Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
COLLEGE OF AVIATION
DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
The College of Aviation A passion for aviation runs deep in the College of Aviation’s students, faculty, staff and industry partners. By fueling that passion with knowledge, training and industry-leading technology, the College of Aviation is preparing a new generation to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. 02 Facing Tomorrow’s Biggest Challenge
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Spearheading the Evolution of Aviation
A Passion for Aviation
Alumni Spotlight: Sabrina Woods
Advanced Industry Technology
Initiatives Open Doors for Inclusion
Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Cosgrove
Teaming Up For Tomorrow
The Birthplace of Bold Ideas
College of Aviation: By the Numbers
Researchers Set Sights on Real-World Challenges
Faculty Spotlights
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COLLEGE OF AVIATION
Dean’s Message
Our college is known for skilled pilots, air traffic controllers, meteorologists and aviation maintenance technicians. Their talent is in high demand and it fills a skills gap that is critical to our economy. Our graduates also propel the industry forward — and safeguard the National Airspace System — as they advance the design and performance of space operations and uncrewed aircraft systems. We will continue to work with the aviation and aerospace industry to test, design and apply solutions that will move passengers, cargo and — perhaps one day — colonists to Mars, both safely and efficiently. That sky is not the limit for Embry-Riddle — it’s our starting place.
Dear friends and colleagues, “I love the smell of jet fuel in the morning.” So says a t-shirt I see every day on campus. I couldn’t agree more. But why just in the morning? One of the joys of being the Dean of the College of Aviation is that I am surrounded by people who share a passion for everything related to aviation. On the Daytona Beach Campus, we operate a busy flight line and fill six buildings with specialized classrooms, labs and simulators. In addition to our 14 College of Aviation degrees, ranging from associate degree programs to a Ph.D. in Aviation, our Colleges of Engineering, Business and Arts & Sciences also focus on the emerging challenges faced by a global industry. The resulting breadth of experience, perspectives and resources positions Embry-Riddle to make invaluable contributions to international safety, policy development, business best practices, the design of manned and unmanned systems and the art and science of flight.
Sincerely,
Alan J. Stolzer, Ph.D., FRAeS Dean of the College of Aviation
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Alan J. Stolzer, Ph.D., FRAeS Dean, College of Aviation Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society Education: Ph.D. in Technology Management Indiana State University Master of Aeronautical Science Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Academic Experience: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean (2016-Present) Chair of Doctoral Studies; Associate Dean for Research (2008-2016)
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33 % Increase in College of Aviation enrollment from 2012 to 2022
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FUTURE-FOCUSED
A Passion for Aviation Aviation has been the heart and soul of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University since its first pilots-in-training took flight in 1926. As the university evolved to meet the expanding needs of the industry, the College of Aviation remained at the nexus of learning. Today, students continue to reach for new heights — and they’re not just leading from the cockpit. Through rigorous research and innovative experimentation, the College of Aviation is designing the future of aviation. With state-of-the-art equipment and technology, 29 research and teaching labs, a School of Graduate Studies and growing collaboration with academia, industry and government, the college comprises a unique educational ecosystem poised to become the world’s leader in applied aviation research and discovery. The College of Aviation promotes the exploration of aviation from all angles: Aeronautical Science Aviation Maintenance Aerospace and Occupational Safety Air Traffic Management Space Operations Meteorology Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Embry-Riddle Solutions We are working with industry leaders to move talent into the workforce faster, without compromising quality. Here are just a few examples of partnerships and programs to meet industry challenges: Airline Partnerships A partnership with Delta Propel Pilot Career Path will take students from Embry-Riddle to the Delta flight deck through three career routes on an accelerated timeline of 42 months or less. NextGen Training Faculty and student researchers investigated and recommended improvements to the FAA Academy and Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) schools training NextGen air traffic management professionals. Best practices identified included scenario-based instruction, gaming simulations, voice recognition and synthesis of Intelligent Tutoring Systems to minimize cost and instruction time. Gaetz Aerospace Institute Our dual enrollment aerospace education program enables Embry-Riddle to provide STEM education courses to high school students, inspiring their future as they earn college credit.
