Captain Alfonzo "Rick" McCullough is one of the most respected airline industry authorities, specializing in accident investigation and analysis, airline and air cargo operations, command leadership resource management (CLR), flight safety standards, aircrew competency and international flagship operations. He is a current United Airlines (UAL) B-747-400 Captain, typed-rated on B-737, 757, 767, 777, and 747-400 airliners, and current UAL Fleet Captain responsible for training, checking and currency of more than 1000 Worldwide Flagship B-747-400 pilots.

With 30 years professional airline experience, he is recognized for 15,000 hours of accident free flight with no FAA violation, and currently oversees management, support and oversight of 700 LAX-based pilots, as well as management and supervision as the UAL Chief Pilot for the Los Angeles Domicile. 

He is Chairman of the Event Review Committee (ERC), resolving operational incidents with the FAA and ALPHA, and can add Airman B-747-400, 777, 767, 757, 737; Fleet Manager B-737-300/500, 747-100/200, 767,757; and Standards Captain B-747-400, 777, 737-200/300/500 to his stellar credentials. He holds a MS Management, Regis University, a BS in Aerospace Science, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License.