Charles R. Barnett, III is an aviation law attorney based in Crystal Lake, Illinois on the
outskirts of Chicago. Mr. Barnett represents pilots in enforcement actions before the Federal Aviation Administration
and the National Transportation Safety Board. In addition, he represents victims and their families in relation to
personal injuries and wrongful deaths as the result of aviation accidents.
He has been flying airplanes since he was 16 years old. After 8 years of active duty flying in the United States Air Force
flying B-52 and B-1 bombers, Mr. Barnett was hired by a major airline and flies internationally, both over the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans. He holds an ATP certificate and is currently type-rated in the Boeing 757, 767 and 777 aircraft and has
accumulated approximately 10,000 hours of flying time. He is married and the proud father of four children.
Mr. Barnett is active in numerous aviation law related organizations, including Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Legal Services Panel, Allied Pilots Association, American Bar Association, Forum on Air & Space Law, Frequent Speaker at
EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Chicago Bar Association Aviation Law Committee, Experimental Aircraft Association,
Illinois State Bar Association, Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, and National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois; Juris Doctor, May 2000, Concentration in Aviation Law and related fields of study. Admitted and practices in the State of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida; Master of Aeronautical Science 1990 Concentration in Aeronautical Operations
Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama; Squadron Officer School, 1989
University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois Bachelor of Science; Business Administration 1982
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois; Attended 1978-1980, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2001-Present: Licensed Practicing Attorney
Currently principal owner of Barnett Law Offices, P.C. concentrating in the area of Aviation Law with an emphasis on FAA enforcement action defenses and FAA medical certificate issues. Mr. Barnett is also an AOPA Legal Services Plan Attorney.
1991-Present: Airline Pilot, American Airlines
Currently employed as a full time airline pilot operating Boeing 777 aircraft on Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific flights. Logged over 10,000 hours flying time without accident or incident. Over 7,000 hours as an airline transport pilot. Aircraft piloted include Fokker 100, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, and Boeing 777. Flew as a flight engineer on Boeing 727.
1982-1991: Military Pilot, Captain, United States Air Force, Aircraft Commander of $280 million B-1B. Co-pilot/instructor co-pilot B-52H and B-52G. Worldwide strategic bomber operations. Pilot T-38. Supervisor of Flying. Runway Supervisory Officer. Awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
AVIATION LICENSES
Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane Single & Multiengine Land, Type rated in Boeing 757, 767, 777 aircraft. Licensed pilot for over 30 years.
Flight Engineer, Turbojet Powered, Experience in Boeing 727.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, April 2011.
- Guest Lecturer: John Marshall Law School, Aviation Law Course, Spring 2011.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, August 2010.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, January 2010.
- SMU Air Law Symposium, SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce, February 2010.
- Speaker, EAA Airventure, Aviation Litigation, July 2009.
- Guest Lecturer: John Marshall Law School, Aviation Law Course, Spring 2009.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, March 2009.
- Speaker, EAA Airventure, Aviation Litigation, July 2008.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, June 2008.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, September 2007.
- Speaker, EAA Airventure, Aviation Litigation, July 2007.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, November 2006.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, February 2006.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, May 2005.
- Boeing 767 Initial Qualification Course, American Airlines, October 2004.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, January 2004.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, April 2003.
- SMU Air Law Symposium, SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce, February 2004.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, July 2002.
- SMU Air Law Symposium, SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce, February 2002.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, October 2001.
- Boeing 777 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, July 2000.
- International Operations Training, American Airlines, August 1999.
- Boeing 777 Initial Qualification Course, American Airlines, July 1999.
- Air and Space Law Symposium, American Bar Association, June 1999.
- Boeing 757, 767 Initial Qualification Course, American Airlines, December 1998.
- Fokker 100 Recurrent Training, American Airlines, annually from 1992 to 1998.
- Fokker 100 Initial Qualification Course, American Airlines, November 1991.
- B-1B Aircraft Commander Course, United States Air Force, January 1989.
- B-1B Initial Qualification Course, United States Air Force, July 1987.
- Aircrew Survival School , United States Air Force, June 1984.
- B-52 Initial Qualification Course, United States Air Force, May 1984.
- Undergraduate Pilot Training, United States Air Force, November 1983.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- Air Force Order of Daedalions
- Allied Pilots Association
- American Bar Association, Forum on Air & Space Law
- Chicago Bar Association, Aviation Law Section
- Experimental Aircraft Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Lawyer Pilots Bar Association
- National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association
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