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CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT
Advanced Industry Technology The College of Aviation is home to the most wide-ranging collection of aircraft and training technology in academia. Hands-on, immersive learning plays a pivotal role in the college’s education, which prepares the next generation of aviation professionals to take on significant challenges and opportunities.
systems, students gain practical experience flying modern uncrewed and autonomous platforms. The college’s UAS simulation facility brings scenario-based training to life, providing an immersive environment to practice advanced operations, emergency procedures, adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments. Equipped with industry-recognized certifications, students are prepared to fly a wide array of flight applications and safely manage UAS programs. Our alumni comprise the thought leaders of major UAS and advanced air mobility companies around the world. Virtual Reality to Enhance Training In 2017, the college formed the XR Lab to support the adoption, research and development of Extended Reality (XR) — a term that encompasses all forms of spatial computing such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. The XR Lab works directly with Embry-Riddle faculty to develop, deploy and research innovative new XR applications each year to provide students an augmented learning experience. Using the extensive knowledge of our instructors, we develop impactful learning programs that prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Lab initiatives include the Cessna 172 Walkaround, Virtual Reality Carburetor Replacement, CyVR-T-Cybersecurity VR Trainer and the Virtual Reality Aviation Illusion Trainer (VRAIT). Space Operations The first of its kind, the college’s laboratories include a space suit lab, payloads and rockets lab, space flight and mission control lab, as well as a virtual reality space station lab. Ongoing partnerships with industry leaders like NASA, Blue Origin, NanoRacks and PLD Space provide real-world experiences for students to build and launch science payloads aboard industry launch vehicles, including the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket and NASA high altitude aircraft.
Simulators With one airline transport category level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), nine level 6 Flight Training Devices (FTDs), two level 5 FTDs, six Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs), two crosswind procedure trainers, 10 Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) that employ Virtual Reality (VR) and 11 Virtual Reality procedure trainers, Embry-Riddle boasts the most advanced flight training simulation fleet in collegiate aviation. The Advanced Flight Simulation Center is home to Embry-Riddle’s innovative new program Preflight Immersion Laboratory for Operations Training (PILOT). This program employs a mixture of VR and flight simulation to prepare new students for real aircraft training. It focuses on initial flight training in a simulated environment. The PILOT program has proven to reduce training costs and student anxiety while decreasing training time and improving performance. Aviation Maintenance Engines form the crux of mechanical training. The college houses an extensive power plant collection, including a number of CFM56, J-85 and JT8 classic turbofan engines, versions of which are used in commercial and military flight. Hands-on learning with industry current avionics, composites and electrical systems training provides experience in all aspects of aviation maintenance. Uncrewed (UAS) The College of Aviation is at the forefront of emerging technologies, preparing students to lead the next generation of National Airspace System users. With a diverse fleet of uncrewed aircraft
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Next Generation Equipment The XR Lab supports the work of College of Aviation faculty to develop,
deploy and research innovative extended reality applications.
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35 % Of 2017-2022 faculty hires were female
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DEDICATION TO DIVERSITY
Initiatives Open Doors for Inclusion
In addition, Embry-Riddle partners with The Boeing Company on the Boeing Scholars program, which supports underrepresented students, veterans and their dependents pursuing degrees in aeronautical science, aircraft maintenance and STEM-related fields. Since 2019, the Boeing Scholars at Embry-Riddle program has served 44 future leaders. Boeing also offers a number of other valuable programs for students, such as The Boeing Career Mentoring Program, which matches 30 to 40 students per year with alumni mentors and offers internship placements. In addition, Embry-Riddle typically has a large presence at the Women in Aviation International annual conference. At the conference, on our campuses, and even in places like South Africa, Embry-Riddle offers both in-person and online learning activities that are fun and hands-on to help girls see themselves in aviation careers. As the leading educator of tomorrow’s workforce, Embry-Riddle is consistently working on groundbreaking programs that make higher education accessible for everyone worldwide, including military service members, veterans and their families.
