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Aerospace Education in the Oklahoma City Area

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Industry-led. To support industry growth, executives from FAA, Boeing, Tinker AFB, AAR, and others requested aviation degrees that prepared students with soft skills and industry specific knowledge. In fact, they built course content and continue to support these programs by offering scholarships and participating as adjunct faculty.

Course Schedule

Summer '12

Future Terms

Runway Convenient. Part of the Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance, OSU has partnered with Rose State College in Midwest City to offer aviation degrees at the bachelor, master and doctorate levels. Located across from Tinker AFB in the heart of Oklahoma’s aerospace industry. Designed with working students in mind, courses are delivered online, and nights and weekends.

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Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Over 75% of our faculty are top aerospace executives with relevant industry experience. Eighty percent of our faculty have graduate degree work beyond the master's level and 50% of our faculty have doctorate degrees.


  • Dr. Robert Dionne, OKC Aviation Education Assistant, with over 30 years experience in airlines and aerospace program management and communications.
  • Ben T. Robinson, Adjunct, Brigadier General, USAF, Retired, Former Executive Director of Boeing Aerospace Operations and Executive Program Manager for the KC-135 Program, Owner/President of Sentry One LLC; Vice President for Institutional Advancement for the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
  • Dr. Jerry McMahan, Adjunct, and VP of Aviation & Aerospace at Tetra Tech, EMC.
  • Mark Tarpley, Adjunct, Colonel, US Air Force and Quality Manager for Boeing (retired).
  • Lindy Ritz, Adjunct, and director of Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Federal Aviation Administration.
  • Tom Accardi, Adjunct, and director of Aviation Systems Standards, Federal Aviation Administration.
  • Dr. Erin Nelson, Adjunct, Currently with The Boeing Company, former Aviation & Government Affairs Liason for the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission.
  • Dr. Robert Wood, Adjunct, Principal at Booz-Allen-Hamilton and formerly Vice-President at L-3 Communications.
  • Dr. David Wagie, Adjunct, Brigadier General (retired) and provost, USAF Academy; as well as past President, St. Gregory's University.
  • Dr. Michael Friday, Adjunct, Director of the Instrument Commodity Council (Tinker AFB Air Logistics Center). 27 years experience in aerospace logistics specializing in airborne navigation systems.
runway Networking. Learn from aerospace industry leaders who serve on our distinguished adjunct faculty as well as full time academic and industry experienced faculty. Most students in these programs are also industry professionals. Class sizes average ten students. Students may also compete for Internships and Scholarships. Pistol Pete Aviation
cockpit Careers. Be a part of Oklahoma’s largest industry. One out of ten jobs in Oklahoma is in the aerospace and airline industries. These industries are growing and skilled workers with degrees in logistics and aviation management are in demand. Internships (paid and unpaid), capstone classes and mentoring provide frequent opportunities for student field experience and exposure. Learn More
For program information visit flyosu.okstate.edu
vortex Cohort. Currently, recruitment is underway for the first OSU-RSC aerospace logistics cohort: a small group of students who will go through the degree program together. The benefits include networking, being assured enrollment, and knowing the courses you need will be offered when you need them. Often cohorts enjoy reduced costs and courses enhanced to meet their group specific needs. Interested in pursuing a degree or joining a cohort?
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Faculty & Advisement

Dr. Mary Kutz, Associate Professor & Oklahoma City Coordinator Aviation Education, Oklahoma State University

Stillwater Office:
319 Willard Hall (By appointment only)
Stillwater, OK 7078

Oklahoma City Office:
204 Tom Steed Building
Rose State College, OK
City Phone: (405) 733-7940
Cell: (405) 642-0593