2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

Degree Programs
College of aeronautics
Dean Kenneth P. Stackpoole, Ph.D., ATP
Degree Programs
Aeronautical Science, B.S.
Aeronautical Science Flight Option, B.S.
Aviation, M.S.A.
Airport Development and Management
Applied Aviation Safety
Aviation Computer Science, B.S.
Aviation Human Factors, M.S.
Aviation Management, B.S.
Aviation Management Flight Option, B.S.
Aviation Meteorology, B.S.
Aviation Meteorology Flight Option, B.S.
Associate Dean and Director, Aviation Studies Division
John H. Cain, Ph.D., ATP
Director, External Programs and Center for Airport
Management and Development
Ballard M. Barker, Ph.D.
Director, F.I.T. Aviation, LLC
Albert M. Thomas, M.B.A., ATP
Chair, Graduate Programs
TBD
Chair, Flight Education Program
TBD
Professors
John E. Deaton, Ph.D., aviation human factors, applied aviation
psychology.
Kenneth P. Stackpoole, Ph.D., ATP, air transportation system.
Nathaniel E. Villaire, Ed.D., aviation safety, aviation physiology, airspace
management, air traffic control.
Associate Professors
Ballard M. Barker, Ph.D., aviation systems management, aviation facility
planning, aerial remote sensing applications.
David A. Byers, Ph.D., aviation planning, airport design, computer-aided
airport design.
Kenneth E. Crooks, J.D., aviation law, labor relations, legal and ethical
issues in aviation management.
Tom Utley, Ph.D., meteorology, environmental science.
Assistant Professors
John H. Cain, Ph.D., ATP, aerodynamics, aeronautical science and
technology applications, accident investigation, modern aircraft systems.
Paul B. Davis, M.B.A., international business, crew resource
management, multimodal transportation.
Peter G. Dunn, M.S., ATP, airline operations, advanced aircraft systems,
aviation technology.
Korhan Oyman, Ph.D., aviation planning, economics, financial
management.
Instructors
Hans Dorries, M.S., aviation planning, airport design, aviation computer
applications, airport management.
Robert Pokorny, M.S., aeronautical science and technology.
Professors Emeriti
Alan L. Devereaux, M.B.A.; Edmund B. Everette, M.B.A.;
William R. Graves, M.B.A.; N. Thomas Stephens, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professors
S.K. Cusick, J.D.; R.W. Hansrote, M.D.; E.H. Galluscio, Ph.D.
Lecturers
P. Michaels, M.A., ATP; M.F. Read, M.A.S.; J. Tumbiolo, M.S.;
M.F. Wilson, M.S., ATP
Mission Statement and Overview
The College of Aeronautics mission is to prepare students for
success and advancement in the aviation professions; advance
aviation knowledge through faculty and student research,
scholarly activity and projects; and encourage and enable
student and faculty service to the university, community and
aviation professions.
The seven baccalaureate degree programs of the College
of Aeronautics include aviation management, aeronautical
science and aviation meteorology curricula, each with flight
and nonflight options, and aviation computer science. The
aviation management, aeronautical science and aviation computer
science programs are fully accredited by the Aviation
Accreditation Board International (AABI). The college offers
a Master of Science in Aviation with options in airport development
and management, and applied aviation safety; and a
Master of Science in Aviation Human Factors.
Pilot training is an integral part of each flight option, and
academic credit is awarded accordingly. Pilot training is conducted
in conjunction with the normal academic programs,
either as required or elective courses.
The College of Aeronautics is a member of the University
Aviation Association and the Aviation Accreditation Board
International (AABI). University flight training is conducted
under the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141.
Five aviation organizations for students are sponsored by the
College of Aeronautics: Alpha Eta Rho, the national aviation
fraternity; Women in Aviation International; the International
Society of Air Safety Investigators; Collegiate Aviation
Business Executives (CABE), and the Falcons Intercollegiate
Flight Team.
The College of Aeronautics faculty and administrative offices,
laboratories and academic classrooms are located in George
M. Skurla Hall. Flight training is conducted by F.I.T. Aviation,
LLC, a subsidiary of the university that maintains and operates
a fleet of approximately 30 single- and multiengine training aircraft
at nearby Melbourne International Airport. This towered
airport hosts a mix of air carrier and general aviation traffic on
its three runways, and with five separate terminal navigation
facilities, an instrument landing system and a radar approach
control. It provides an excellent environment for professional
flight training. Superb Florida weather allows efficiency of
scheduling and continuity of training, and adds to the training
experience. Numerous general aviation and commercial service
airports in Central Florida also offer valuable opportunities for
varied airport approaches, landings and takeoffs.
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