During the last decade, Embry-Riddle’s focus on innovative programs that increase the representation of women and other groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM has paid off across all of its campuses. After all, transformative thinking happens when people with many different perspectives share their ideas and, today more than ever, it is vital to utilize the entire potential talent pool and help all students be ready to succeed. Professor and Director of Diversity Initiatives Michele Halleran currently leads several efforts aimed at increasing the number of female students in all College of Aviation degree programs. Professor Halleran began leading the student representatives of the Women’s Ambassador Mentoring Program in 2019, helping to engage incoming female students before they arrive at the university. The ambassadors continue to be mentors to students and in the three years since she started the College of Aviation branch of the program, female enrollment in the Aeronautical Science degree program increased by 4.2 percentage points. In 2022, Professor Halleran helped launch a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee within the University Aviation Association that is aimed at promoting diversity through educational opportunities, workshops, committee meetings, white papers and forums. Professor Halleran is also serving as the first chair of the Embry-Riddle Women in Aviation Education Committee, which was founded by Board of Trustee member Ken Dufour. Assisted by Philanthropy, the Women’s Giving Circle was also established to fund available scholarships for underrepresented students.
Women’s Giving Circle Learn more about the
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RESEARCH HUB
The Birthplace of Bold Ideas Born as a school for teaching people how to fly, Embry-Riddle has evolved into an institution that guides the entire aviation industry toward a safer and more viable future. A growing emphasis on research at the College of Aviation plays a pivotal role.
With researchers and students engaged in “exponential thinking” day in and day out, new developments show no signs of slowing down. “College of Aviation faculty are playing a major role in what the future of the air transportation system will look like through their ongoing contributions to government, industry and the public good,” said Dr. Winter. Embry-Riddle is at the forefront of several landmark research initiatives across the country and beyond through two Centers for Excellence — TTHP (Technical Training Human Performance) and ASSURE (Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence). As a globally recognized standard bearer for aviation safety management, the College of Aviation has assisted aviation leaders around the world in researching various operational issues.
“The college has positioned itself as the worldwide leader in aviation and aerospace scholarship and research,” said Dr. Scott Winter, Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Doctoral Studies. “The industry’s challenges of tomorrow will be solved by the research conducted today in the College of Aviation.” The new capabilities cut across the college’s five designated research focus areas: Aviation Safety Applied Aviation Human Factors Aviation Pedagogy Meteorology Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Researchers have access to 29 on-campus labs, a robust network of faculty and student researchers from across the university and an engaged group of industry partners who have worked alongside Embry-Riddle for decades. This combination of cutting-edge technology, interdisciplinary collaboration and open dialogue with industry enables the college to spearhead groundbreaking solutions to aviation’s most pressing challenges.
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Personal Touch The Meteorology program maintains a 1:7 faculty-to-student ratio for exceptional individualized student attention and mentoring.
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Researchers Set Sights on Real-World Challenges The College of Aviation is addressing industry challenges through applied research that will transform the future of flight. Research teams collaborate with other departments, disciplines, universities and even countries to ensure the depth and breadth of exploration. By joining forces Safety and Virtual Reality As aircraft advance technologically and new modes of transportation emerge (e.g., VTOL) so too must the approach for training and maintaining those aerospace vehicles. The college is
invested and focused on how to take advantage of technologies such as XR/VR to enrich the learning experience of both our students and the industry while improving efficiency as costs of training continue to climb in both a simulation environment and the classroom. Avionics, control systems, flight deck and propulsion are examples of critical systems that are taught extensively to ensure safety. Incoming student pilots in the Aeronautical Science program are trained with tools such as extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and rapidly adapt to the technology in gaming systems, so we are exploring the use of the technology to increase both the rate/level of learning (increasing efficiency) while reducing training costs. Uncrewed (UAS) Dr. Kevin Adkins, Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science, and colleagues are meteorologically instrumenting UAS to better understand and characterize the lower atmosphere. “The atmospheric boundary layer, the lowest layer of the atmosphere adjacent to the Earth’s surface, is the next domain for sustained aviation operations. This portion of the atmosphere is highly turbulent and contains a variety of microclimates. Better understanding this environment and how uncrewed aircraft behave in it is key to opening-up the potential of advanced air mobility,” said Dr. Adkins.
