Curtis Calabrese is a Ph.D. Researcher at The University of New South Wales with a professional and academic background in public policy, psychology, and enforcement pertaining to aviation and human factors. Previously serving as a US Navy Reconnaissance Pilot, Curtis executed numerous combat missions over Africa. His expertise was further honed as an FAA Inspector at the Van Nuys Flight Standards District Office, where he investigated over 100 aircraft incidents & accidents.He is currently a Captain at United Airlines and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle, teaching graduate courses on aviation rules & regulations, and unmanned systems. Curtis' commitment to aviation safety and regulations is evident in his role as Chair of the Air Line Pilots Association Safety Committee, the United Airlines ERC, and Director of Operations for Skyways Charter, a luxury jet charter company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.Curtis is a passionate educator, researcher, and published author. His Ph.D. thesis is focused on the effectiveness of regulatory enforcement and just culture in aviation, and his work has been published and peer-reviewed in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Transportation Research and Journal of Safety Research.He possesses an extensive portfolio of certificates, including Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, and B-737; B-777; BE-200; DA-50; ERJ-170; ERJ-190; L-188, and DA-50 type ratings.Curtis continues to fly for United Airlines as a Captain while actively contributing to academia.