Thomas L. Deckard

Hall of Honor Class of 2010

WMU Faculty Member and Flight Instructor, USAF Instructor Pilot

After serving as a T-38 instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Tom Deckard joined the faculty of WMU's Transportation Technology Department in 1974. He was initially assigned to teach flight and ground instruction in the aviation program. Throughout his 30 years of service to WMU, he also served as the Transportation Technology Department Chair, College of Aviation Faculty Chair and Director of Flight Education. Mr. Deckard advised students in all of the flight curricula as well. He is a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and the FAA Grand Rapids District Flight Instructor of the Year Award. Tom's commitment and dedication to students was never in doubt. He is highly regarded by past graduates as "the best" the aviation program could offer.