GroundTruth Aero is the independent technical consultancy of Raymond D. Johnson, licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, retained by attorneys, insurers, lessors and aircraft owners for evidence-based analysis in maintenance disputes, insurance claims and airworthiness matters.
“GroundTruth Aero provides independent, evidence-based aircraft maintenance and airworthiness analysis to the aviation, legal and insurance communities. We serve one interest, the facts, and we state them plainly enough to stand up in court.”
“GroundTruth Aero provides independent, evidence-based aircraft maintenance and airworthiness analysis to the aviation, legal and insurance communities. We serve one interest, the facts, and we state them plainly enough to stand up in court.”
Every engagement is conducted independently, under the GroundTruth Aero name alone. Raymond holds no financial interest in the aircraft, operators or parties to any matter he is retained on, and discloses any potential conflict before accepting an engagement.
Credentials. FAA A&P. JCAA M1/M2 ICAO Type II. TTCAA ICAO Type II. Certifying authority on the A220, A320 family, A330, A340, 737NG, 737 MAX, DHC-6-300 and Twin Commander. Appointed by the Supreme Court of Jamaica as an expert in aviation maintenance and airworthiness, 2026.
Registered in Jamaica, Reg. No. 7815/2026.
Everything I publish comes from real experience — not research papers. If it's in a GroundTruth guide, it's because I've used it, tested it, or learned it the hard way. Available on Gumroad, Amazon, and the GroundTruth Aero Lab Store ↗.
Career Development
I spent years figuring out what nobody told me — which licences actually open doors in the Caribbean, how to position yourself for Maintenance Manager roles, what airlines actually look for. This is that guide. Written plain. No filler.
Regulatory Guide
I'm currently building an FAA-certificated Part 145 repair station in the Eastern Caribbean. This guide is what I've learned — the RSM structure, DRS coordination, capability list decisions, and how to align FAA requirements with ECCAA and JCAA at the same time. I wrote it because nothing like it existed for the Caribbean context.
Wellness · Somatic
30 days of gentle, trauma-informed movement to quiet the noise and feel safe in your skin again. Second edition, with an evidence note and references for every practice. Four progressive phases: Arrival, Release, Grounding, Integration. 83 pages.
Fitness · Habit Design
No Gym. No Grind. Just Games. A psychology-backed, low-effort system that turns fitness into an addictive game — for people who'd rather do anything than hit the gym. Built on behavioral science: short feedback loops, variable rewards, visible progress.
Interactive Tool
Most maintenance software is built for record keeping. This is built for the moment before the record exists, when a pilot hands you a squawk and you decide where to look first. Eight aircraft, three Cessna types and five Islander variants. Pick the aircraft and the system, and it opens an inspection sequence shaped to that airframe. A retractable 210 does not troubleshoot like a fixed gear 172. Runs offline in any browser. USD 14.99. Reference companion for trained personnel, not approved maintenance data.
The guides capture foundational principles — but technical disputes, lease returns, insurance claims, and airworthiness determinations require rigorous, case-specific analysis. Retain GroundTruth Aero for forensic logbook audits, dispute preliminary assessments, standard-of-care opinions, or expert witness testimony.
Independent aircraft-maintenance expertise for attorneys, operators, aircraft owners, insurers and aviation organizations requiring clear, evidence-based technical analysis. Every engagement is backed by 30+ years of frontline MRO experience across 10+ aircraft types and 6 regulatory jurisdictions.
| Service | Suggested Starting Price | Primary Buyers / Target | Key Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Min Aviation Technical Consultation | $125 – $175 | Owners, Operators, Counsel | Rapid problem triage & regulatory sanity check |
| 60-Min Consultation | $225 – $300 | MROs, Flight Schools, Operators | In-depth technical roadmap & Part 145 strategy |
| Technical Document / Maintenance-Record Review | $350+ | Lessors, Buyers, Insurers, Attorneys | Logbook audit, AD/SB trace & compliance findings |
| Aircraft Maintenance Dispute Preliminary Assessment | $500 – $750 | Aviation Litigators, Owners, MROs | Standard-of-care analysis & merits evaluation memo |
| Expert Report / Technical Opinion | $1,500 – $3,500+ | Attorneys, Insurers, Tribunals | Formal evidence-backed written opinion & report |
| Expert Witness / Litigation Consulting | $250 – $400 / hr | Aviation Law Firms, Trial Counsel | Deposition, trial testimony & discovery strategy |
| Small-Airline / MRO Advisory Retainer | $1,500 – $3,000 / mo | Regional Operators, Flight Schools, MROs | Dedicated senior technical director advisory on-call |
Built for small businesses, professionals, and operators who need a serious presence without agency prices. Every site is hand-built and yours to keep — no locked templates, no bloated page-builders, and no monthly ransom to edit your own page.
| Service | What's Included | Fee (USD) | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Landing Page | One-page site, mobile-responsive, contact & WhatsApp buttons, domain & hosting setup | $250 – $400 | Consultants, solo operators, launches |
| Business Starter Site | Up to 5 pages, mobile-responsive, contact forms, social links, basic SEO | $500 – $850 | Local businesses, contractors, small practices |
| Professional Site | Up to 10 pages, custom layout, galleries, forms, SEO setup, visitor analytics | $900 – $1,600 | Law firms, clinics, aviation firms, multi-service companies |
| E-Commerce / Booking Site | Product or booking pages, payment integration, up to 20 items or services | $1,500 – $3,000 | Direct retail, paid consultations, appointment booking |
| Redesign / Rebuild | Rework or modernize an existing site — priced to scope after review | $400 – $900 | Outdated, slow, or template-locked websites |
| Business Email Setup | Email on your own domain (name@yourbusiness.com), records configured, spam protection | $75 – $150 | Any business needing professional email credentials |
| Maintenance & Hosting | Optional monthly care — updates, backups, uptime monitoring, minor content changes | $40 – $120 / mo | Ongoing peace-of-mind and hands-off reliability |
| Ad-Hoc Changes | Hourly rate for work outside a package or after handover | $45 – $75 / hr | Feature additions, layout tweaks, custom tasks |
No forms. No middlemen. Direct access to a licensed aviation engineer with 30 years of field experience. Call, email, or message on WhatsApp.