Robert Beard Airframe and Power plant Instructor 316.677.1906 Rbeard@watc.edu Rm # S202 Airframe and Powerplant license 22 years United States Air Force, B-52 and B-1 bomber crew chief 12 years Learjet experimental flight test mechanic 5 years at current job Finishing associate s degree
Dawn Brown Aviation Maintenance Technology 316.677.1571 rhoffman@watc.edu Cowley County Community College, Associate of Applied Science Southwestern, Bachelor of Science Airframe & Power plant Certification 11 years, industry technician, Rubbermaid & Calmar 2 years, A&P independent contractor, Strother Field 1 year, tool crib, Cowley College 5 years, AMT faculty, Cowley College 5+ years, AMT faculty, WATC 2+ years, adjunct faculty specialized training, WATC/Spirit AMT105 Technical Math AMT107 Aircraft Drawings AMT109 Physics AMT111 Materials & Processes AMT113 Basic Electricity AMT115 Weight & Balance AMT116 Aircraft Instrument Systems AMT117 Mechanics Privileges & Limitations AMT119 Maintenance Publications, Forms, & Records AMT120 Airframe Inspection AMT123 Cleaning & Corrosion Control AMT125 Fluid Lines & Fittings AMT127 Ground Operations & Service AMT131 General Review & Test AMT151 Aircraft Electrical Systems AMT155 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems AMT161 Fire Protection Systems AMT163 Ice & Rain Control Systems AMT165 Cabin Atmosphere & Control Systems AMT169 Communication & Navigation Systems AMT173 Position & Warning Systems AMT186 Aircraft Review & Test CTS073 Spirit Refresher Sheet Metal and Plate Test HLC Criterion 5 co-chair Faculty Council Faculty Negotiation Team Industry Advocate Team Skills USA coach SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES Professional Aviation Maintenance Association FAA Safety Team Representative
Robert Gaeddert Aviation Maintenance Technology, Instructor 316.677.1700 rgaeddert@watc.edu Pittsburg State University BS Technical Education Airframe & Power plant Mechanic, Inspection Authorization Private and Instrument Pilot 11 years, Mechanic in General Aviation Aircraft 25 years Wichita Vocational Technical School and Wichita Area Technical College
James Hall Aerospace Faculty 316.677.1852 jhall@watc.edu Butler County College AAS Friends University BBA Six Sigma Green Belt TPS Certified Skill Coach 10 Years Aircraft Experience, Cessna & Hawker Beechcraft AVC 102 Precision Instruments AVC 103 Geometric Dimension & Tolerance AVC 104 Quality Control Concepts AVC 105 Aircraft Familiarization AVC 107 Fundamentals for Aerospace Manufacturing AVC 108 Aircraft Systems & Components AVC 112 Blueprint Reading AVC 120 Introductions to Sealing AVC 125 Bonding and Grounding AVC 130 Assembly Mechanic Orientations AVC 135 Hand Tools AVC 140 Electrical Bonding & Grounding AVC 145 Power Island EBS 116 Math Fundamentals Current MBA Candidate Friends University
Rebecca Hoffman Aviation Faculty 316.677.9427 rhoffman@watc.edu Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics with Aviation Safety minor University of Southern California-Viterbi School of Engineering-Safety Program Management 31 years in the Aviation industry including 10 years as a helicopter mechanic and more than 20 years combined safety experience. OSHA General Industry/Aerospace Safety Global Professional Standards Blueprint Reading Aircraft Systems & Components Aircraft Familiarization Precision Instruments Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Math Fundamentals Fundamentals of Aircraft Manufacturing Airframe & Powerplant certification Human Factors in Safety (MS or Doctoral Programs) Operations Management (MS) SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES US Army Aviation veteran Cooking/baking Gardening Animal rescue (Weimeraners)
Brandon Hunt Aerospace Coatings and Paint Technology, Instructor 316.677.1334 bhunt@watc.edu LAB M151 Missouri University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 16 years, Aerospace/Industrial Coatings Technical Professional 2 years, Director, Advanced Coatings Lab, National Institute for Aviation Research ACP100 Introduction to Coatings and Paint Technology ACP101 Surface Preparation and Coatings ACP102 Performance and Durability of Coatings ACP103 Color Technology ACP104 Specialized Coatings Processes ACP105 Specialized Detailing ACP106 Aerospace Coatings and Materials ACP107 Aerospace Program Management ACP110 Integrated Assembly Capstone Project ACP111 Technical Co-Operative Project Solar Heat Reflective Coatings Lightning Strike Protection Coatings Great Plains Robotics Alliance SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES Kansas Licensed Family Foster Home Faith Builders Respite Family Home Central Christian Church, Central Kids Ministry, Lead Teacher
Sarah Irick Aviation Faculty, Avionics 316.677.1028 sirick@watc.edu Master of Aeronautical Science Human Factors & Education Technology Bachelor of Science, General Studies FCC License 6 years - United States Air Force Communication & Navigation Systems (B-52) 3 years FAA Airway Transportation System Specialist Technical Math Basic Electricity Intro to Avionics Wiring Comm / Nav Aircraft Maintenance Troubleshooting Apply for PHD in Human Factors Psychology for 2014 Fall Semester
