Cpt. Max F. Scheck (MAS)

  • Abitur, 1985

  • Active Duty, US Air Force, trained paralegal, 1986-1990

  • Active Reserve US Air Force, 1990-2012

  • University Studies Geography/English & Economics, University of Trier, 1990-1992

  • ATPL-Training at the German Lufthansa Flight Academy, Bremen and Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 1992-1993

  • Various extended US Air Force Reserve tours; completed training as aircraft accident investigator, active participation in several aircraft accident investigation boards, 1994-2008

  • First Officer Boeing 737, Lufthansa, 1996-2001

  • Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2001

  • First Officer Boeing 747, Lufthansa, 2001-2004

  • Senior First Officer Boeing 747, Lufthansa 2004-2008

  • Associate of Science, Paralegal, Community College of the Air Force, 2004

  • Senior IMA Paralegal, Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, 2004-2010

  • Master of Aeronautical Science, Dual Specialization Safety & Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2006

  • Trainer/Facilitator – Human Factors und Crew Resource Management, Lufthansa Flight Training, since 2007

  • Adjunct Instructor, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, since 2007

  • Since 2008 active Captain Lufthansa
    * 2008-2022 Captain Airbus A320
    * Since 2022 Captain Boeing B747

  • Senior IMA Paralegal, Headquarters US Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA), Joint Air Base Naval Facility, Andrews, MD, USA, 2010-2012

  • Vice Chairman Research Network Academic Pilot Training (Forschungsnetzwerk für Verkehrspilotenausbildung) (FHP e.V., since 2013)

  • Since 2013, active member Flight Safety Department of the German Airline Pilots’ Association (Vereinigung Cockpit), European Cockpit Association (ECA) and International Federal Airline Pilots’ Association (IFALPA)
    * Chairperson of VC & ECA Uncrewed Aircraft Systems+ Working Group
    * Lead Reduced Crew Operations Task Force
    * Member Qualification and Training Working Group
    * Member European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Rule Making Taks 0230
    * Advisor International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Personnel Training and Licensing Panel
    * Advisor Drone Advisory Board of the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport

  • Various publications in the field of aviation, recipient of the Legion of Merit of the US Armed Forces