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title: "EASA Independent External Expert | AeroXpert"
description: "Dr. Thomas M. Friesacher advises EASA as an independent external expert. This credential sits with AeroXpert Investigations, not with consulting contracts."
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# EASA independent external expert

Dr. Thomas M. Friesacher, MSc is accredited by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency as an independent external expert. The appointment belongs to his investigations practice, AeroXpert Investigations. It is not a product sold by AeroXpert Consulting.

EASA draws on that expertise in these areas:

- **2.1** Operational procedures, cabin operations, cabin and passenger safety, performance, mass and balance, instruments, data and equipment, MEL, extended-range operations, low-visibility operations, performance-based navigation, electronic flight bags, environmental protection.
- **2.2** Flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements.
- **2.4** Organisation and management of an AOC holder, oversight and certification for AOC, declarations, non-commercial operations, ramp inspections, and OPS inspector qualifications.
- **2.7** Flight data monitoring and analysis, HUMS.
- **3.1** Flight crew licensing and cabin crew under the Aircrew Regulation.
- **3.2** Operator flight crew training, ATQP, evidence-based training.
- **3.3** Operator cabin crew training.
- **3.4** Other aviation personnel.
- **6.1** Safety management.
- **6.2** Authority management systems, oversight and certification, inspector qualifications.
- **6.3** Event response.
- **6.4** Foresight.
- **6.6** Economic, management and organisational matters.

An operator that needs its own safety system built or exercised should speak to [AeroXpert Consulting](safety-management.md). An authority or party that needs this expert's independent view should brief AeroXpert Investigations.

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