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Herman W. Linder
College of Aviation
… Faculty Member, Aircraft Mechanic and Pilot WMU College of Aviation Hall of Honor Class of 2013 Herm Linder was born in Washington, Illinois and began a lifelong love for aviation by building radio controlled model airplanes. As he … necessary education and certifications he began teaching aviation to others. He introduced aviation into his high …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/linder
Sidney Adams Jr.
College of Aviation
… Sidney Adams Jr. Battle Creek Community and Aviation Advocate, WMU Adjunct Assistant Professor WMU College of Aviation Hall of Honor Class of 2012 Born in rural … Administration. The youngest of 11 children, Sid’s love of aviation took off during his tenure as an 82 nd Airborne …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/adams
Director Flight Operations and Safety
Human Resources
… flight training and maintenance operations for a College of Aviation remote campus. Major duties Establishes and … staff and resources. Monitors compliance with College of Aviation policies and state and federal regulations … governing flight training, equipment maintenance and aviation safety. Reviews and approves reports on student …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009698
Elmer Clare "Buck" Weaver
College of Aviation
… and in March of 1918 entered the U. S. Army Signal Corps, Aviation Section. In 1926, Buck earned both his pilot and … In 1939, Western established the Department of Vocational Aviation, listing Elmer C. Weaver as the sole faculty …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/weaver
Curtis "Doc" Swanson
College of Aviation
… Engineer, Aircraft Pilot and Mechanic WMU College of Aviation Hall of Honor Class of 2014 Born and raised in … Graduating from the University of Illinois, Institute of Aviation with an A&P license, he entered WMU to complete his aviation education. At WMU he received his BS and MS. …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/swanson
Colonel (R) Richard Andrew Sperling
College of Aviation
… and Commercial Pilot, WMU Benefactor WMU College of Aviation Hall of Honor Class of 2012 Colonel(R) Richard … After retirement he continued to share his passion for aviation as a Boy Scout’s Aviation Merit Badge Counselor and EAA Young Eagles …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/sperling
Aircraft Dispatching and Scheduling
Academics
… Aircraft Dispatching and Scheduling Department of Aviation Sciences Custom URL dispatchcert …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/dispatchcert
Piper Super Cub with Amphibious Floats
College of Aviation
… nameplate. This seaplane was restored and built by WMU's Aviation Department. Float plane rating About Number in …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/aircraft/cub
Chief Aircraft Inspector
Human Resources
… Ensures the safety and reliability of the College of Aviation aircraft. Major duties Reviews Federal Aviation Administration and manufacturers’ directives, … for all fleet aircraft to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements and manufacturers’ …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009529
Director Flight Operations
Human Resources
… decision-making authorities in accordance with College of Aviation procedures and manuals to direct the execution of … reports to all key stakeholders within the College of Aviation. Creates, coordinates, and manages the student …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010983-0