2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Aviation Department
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College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Black Hall Suite 225-1
400 East University Way 98926-7515
509-963-2364
Fax: 509-963-2377
Mail Stop 7515
aviation@cwu.edu
www.cwu.edu/aviation
See website for how this program may be used for educational and career purposes.
Faculty and Staff
Chair
Gregory Schwab, EdD
Professors
Amy L. Hoover, PhD, CFII, mountain flying, meteorology, human factors
Sundaram Nataraja, MS, EdD, CILT, aviation management, airport finance, airport/airlines marketing
Teresa Sloan, MIT, ATP, FAA ground schools, air transportation
Jason Underhill, MBA, ATP, CFII, aircraft systems and simulation, airline operations
Dale Wilson, MS, ATP, MGI, CFI, aviation safety, human factors, aviation weather
Assistant Professor
Peter Dittmer, EdD, MCFI, ATP, ground schools, air transportation
Lecturers
Rich Bates, CFII, MEI, assistant chief flight instructor
Cathy Busha, JD, aviation lawNathaniel Freedman, Senior Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII
Jeff Cole, Senior Flight Instructor, ATP, CFI, CFII
Anthony Davis, Senior Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, MEI
Andrew McIrvin, BS, ATP, DPE, chief flight instructor
Staff
Lisa Broweleit, program support supervisor
Alex Cater, dispatcher
Shae Parker, dipatcher
Robyn Webb, secretary senior
Department Information
The Department of Aviation offers two Bachelor of Science degrees.
Professional Pilot degree: Specializations in flight officer and commercial pilot
Aviation Management degree: Specializations in aviation management and aviation maintenance management.
Accrediting Information
The aviation department holds an FAA Air Agency certificate. Ground schools and flight labs are conducted under 14CFR Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. CWU aviation department is a member of the University Aviation Association.
Department Standards
Admissions
Students must apply for acceptance into a degree or specialization. Application will be reviewed upon acceptance to CWU. Admission decisions are based on a number of factors, including grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, financial capability, and a written statement of purpose, as outlined in the aviation department application form. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations require proof of citizenship for pilots.
Financial Obligations
Flight training fees are paid by the student and will be in addition to normal university tuition and fees (see aviation department website for current fees). Additional fees are required for AVP 444, AVP 445, and AVP 489 (see online student registration handbook). Additional costs for students enrolled in flight labs include current FAA charts, pilot supplies, and optional personal aviation headphones.
Program Outcomes
For information on program outcomes, please go to: www.cwu.edu/mission/assessment-improvement/slo-assessment-plans.
Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/aviation or by contacting the department directly.
ProgramsBachelor of Science (B.S.)MinorCoursesAviation Management (AVM)Aviation Pilot (AVP)
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