John Michael Aviation Instructor 316.677.1915 jmichael@watc.edu Certificated Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner Nearly 10 years USAF KC-135 and B1B mechanic 10+ years General Aviation to include Maintenance Management and Delivery of new Aircraft Teaching Aviation Maintenance since 2006
Christine Parks Lead Faculty, Composites 316.677.9400 cparks@watc.edu RM. M158 Friends University, Bachelor of Science 26 years, Composites, Boeing/Spirit AeroSystems 3 years, Kansas Substitute Teacher, Kansas State Department of Education CFT 101 Introduction To Composites CFT 130 Composites Fabrication Methods/Applications CFT 106 Composites Finish Trim CFT 107 Composites Assembly Society of the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering American Composites Manufacturers Association SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES Boy Scout Merit Badge College
Ronald K. Persinger Faculty, Aviation Maintenance Technology 316.677.1553 rpersinger@watc.edu Spartan School of Aeronautics, Completion Certificate, Aviation Maintenance Technology Federal Aviation Administration Certification, Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant 37 total years in Aerospace industry 17 years in assembly, modification, flight line maintenance and inspection of commercial and military, transport and business category turboprop/turbojet/turbofan engine aircraft 20 years experience teaching maintenance and repair of commuter airliners and general aviation aircraft
Richard L. Rogers Faculty, Aviation Maintenance 316.677.1915 rrogers@watc.edu RM. S202 Culver-Stockton College, Bachelor of Science Aircraft Maintenance Technology Business Administration Economics Spartan School of Aeronautics, Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate Airframe and Power Plant Certification US Army NCO Safety School Various US Army NCO Leadership classes and schools US Army Helicopter Schools Aviation Industry (Manufacturing) Schools 1 year Hickam Wheeler AFB Aero Club, A & P mechanic, Wheeler AFB, Hawaii 4 months, Elliott Flying Service, A & P mechanic and parts distribution trainee, Quad City Airport, Moline, Illinois 15 years, Active Duty US Army, Army Reserve, and Missouri Army National Guard, and New Jersey Army National Guard (Helicopter Mechanic, Helicopter Crew Chief) 12 ½ years Technical Writer, F/A-18A//B/C/D and T/AV8B Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Fuel and Egress systems, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St Louis MO 8 years Technical Writer, CH-47 Helicopter Senior Lead, and Subject Matter Expert, Structures and Mechanical Systems, Boeing Helicopters, Ridley Park, PA 9 Years Technical Writer CH-47 Helicopter, KC-135, C-40, C-32, E-6, E4B and 767 Tanker Illustrated Parts Breakdown, Boeing IDS, Wichita, KS 1 ½ years Senior Technical Writer, SH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopters (US Navy, Marines & Coast Guard), Sikorsky Helicopters, Shelton, CT 5 years Instructor, Aviation Technical Center/National Center for Aviation Technology, Wichita, KS US Army Helicopter (Mechanical) Training NCO US Army Helicopter (Class room) Training NCO Aviation Technical Center Emergency Management Selective Service Board Member (Volunteer) FAA AMT Award SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer Various Kansas and FEMA Emergency Management training and schooling Selective Service Board Member (Volunteer)
Lance Rudman Instructor, Aerostructures 316.677.1572 lrudman@watc.edu RM. M133 A&P license Worked in the field as an A&P mechanic AER115 Faculty Council Leadership Council EB bank Committee NAC Development
David Salzman Aviation Faculty 316.677.1745 dsalzman@watc.edu FAA Mechanic Airframe and Powerplant Certified 20 years in avionics in the Unites States Air Force 3 years Cessna Aircraft Aviation Maintenance Technology Continuing education for aviation
Mark Stukey Instructor, Spirit 316.677.1332 mstukey@watc.edu RM. M101 Butler Community College, Associate of Science Friends University, Bachelor of Science 25 years, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Installation, Including 10 years of Supervision IND104 Drafting for Industrial Maintenance IND106 Direct & Alternating Current IND108 Industrial Wiring IND109 Basic Industrial PLC IND110 DC & AC Motors IND112 Fundamentals of Motor Control IND113 Solid State & Digital Devices IND114 Magnetic Starters & Braking IND116 Advanced Motor Controls IND121 Maintenance for Reliability IND131 Industrial PLC IND132 Industrial Instrumentation Industrial Systems/Electromechanical Program Development Maintenance Training in facilities and educational environments NFPA member SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES Boy Scout Electrical / Electronic Merit Badge College