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Peter J. Denucci

Distinguished DoD-Cleared UAV Pilot

San Diego, CA43 years+ years experience
Aviation Safety and UAV Operations Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Peter J. Denucci, Distinguished DoD-Cleared UAV Pilot is an aviation & aerospace expert specializing in mission assurance and risk management. With a career encompassing leadership roles in safety management systems, human factors, and quality assurance, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with safety standards, assessing risk management protocols, and evaluating whether mission assurance processes meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Mr. Denucci has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving aviation safety, unmanned aircraft systems, and regulatory compliance cases. His B.S. in Aeronautical Science, along with certifications such as Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), 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 in disputes involving aviation safety and operational compliance.

Work Experience

Peter J. Denucci has over 43 years of experience in aviation and management roles. He is currently the Senior Principal UAV Pilot & Instructor at Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, a position he has held since 2018. His previous roles include Program Manager, International Programs & FMS at General Atomics, Captain & FAA/NASA Liaison at US Airways, and CEO, Speaker, Author & Consultant at Apollo Publishing, Inc.

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Best Descriptor

Peter J. Denucci is a leading expert in UAV operations and mission assurance within the defense sector.

Best Use Cases

  • 1UAV operational safety assessments
  • 2Mission assurance program development
  • 3Human factors training for aviation personnel

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Education

  • B.S. in Aeronautical Science

    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • M.S. in Systems Engineering

    Unmanned Vehicle University

  • Lean Six Sigma Certificate

    Villanova University

Licenses

  • DoD Top Secret ClearanceDepartment of Defense
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)FAA
  • FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)FAA
  • FAA Aircraft Accident Investigation (RCA)FAA
  • FAA Class II Medical CertificateFAA
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