2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

DEGREE PROGRAMS
College of Aeronautics
Dean Kenneth P. Stackpoole, Ph.D., ATP
Associate Dean
Donna F. Wilt, Ph.D.
On-Campus 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.
Online Degree Programs
Aviation Safety, MSA
Human Factors in Aeronautics, M.S.
Undergraduate Minor Programs
Aviation Environmental Science
Aviation Management
Flight Technology
Director, Aviation Studies Division
Victoria Dunbar, M.S.
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.
Michael K. Karim, Ph.D., international operations.
Ralph D. Kimberlin, Ph.D., flight performance and stability.
Kenneth P. Stackpoole, Ph.D., ATP, air transportation system.
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.
Michael A. Gallo, Ph.D., statistics, research design, educational theory,
computer technology and networking.
Korhan Oyman, Ph.D., aviation planning, economics, financial management.
Tom Utley, Ph.D., meteorology, environmental science.
Donna F. Wilt, Ph.D., complex aviation systems, aeronautical science and
technology, aviation management.
Assistant Professors
John H. Cain, Ph.D., ATP, aeronautical science, aviation management.
Peter G. Dunn, M.S., ATP, airline operations, advanced aircraft systems,
aviation technology.
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Victoria Dunbar, M.S., aeronautical science and technology.
Ulreen O. Jones, M.S., ACIP, aviation planning, airport design, computeraided
design, aviation computer applications.
Timothy G. Rosser, MBA, aeronautical science and technology.
Instructor
Ismael Cremer, M.S., aeronautical science and technology, air transportation
environmental science.
Adjunct Faculty
D.S. Beard, M.S.; C.A. Bourne, M.S.; R. Kimberlin; P. Michaels, MBA;
M.F. Read, M.A.S.; D.A. Vincenzi, Ph.D.
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); Air
Traffic Control Club; 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.