Nicholas Rowe

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Nicholas Rowe (Nic)
Faculty Specialist II - Aviation Specialist
Office: 
(269) 964-5680
Location: 
Aviation Education Center, Office
Mailing address: 
Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
237 Helmer Road N
Battle Creek MI 49037-5305 USA
Education: 
  • M.B.A., Webster University
  • B.S., United States Air Force Academy
Bio: 

Nicholas Rowe joined the College of Aviation in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Currently, Nic instructs in the college’s Line-oriented Flight Training program on the Boeing 737 MAX flight training device.

Nic’s aviation career began in the US Air Force, where he flew the T-37, T-1, KC-135, and KC-10. He has been a Pilot, Pilot in Command, and Instructor Pilot, achieving the rating of Air Force Senior Pilot before he retired in 2022 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership positions ranging from small teams to large complex organizations, including commanding a training center that housed the most extensive simulation and training technology portfolio in the Air Force.