with industry leaders, researchers carve out the shortest path from discovery to application. Research highlights include the following: Applied Human Factors Our researchers address complex, real-world challenges with operational impact through collaborative, multidisciplinary human-centered interaction design. We are actively investigating ways to accelerate the development of expertise using mixed reality technologies for training, redesigning operational procedures to reduce the risk of Loss of Control In-Flight and developing novel human-machine interfaces for vehicles ranging from advanced air mobility to commercial space operations. We are committed to the idea that technology serves humanity and therefore focus on understanding people and their activities and make that central to the design of complex work systems. The aim of our research is to drive innovative design for systems and system interactions between humans and machines to enhance safety and to promote novel operational concepts.
UAS Taking Off A report by the Aerospace Industries Association of America suggests the large UAS market has a forecasted annual revenue prediction of as much as $30 billion with the creation of more than 60,000 jobs to support industry by 2036.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS The College of Aviation remains at the forefront of the innovation sphere. When the industry needs experts, they turn to us.
Dr. Barbara Holder Presidential Research Fellow and Associate Professor of School of Graduate Studies Aviation Systems Interactions
“My work focuses less on the technology and more on how people think when they interact with it,” Holder noted. Holder’s college dean, Dr. Alan Stolzer, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Holder to the College of Aviation. Her expertise in real-world cognition to improve safety and system performance is a perfect fit for us as we continue to develop a top-tier research program in that area.” A pilot herself, Holder and her husband own an aerobatic airplane and live in the Spruce Creek fly-in neighborhood near Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. Holder has served as the principal investigator on multiple projects looking at issues such as cognitive skills degradation, smart human-machine collaboration and much more. Before joining Embry-Riddle in November 2021, Holder had worked since 2015 as a fellow in Advanced Technology at Honeywell Aerospace, where she studied human-machine issues across a wide range of aircraft. Earlier, she spent 15 years with The Boeing Company. There, she was an associate technical fellow and lead scientist of the Flight Deck Concept Center. Holder is chair of the Human Factors Subcommittee to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Research, Engineering and Development Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the FAA’s Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee’s Flight Path Management Working Group. She is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. She has nine patents and multiple scholarly publications.
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s most recent Presidential Fellow, Dr. Holder studies how pilots think in order to develop aviation systems and procedures that are as safe, efficient and easy-to-understand as possible. While Holder’s mission at Embry-Riddle is to create a university-wide research center focused on flight operations informed by real-world cognition and human factors, she resides in the College of Aviation’s School of Graduate Studies. Holder has devoted her career to understanding the complex relationships between people and technology. In particular, she has studied how commercial airline pilots worldwide make sense of the technologies they use to operate modern jets. Her research leverages a technique called cognitive ethnography to capture the thought processes behind flying. Such insights are critically important for designing next- generation training programs and flight decks as well as the various roles of people within the aviation system. Holder systematically observes pilots in their natural habitat. Over the years, she has joined U.S. Navy officers as they trained to fly sub-hunter helicopters. She has completed extensive field studies of global air transport flight operations, observing commercial airline pilots from the jump-seat to identify how they use, understand and interact with the technologies on the flight deck. That information helped Holder guide the design of several 787 flight deck systems. It also helped her redesign the Boeing Quick Reference Handbook — the manual pilots use to respond to emergency and non-normal events — for all then-in-production Boeing airplanes.
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Dr. Juan Merkt Associate Professor of Aeronautical Science Energy Management
Juan Merkt is advancing aircraft energy management training as a best practice to enhance aviation safety and efficiency. Merkt firmly believes that proper energy management not only saves lives but is also good for the environment, and thus a first step towards embracing principles of sustainability. His efforts include designing a one-of-a-kind course on principles of aircraft energy management at Embry-Riddle and collaborating with the FAA to write the first-ever chapter on energy management in the latest edition of the Airplane Flying Handbook .
