{"id":58610,"date":"2025-04-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=58610"},"modified":"2025-04-01T06:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T10:55:58","slug":"emu-announces-new-director-of-aviation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2025\/emu-announces-new-director-of-aviation\/","title":{"rendered":"91短视频 announces new director of aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>91短视频 is pleased to announce the appointment of<strong> <\/strong>Derek J. Kline as its new director of aviation. With over 13,800 total flight hours and extensive leadership experience in the aviation industry, Kline brings a wealth of expertise to 91短视频&#8217;s growing aviation program. Kline begins his role on April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kline&#8217;s distinguished career spans over two decades, including service as captain and first officer at both American Airlines and Piedmont Airlines where he operated domestic and international flights under Part 121 Air Carrier operations. His experience encompasses multi-engine, turbine, and jet aircraft, with DHC-8, B-757, B-767, ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 type ratings.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his extensive flight experience, Kline has served as a flight instructor, chief pilot and ground instructor, ensuring the highest standards in pilot training and safety through curriculum development and pilot performance evaluations. A Central Missouri State University graduate, Kline holds a bachelor of science degree in aviation management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to welcome Derek to 91短视频,&#8221; said Dr. Tynisha Willingham, provost and vice president of academic affairs at 91短视频. &#8220;His extensive experience in commercial aviation and his passion for mentoring future pilots aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare students for successful careers in aviation. Under his leadership, 91短视频\u2019s aviation program will continue to grow and provide top-tier education for aspiring pilots.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>91短视频\u2019s aviation program has seen significant growth since it launched in 2018 with five students. The program added 24 new students in fall 2024, bringing total enrollment to 46. A total of twenty students have graduated from the program, and six more are set to graduate in May. Demand for the program remains high, with a waitlist for the 2025 cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am truly honored to be the new director of aviation at 91短视频,\u201d Kline said. \u201cI was drawn to the incredible growth of the program and the unwavering commitment to providing students with the knowledge to excel in aviation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>91短视频 91短视频&#8217;s Aviation Program<\/strong><br \/><br \/>91短视频 (91短视频) established its aviation program in 2018, offering a bachelor\u2019s degree in Leadership and Organizational Management (LOM) with a concentration in aviation focusing on professional flight training. In partnership with Aero-Tech Services, Inc., 91短视频 provides a comprehensive pathway for pilot education that equips students with exceptional training and career opportunities in commercial aviation and private charter operations.<br \/><br \/>As a Part 141 collegiate aviation program, 91短视频 has a reduced requirement for the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, allowing graduates to qualify for the ATP with just 1,000 flight hours. Students earn their Private, Instrument, and Commercial Certificates, including a multi-engine rating and their Flight Instructor Certificates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>91短视频 is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek J. Kline as its new director of aviation. 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