2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Degree Progams
College of aeronautics
Dean Winston E. Scott, M.S.
Associate Dean
Korhan Oyman, Ph.D.
Degree Programs
Aeronautical Science, B.S.
Aeronautical Science–Flight, B.S.
Airport Development and Management, MSA
Applied Aviation Safety, MSA
Aviation Computer Science, B.S.
Aviation Human Factors, M.S.
Aviation Management, B.S.
Aviation Management–Flight, B.S.
Aviation Meteorology, B.S.
Aviation Meteorology–Flight, B.S.
Human Factors in Aeronautics, M.S.
Undergraduate Minor Programs
Aviation Management
Flight Technology
Director, Aviation Studies Division
Timothy G. Rosser, MBA
Director, External Programs
Ballard M. Barker, Ph.D.
Director, FIT Aviation, LLC
Glenn Vera, M.S.
Chair, Flight Education Program
Peter G. Dunn, M.S., ATP
Chair, Graduate Programs
Stephen K. Cusick, J.D.
Professors
John E. Deaton, Ph.D., aviation human factors, applied aviation
psychology.
Winston E. Scott, M.S., NASA astronaut, flight test programs, advanced
avionics, aerodynamics.
Associate Professors
Ballard M. Barker, Ph.D., aviation systems management, aviation facility
planning, aerial remote sensing applications.
Stephen K. Cusick, J.D., aviation safety and law, aeronautical science.
Korhan Oyman, Ph.D., aviation planning, economics, financial
management.
Donna F. Wilt, Ph.D., complex aviation systems, aeronautical science and
technologsy, aviation management.
Assistant Professors
Peter G. Dunn, M.S., ATP, airline operations, advanced aircraft systems,
aviation technology.
Timothy G. Rosser, MBA, aeronautical science and technology.
Instructors
Ismael Cremer, M.S., aeronautical science and technology, air transportation
environmental science.
Victoria Dunbar, M.S., aeronautical science and technology.
Ulreen O. Jones, M.S., ACIP, aviation planning, airport design,
computer-aided design, aviation computer applications.
Adjunct Faculty
D.S. Beard, M.S.; C.A. Bourne, M.S.; P. Michaels, MBA;
M.F. Read, M.A.S.; D.A. Vincenzi, Ph.D.; M.F. Wilson, M.S., ATP
Professors Emeriti
Kenneth E. Crooks, J.D.; Paul B. Davis, MBA;
Alan L. Devereaux, MBA; Edmund B. Everette, MBA;
William R. Graves, MBA; N. Thomas Stephens, Ph.D.;
Nathaniel E. Villaire, Ed.D.
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 aeronautical science, aviation management
and aviation meteorology, each with flight and nonflight
options, and aviation computer science. The aeronautical
science, aviation computer science and aviation management
programs are fully accredited by the Aviation Accreditation
Board International (AABI). The college offers a Master of
Science in Aviation (MSA) with options in airport development
and management, and applied aviation safety; and a Master
of Science with options in aviation human factors and human
factors in aeronautics (online).
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.
Six 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); Society of Experimental Test
Pilots; 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 FIT Aviation,
LLC, a subsidiary of the university that maintains and operates
a fleet of more than 50 single- and multiengine training aircraft
at nearby Melbourne International Airport. This towered
airport hosts a mix of air carrier and general aviation traffic and
includes modern instrument landing systems and radar approach
control facilities. 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 offer valuable opportunities for varied
airport approaches, landings and takeoffs.
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