College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology

College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology The College of Aeronautics is recognized as one of the top university-based aviation programs in the nation.

Our programs and faculty have earned an international reputation for excellence in the education and preparation of aviation professionals. We are responsible for graduate and undergraduate programs in a variety of files such as Aeronautical Sciences, Aviation Management, Meteorology, Airport Management and Development, Human Factors, and Aviation Safety. We deliver world class educational program

s that lead to both flight and non-flight aviation careers. The success of our graduates and our international reputation for excellence speaks volumes about the programs we offer. It is the college’s intent to achieve and maintain a stable, highly sought after, top quality university aviation educational opportunity in an institutional environment known for technical excellence.

The College of Aeronautics would like to congratulate Aeronautical Science w/ Flight student, Tyler Cenci, on being awar...
05/28/2026

The College of Aeronautics would like to congratulate Aeronautical Science w/ Flight student, Tyler Cenci, on being awarded the United NYC ALPA Section 5, John Duetsch Memorial Scholarship!

Selected by a committee of United Airlines pilots and ALPA members, this award marks a momentous achievement for an already well-accomplished student. Last semester, Tyler was recognized for his academic and flight training performance during Honors Convocation, where he was awarded as an Outstanding Student of the Year recipient.

We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next!

Congratulations to Aviation Sciences Ph. D. candidate Carlie Swords on being awarded the 2026 National Training and Simu...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to Aviation Sciences Ph. D. candidate Carlie Swords on being awarded the 2026 National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) RADM Fred Lewis Postgraduate Scholarship. Carlie, who has worked in Dr. Meredith Carroll’s ATLAS Lab since 2023, plans to use the funds to help support her doctoral research in Aviation Human Factors.

Great work, Carlie, and best of luck in your future research!

Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was fortunate to host the FAA’s Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE)...
05/15/2026

Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was fortunate to host the FAA’s Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE) on campus. This mobile chamber is used for hypoxia training for pilots by providing simulated high-altitude conditions. This training is immensely valuable for a pilot to understand how their own body reacts in hypoxic conditions, with each participant able to identify their personal physiological symptoms.

We are grateful to the FAA for hosting the event on campus and allowing over 250 participants to experience the training. Florida Tech currently also offers students an elective course in aviation physiology where students are able to experience similar training in a hypo/hyperbaric chamber. 

The COA prides itself on giving students an immersive and well rounded aviation education and look forward to more such opportunities every year!

Check out Aeronautics Camp at Florida Tech! Offered July 13-17, this hands-on aviation camp gives middle school students...
05/13/2026

Check out Aeronautics Camp at Florida Tech!

Offered July 13-17, this hands-on aviation camp gives middle school students (ages 11-13) the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of flight through drones, simulators, air traffic control activities, aviation facility tours, and a real discovery flight!

https://floridatechaeronautics.totalcamps.com/shop/product/608545

Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was well represented by faculty and industry expert alumni at the Inaugural Florid...
05/12/2026

Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was well represented by faculty and industry expert alumni at the Inaugural Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium!

The sessions were filled with exciting opportunities to collaborate with OEMs, operators, airports, and consultants, in support of Florida and FDOT’s efforts to be a national and global leader in AAM.

Congratulations to the three College of Aeronautics students that are part of the Florida Tech Army ROTC Panther Battali...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to the three College of Aeronautics students that are part of the Florida Tech Army ROTC Panther Battalion on this morning’s commissioning!

We are extremely proud of you and thank you for your service!

Florida Tech College of Aeronautics students, faculty and alumni were once again making our presence know in the airport...
05/08/2026

Florida Tech College of Aeronautics students, faculty and alumni were once again making our presence know in the airport industry with a large representation at this week’s AAAE conference! Students got to network with industry experts and learn about all the great innovations happening around the country!

COA also had an extra special moment at the conference related to the AAAE Chair position. Rebecca Hupp, COA alumna and outgoing AAAE Chair, hands over to Marshall Stevens, COA alumnus, as the incoming Chair. Two amazing representations of the Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics! We could not be prouder of both of them!

Reflecting on another successful Aeronautics Week! The event is truly a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni, ...
04/25/2026

Reflecting on another successful Aeronautics Week! The event is truly a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni, learn from industry leaders, and inspire the next generation of aviation experts.

We are already counting down the days to Aeronautics Week 2027!

It all begins today!! Come out and listen to the amazing Keynote given by Scott “Intake” Kartvedt, former Blue Angels pi...
04/22/2026

It all begins today!! Come out and listen to the amazing Keynote given by Scott “Intake” Kartvedt, former Blue Angels pilot!

The College of Aeronautics was represented at the Industry, Engineering & Management Systems (IEMS) Conference held Apri...
04/15/2026

The College of Aeronautics was represented at the Industry, Engineering & Management Systems (IEMS) Conference held April 6-7 in Clearwater, FL. Several faculty, students, and alumni presented and/or authored submitted papers to the two Human Factors & Cognitive Engineering Sessions, where Dr. Carstens served as Track Chair. The IEMS papers are listed below,
 
Conference Presentation Title: Speaking Up: Aeronautics Student Voice Propensity and Power Distance By Experience
Authors: Brooke Wheeler (Presenter/COA Faculty), Nicholas Forthofer (COA alum), Shellbie Reed (COA alum), Mihir Wadhwa (COA alum), Vivek Sharma (COA Faculty),
 
Conference Presentation Title: Population Density and Recorded Unmanned Aerial Systems Sightings in Southeastern Cities
Authors: Vivek Sharma (Presenter/COA Faculty), Brooke Wheeler (COA Faculty), Avalon Bozard (COA alum), Rebecca Berris (COA alum), Mario Perez (COA alum)
 
Conference Presentation Title: Case Study on Crew Compatibility and Dynamics in an Arctic Mars Analog
Authors: Ruth Nichols (presenter/COES alum, current doctoral student at Cornell University), John Deaton (COA Dean) & Deborah Sater Carstens (COA Faculty) 
Conference Presentation Title: Curb to Gate: How Usable is Your Airport App
Authors: Deborah S. Carstens (presenter/COA faculty), Arjun Nair (COA alum), Syed Ali Abbas (COA alum), Anna Wojdecka (Florida Tech HCDi doctoral student)
 
Conference Presentation Title: Clear the Air: Willingness to Pilot and Willingness to Pay with Leaded and Unleaded Fuel
Authors: Brooke Wheeler (COA Faculty), Vivek Sharma(COA alum), Jay Helstone (Presenter/COA alum), Bryson Harber (COA alum)
 
Conference Presentation Title: Air Traffic Control Staffing Deficiencies and Their Relationship to Incidents and Accidents
Authors: Ashton Irons (Presenter/COA Master’s student), Sunkyum Kim (COA alum), Gianna Mendez (COA alum), Vivek Sharma (COA Faculty), Brooke Wheeler (COA Faculty)
 
Conference Presentation Title: Hierarchical Regression Analysis of FOQA Data to Predict Touchdown G for the Boeing 787
Authors: George Chan Kwon Ning (Presenter/COA Doctoral Student), Vivek Sharma (COA Faculty), Brooke Wheeler (COA Faculty)

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