Michele Halleran Professor of Aeronautical Science Director of Diversity Initiatives
Michele Halleran’s diverse role at Embry-Riddle allows her to provide education, training and recruit women into the aviation industry. As a faculty member, she mentors future pilots. As the Director of Diversity Initiatives, Michele develops outreach programs that engage students who are interested in aviation to attend Embry-Riddle.
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SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
Facing Tomorrow’s Biggest Challenge Embry-Riddle’s College of Aviation prepares students for challenges and opportunities in the dynamic and evolving aviation and aerospace industry and is now putting new emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that address the vital quest for sustainability.
Closer to home, Embry-Riddle’s renowned Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC) has taxi-tested an aircraft run exclusively on electric power that could be a model for the coming wave of urban air vehicles expected within the next decade, and could also could have additional impact on the rest of commercial aviation. Embry-Riddle was recently awarded a $25,000 Sea Grant to assess conditions in the Indian River Lagoon and to help prioritize green infrastructure. The National Sea Grant College Program is part of an academic consortium funded by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. As part of this grant, students and faculty are working together to collect data through UAS remote sensing. Researchers will use this data to create digital elevation models that monitor and map the environment to determine how water flows and how the impacts of climate change and urbanization can be reduced. Through this research, Embry-Riddle will help to improve water quality in the 156-mile-long lagoon, which is widely recognized as the most biodiverse estuary in North America. With the future of aviation and aerospace now undoubtedly tied to sustainability success, Embry-Riddle’s innovative approach and pioneering programs stand apart in empowering students to make a real difference when it comes to this critical new horizon, which has the potential to impact all our lives.
In order to meet these challenges, each of the College of Aviation’s 13 degree programs is integrating discipline-specific content into its curriculum to ensure graduates are aware of and literate in the emerging concept of sustainable aviation. That’s just the beginning. Embry-Riddle’s College of Aviation students can examine the full scope of sustainability efforts, an ability that will give them a key competitive edge in the future job market. The latest sustainability initiatives range from the development of biofuels and carbon offset strategies to cutting waste from single-use plastic products and introducing more efficient recycling programs. Both Boeing and Airbus have invested billions of dollars into designing new aircraft that cut emissions and boost efficiency, while also exploring new fuel alternatives and working to build sustainability goals into all aspects of their global operations.
Energy Management in Action The Bar-tailed Godwit, a one-pound bird, holds the world record in flight efficiency. On an annual flight from Alaska to New Zealand, they fly over 7,000 miles in 8 days over the Pacific Ocean flapping their wings non-stop, without refueling. The College of Aviation is pioneering key principles such as “fuel energy height” and “energy gradient” to train pilots in flight efficiency.
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Advanced Research The Space Operations program has a major focus on space law and policy at a time when these concepts are being molded within our government.
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Spearheading the Evolution of Aviation
The School of Graduate Studies offers five degrees: the Master of Science in Aviation, Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management, Master of Science in Space Operations, Master of Science in Uncrewed Systems and the world’s first Ph.D. in Aviation. As offerings continue to evolve, the School of Graduate Studies will focus on the areas most critical to the future of aviation: safety and maintenance, uncrewed aircraft systems, simulation and modeling and sustainability in aviation and aerospace. Making the revolutionary routine requires the cooperation of academia, government and industry. From curriculum development to collaborative research, the college is joining forces with other organizations at the vanguard of aviation to propel the industry forward.
Imagine a campus that brings the best minds together to explore and collaborate. A place where you can ask questions and research pragmatic solutions. How do we adjust pre-flight protocol to minimize safety risks? What is the most effective way to use uncrewed aircraft systems in search and rescue missions? How do we stay on the leading edge of simulation training for pilots embarking on complicated air and space missions? At the College of Aviation’s School of Graduate Studies, students and faculty pose these and other difficult questions every day. Operating as a diverse alliance of departments across the college, they strive to find the answers. Established in 2017, the college’s School of Graduate Studies performs high-level, operational research at the speed of change. Agility, responsiveness and relevance are the hallmarks of the School of Graduate Studies’ approach, which gives faculty a lead role in shaping the school’s dynamic curriculum and direction of inquiry. Faculty members, all of whom have doctoral degrees and years of experience, frequently partner with private sector, government and military leaders to identify and solve critical aviation problems.
