Captain Goodrich has been a professional pilot since 1965, is licensed to fly aircraft up to and including the Boeing 747, and has accumulated over 18,000 hours of worldwide flight experience. He has worked in the industry as a mechanic, flight instructor, charter pilot, international airline pilot, accident investigator, airport manager, and fixed-base operator.

An aviation consultant since 1968, his experience has included a broad spectrum of consulting to government, industry, and the legal profession, including the investigation of over 100 aircraft accidents. A frequent speaker and published author on aviation law, regulation and policy, he contributes to technical journals regarding aviation topics, and has been invited to consult with governments and aviation businesses worldwide.

Since 1980, he has maintained an international law practice, including commercial, products, and administrative law, and civil litigation, both in the United States and abroad.