flight instruction, and international flight operations, he brings a comprehensive understanding of aviation systems and compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on evaluating aircraft operations, assessing aviation safety compliance, and investigating pilot training and certification standards.
Mr. Bell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, involving corporate aviation, Cessna Citation operations, and aviation safety compliance. His coursework in aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, along with certifications such as FAA Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation and responsibility in disputes involving aviation management and safety standards.
Work Experience
John R. Bell II is the President and Founder of JB Aviation, LLC in Wichita, KS, a position he has held since 1998. He previously served as Chief Pilot of Corporate Travel and Flight Operations at American Freightways, Inc. in Harrison, AR from 1985 to 1998, and held roles at Heritage Publishing Co., National Exec. Airlines, and Gulf Pacific, Inc. His career in aviation spans over 43 years.
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Best Descriptor
John R. Bell II is an aviation consultant specializing in Cessna Citation aircraft operations and pilot training.
Best Use Cases
- 1Aviation consulting for corporate flight departments
- 2Pilot training and certification
- 3Aircraft evaluation and management
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Course work in Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 1997
Course work in Electronics
Community College of the Air Force · 1977
Course work in Political Science and Aeronautics
Palomar College of San Marcos · 1972
Oceanside High School
Mira Costa Community College
Palomar Community College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Community College of the Air Force
Licenses
- ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate
- CFI Gold Seal (Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane-Instrument & Multi-engine)