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SABRINA’S DEGREES Master of Science in Aeronautical Science (’12) Ph.D. in Aviation (’20)
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Catching Up With Dr. Sabrina Woods Senior Human Performance Investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board
What are you doing now? I very recently achieved what I consider as my “dream job.” I am a senior human performance investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. I get to take what I have learned about human performance and human error and apply it post-accident or significant incident. In doing so I hope to help build better mitigations and an operating environment better suited to absorb the inevitable human error. How did the College of Aviation contribute to your work today? Access to a phenomenal library of research materials that I still use today, and a platform for building a solid network of like-minded aviation and safety professionals. The College of Aviation helped open many doors I would have not known even existed. How do you think the aviation industry will change in the future? The focus is definitely shifting from a technology- based approach to aviation safety, to threat and error management and how the human exists and is able to function within the complete system. What role do you think Embry-Riddle might play in the future of Aviation? As a premier aviation institution, Embry-Riddle will have a positive impact that will shape the future of the industry.
As a young Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the United States Air Force witnessing the aftermath of a tragic F-16 accident, Sabrina Woods knew her path was about to alter forever. Twenty years later, she has taken her desire to understand human error and channeled it into a career as an investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. How did you get interested in Human Factors? Through the Air Force. I was an aircraft maintenance officer, mostly working on fighter aircraft. Later I also trained to be an accident investigator; I both loved and excelled at it. It wasn’t until working on my first fatal aircraft accident that I knew I wanted to do something different, however. I wanted to learn more about what causes human error and how to protect against it. Why did you decide on Embry-Riddle? In my mind, it was the best. They offered great human factors courses and who better to learn more about aviation from than a university focused on aeronautics?
Shining Example Approximately 1,700 domestic air carrier, commuter, air taxi and general aviation accidents and incidents happen each year — some resulting in destruction of property, significant injury or even loss of life. The College of Aviation’s education, safety management program training and safety processes are a key asset in ensuring the continued decrease of these mishaps and the future of aviation.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Catching Up With Andrew Cosgrove Director of Maintenance at Satcom Direct Growing up in Charleston, SC, close to
My success and advancement in my career began because of the foundation those programs gave me. The alumni network and connections that Embry-Riddle and its instructors have is also second to none. Because of them I was able to start my career in corporate aviation at a very respectable large corporate flight department. How do you think the Aviation Industry will change in the future? Aviation overall has changed dramatically the past few years and is only recently starting to come back to normal levels. Corporate travel is much the same, though as more and more people see private aviation as no longer a means but as a necessity it will continue to grow at a rapid pace. The private/corporate aviation industry is already seeing the need for qualified individuals to maintain and operate the growing corporate market. What role do you think Embry-Riddle might play in the future of aviation? I truly believe Embry-Riddle will continue to do what it does best — provide a quality foundation and the best starting point for the individuals who want to succeed in this industry. The Aviation Maintenance Science department continues to collaborate throughout the aviation industry to make sure its students not only have the knowledge and abilities to meet the standards of the FAA, but to make sure they are taught the specialized skills and have the understanding to meet the current industry needs of modern aircraft. Programs like the Avionics Line Maintenance and the training and knowledge they provide are going to become more necessary as aircraft continue to evolve, and Embry-Riddle is making sure they are ahead of that need.
Charleston Air Force base, Andrew’s father would regularly take him and his younger brother to the airport to watch C-141s take off and land. It was amazing to watch such big machines fly through the air. From an early age, Andrew knew he wanted to be involved in aviation and work with aircraft.
How did you get interested in Aviation Maintenance?
