Mr. Robert Rendzio, President/CEO of Safety Research Corporation of America (SRCA), is a current pilot and aircraft owner and has over twenty years of "direct" accident investigation and research experience with the United States Army Safety Center, NTSB, and industry. He is held in high regard and has been selected to teach at the University of Southern California and is the current President of the ISASI Southeast chapter. His credentials are impeccable. His specialty is in reconstruction but also provides investigative team management. He is known for providing competent and ethical workmanship. He has investigated over 120 major accidents of both airplanes and helicopters.

Mr. Rendzio is considered an authority on wire strikes having written about the subject and analyzed several accidents involving wires. Further, he has developed educational material and taught on subjects as varied as the 406 MHz ELT, Halogenated extinguishment agents, Future Air Navigation and decision-making.

Education

Mr. Rendzio received a Master of Science, Systems Management, from the University of Denver in 1991, a Bachelor of Arts in Aeronautical Studies/Safety, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1980, attended Ergonomic Workshops in 1993, developed a Maritime Safety Course in 1992, graduated the Aircraft Accident Investigators Course; Basic and Advanced in 1986, the Arson Investigators Course (FEMA) in 1985, and the Ground Accident Investigators Course in 1984.

Affiliations and Awards

• Voted President of the ISASI Southeast Chapter in 2008
• Designated Member for FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC)
• Interfaced with both the National Transportation and Safety Board (explosion) and the Federal Aviation Administration (Casa 212)
• Was contracted to write the manual for the Data Acquisition Unit for the UH-60 Blackhawk fleet
• Experienced Universal Flight Data Recorder Analyst
• Co-Authored The Investigative Manual - used by the U.S. Army Safety Center
• Published articles for Defense Helicopter World, Forum (ISASI publication), IFR
• Awarded for Superior Investigative and Analytical Performance
• Developed CRM Programs to include Decision-Making Programs
• Developed a Handbook by contract for the FAA on Risk Management
• Affiliated with the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)
• Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
• Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Experience

Mr. Rendzio’s ratings include Airplanes: ATP, Multi-Engine, Single Engine, with Commercial Privileges, 4,000 hours, 2d Class Medical rated in Helicopters (Commercial, Instrument, 1,900 hours) with extensive experience in King Air’s (B-90 through B-200 to include military equivalent), PA-11 • PA-28, Beechcraft 35, F-33, Beechcraft 95 (Travel Air), C-150, C-172, C-210 and military helicopters to include the AH-1 (Cobra Q, S,F), OH-58 (Bell Jet Ranger) and UH-1(Huey).