The Visionary of Air Alliance, Inc.

  With over 50 years of expertise in mechanical, aerospace, and metallurgical engineering, Mr. Michael Moore is an accomplished professional specializing in part design, repair solutions, and failure analysis. His career began at Armco Steel, where he was trained in metallurgical failure analysis. During his tenure, Mr. Moore was part of an elite team that analyzed thousands of machine component failures, determining root causes and providing solutions. The team also conducted Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to address preventative maintenance issues, laying the foundation for his comprehensive understanding of engineering materials.

Simultaneously, Mr. Moore pursued his aerospace and mechanical engineering degrees from the University of Missouri, enhancing his theoretical knowledge to complement his practical experience. Early in his career, Mr. Moore joined Trans World Airlines (TWA), where he quickly became the go-to engineer for troubleshooting complex aircraft engine issues, including blades, vanes, bearings, and landing gear. His role also included managing metallurgical challenges related to part failures and warranty claims. Mr. Moore played a pivotal role in the acquisition of a scanning electron microscope at TWA, which he utilized to solve persistent failure issues.

Mr. Moore’s proactive approach to engineering problems became evident through his innovative solutions. When Rolls-Royce turbine blades repeatedly failed due to high-temperature erosion, he developed a coating solution that significantly extended their service life. This solution led to collaboration with Rolls-Royce and approval from the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), followed by the application of the coating across their fleet. Mr. Moore also contributed to the development of next-generation coatings for turbine blades.

At a subsequent point, when TWA faced frequent failures of nozzle guide vanes in the JT8D engine, Mr. Moore took the initiative to design an improved vane after Pratt & Whitney declined to provide a repair solution. His redesign addressed the high failure rate, improving the vane's performance from a few months to over three years. This improvement, which Mr. Moore made to seven different aspects of the vane design, was later incorporated by Pratt & Whitney and has been used in both civilian and military aircraft. Mr. Moore’s work on the nozzle guide vane was eventually sold to Johnson Technologies, where he also played a key role in securing military approval for T-56 vanes and blades.

Mr. Moore’s reputation as an expert in turbine technology led to him being invited by the FAA to serve as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Consultant. He was also nominated by several OEMs to join NASA’s consultant group for hot turbine sections. In the next stage of his career, Mr. Moore established the Research and Development (R&D) department, where he directed the design and testing of over 1,000 parts for HEICO Corporation. As the Vice President of Research and Development, Mr. Moore was tasked with signing off on these parts, all 1,000 of which received FAA approval. 

Throughout his career, Mr. Moore has consistently demonstrated his ability to innovate, solve complex engineering challenges, and provide critical solutions that enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of aerospace systems. His blend of hands-on experience, engineering expertise, and dedication to problem-solving has made him a trusted leader in the aerospace engineering field.