I have always been a hands-on person and love understanding how things function and fixing things that are broken. Aviation Maintenance was the perfect fit. Why did you decide on Embry-Riddle? Embry-Riddle is widely regarded as the best institution for aviation across multiple disciplines. I knew that was the place I needed to be in order to have the best foundation and chance of success. What are you doing now? Today I oversee day-to-day operations associated with aircraft maintenance and hangar operations for Satcom Direct’s corporate flight department. This includes performing preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs, as well as long-term planning of aircraft maintenance and budgeting for multiple corporate aircraft. How did the College of Aviation contribute to your work today? The Aviation Maintenance Science program is arguably the best and most thorough FAA Airframe and Powerplant program out there. Combine that with the Avionics Line Maintenance program, and you can’t ask for a better foundation to begin your career.
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ANDREW’S DEGREES Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance (’12) Master of Business Administration in Aviation (’20)
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INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Teaming Up for Tomorrow As a breeding ground for passionate, high-caliber aviation professionals, the College of Aviation’s success is rooted in its strong relationships and innovative collaborations with industry, governmental agencies and the military. Through these invaluable partnerships, students and faculty gain access to powerful resources. In turn, industry leaders can tap into the brightest talent to help solve their biggest challenges today and begin developing the solutions they will need tomorrow.
“The Industry Advisory Board is a best practice that the College of Aviation has adopted over the years to stay close to industry needs and trends, and to adapt the college’s curricula accordingly. Of equal importance is the opportunity of the students and faculty to interact and network with the board members and their organizations. Embry-Riddle is to be commended on its approach to continuous improvement and evolution.” Andy Nureddin Current Chair of the College of Aviation Industry Advisory Board; Fleet Leader Global 7500, Bombardier (Retired)
Filling Critical Gaps with Industry- Centric Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Space Operations, the first degree of its kind, was the direct result of conversations with the FAA, NASA and industry partners. The curriculum was developed in tandem with the commercial space industry and affiliated agencies and fulfills the industry need for a workforce with skill sets beyond traditional engineering to include space mission planning, analysis and execution. Faculty Engaged in Shaping Industry Regulations The college faculty collaborate daily with the FAA and other safety organizations to advance regulations in line with the growth of technology, including virtual and augmented reality. Industry Advisory Board: Industry Insight Connecting aviation industry leaders with faculty and students, the Industry Advisory Board regularly consults with the college regarding the challenges and opportunities shaping aviation. Members of the College of Aviation’s Industry Advisory Board represent organizations that are leading the world in aviation and aeronautics.
Industry Board Representation: Flawless Execution NBAA Delta Airlines
Strategea Group, Inc. Booz Allen Hamilton JetBlue Airways AAR Corp. Cargo Airline Association (CAA) LGM Enterprises, LLC and FlyExclusive, LLC Amerijet International Airlines Joby Aviation Founder (Retired President) Women in Aviation International Republic Airways Air Traffic Control Association Frasca International Lockheed Martin Commercial Civil Space NOAA Aviation Weather Center Journey Aviation
NASA KSC Weather The Boeing Company GA Telesis, LLC
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Delta Propel Program Delta Air Lines partners with university accredited aviation programs to interview collegiate students. Successful candidates will be provided a Qualified Job Offer, detailing a defined path and an accelerated timeline to become a Delta pilot.
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APPLIED LEARNING REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE The View From 30,000 Feet
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Program Pioneers: The nation’s first Ph.D. in Aviation program.
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Real Environment: State-of-the-art Air Traffic Management labs utilizing some of the same equipment used by professional air traffic controllers in the United States.
Innovation: The nation’s first degree in Space Operations. 29 1 st Labs Space Ops
State-of-the-Art: 29 labs within the college for optimal hands-on learning opportunities. Centers of Excellence: Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) and Technical Training and Human Performance (TTHP) provide practical experiences for real-world situations. 6 2 Our Expanse: Comprised of 97,000 square feet, the Hagedorn Complex contains six modern facilities on our Daytona Beach Campus. FAA Centers Facilities
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First All-Female AMS Team Embry-Riddle’s first all-female AMS team traveled to Dallas, Texas, to represent the university at the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition, where they participated in several events and showcased their skills against current and future maintenance professionals from around the world.
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