The Prescott Department of Applied Aviation Sciences prepares you for a career in aviation that goes far beyond the flight deck. Whether you’re interested in safety, forecasting, uncrewed systems or air traffic control, our programs give you the tools to turn your passion into a profession.
Applied science means using real-world problem-solving skills rooted in scientific research to make informed, practical decisions. In our department, you'll learn how science directly supports aviation operations, from keeping flights safe to predicting weather patterns to managing uncrewed aerial operations.
Why Study Applied Aviation Science at Embry‑Riddle?
- Small class sizes so you’ll get to know your professors and peers
- Expert faculty with deep industry experience
- High-tech labs and classrooms that give you hands-on training from day one
The Department of Applied Aviation Sciences offers three focused degree programs: Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management or a Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management, Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology and Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems. They are designed to meet the growing demand for aviation professionals. Each one blends science, technology and aviation to help you build a future in a fast-paced industry.
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Submissions from 2026
A Climatology of Sudden Stratospheric Warmings and their Tropospheric Response, Joe Lovelien and Mark Sinclair
Clear-Air Turbulence Climatology and Trends, Liam Rodgers and Mark Sinclair
An Analysis of the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Milton, Ayden Rodriguez and Mark Sinclair
Submissions from 2025
The Case of the Unexpected Attorney, Sarah Nilsson
The Future of Aviation: Becoming an eVTOL Pilot – FAA’s New Regulations Open Up Career Opportunities, Sarah Nilsson
Submissions from 2024
A Climatology of North American Monsoon Precipitation Over Arizona from MRMS Data, Greta Graeler, Mark Sinclair, and Curtis N. James
Surely You Can’t Be Serious: A Student’s Guide for Flight School Closure, Aidan McGlasson and Sarah Nilsson
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is Coming to a Town Near You...Are You Ready?, Sarah Nilsson
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is Coming to a Town Near You...Are You Ready?, Sarah Nilsson
The Future of Flying: An Exploration of New Aircraft Design and Energy Required to Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 1, Sarah Nilsson
The Future of Flying: An Exploration of New Aircraft Design and Energy Required to Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 2, Sarah Nilsson
The Future of Flying: An Exploration of New Aircraft Design and Energy Required to Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 3, Sarah Nilsson
Women in Aviation – My Journey, Mentors, and Other Advice, Sarah Nilsson
Submissions from 2023
The Wings Program and the Compliance Program, Sarah Nilsson
Submissions from 2022
Girls in Aviation - Keynote Speaker, Sarah Nilsson
Submissions from 2019
Quality Analysis of United States Commercial Air Carriers: Airline Quality Rating 2019, Kaetlyn Blocker, Brent D. Bowen, Erin Bowen, Timothy B. Holt, and Dean E. Headley
Quality, Performance, and Consumer Perceptions: A National Study of US Airlines, Kaetlyn Blocker, Brent D. Bowen, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline R. Luedtke, Tori Kobayashi, Calissa Spooner, and Dean Headley
Submissions from 2017
Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Operations into the National Airspace System, Benjamin Cook, Holly Hughes, Allison Little, Kyle Wilkerson, Jennah C. Perry, Johnny Young, and Jacqueline Luedtke
Building a Collaborating Culture; A Need for Partnerships among K-12 and Postsecondary Institutions, Dr. Timothy B. Holt
General Aviation Hypoxia and Reporting Statistics, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline Luedtke, and Claire Schindler
The Utilization of Peer Mentorship and its Positive Impact on Student Retention, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline Luedtke, and Claire Schindler
The Vulnerabilities of Hypoxic Events Within General Aviation, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline Luedtke, and Claire Schindler
Undergraduate Research on General Aviation Hypoxia: A Student's Perspective, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline Luedtke, and Claire G. Schindler
Cirrus Cloud Microphysics over Darwin, Australia, Dorothea Ivanova and Matthew Johnson
Utilizing Guided Simulation in Conjunction with Digital Learning Tools in Air Traffic Control Training, Allison Little, Benjamin Cook, Holly Hughes, Kyle Wilkerson, Jacqueline Luedtke, and Jennah Perry
Modelling Fatigue for Management Decision Making: A Case Study, Rajee Olaganathan, Timothy B. Holt, and Jacqueline Luedtke
Adopting Unmanned Flight Operations into Controlled Airspace, Jennah C. Perry, Johnny Young, Jacqueline Luedtke, Benjamin Cook, Holly Hughes, Allison M. Little, and Kyle Wilkerson
Incorporating Digital Learning Tools in Conjunction with Air Traffic Control Simulation, Jennah Perry, Jacqueline Luedtke, Allison Little, Benjamin Cook, and Holly Hughes
Submissions from 2016
Leveraging the Dissemination of Scholarly Works, Brent D. Bowen, Jackie Luedtke, Timothy B. Holt, Mary M. Fink, and Hunter Watson
The Problem with Postsecondary Aviation Safety Training, as Voiced by Aviation Industry Professionals, Timothy B. Holt
Building Student Success and Retention through an Enhanced Peer Counseling Program, Timothy B. Holt, Jacqueline R. Luedtke, and Claire Schindler
Aircraft Cyber Security and Information Exchange Safety Analysis for Department of Commerce, Timothy B. Holt, Mohammad Moallemi, Linda Weiland, Matt Earnhardt, and Sonya McMullen
Submissions from 2014
The Microburst Wind Shear Phenomena: The pursuit and defeat of one of the greatest killers in aviation history, John McCarthy
Submissions from 2010
Will Very Light Jets Replace King Air Turboprops for Business Travel?, Vince Jean-Paul Pujalte
Submissions from 2005
Modification of Precipitation by Coastal Orography in Storms Crossing Northern California, Curtis N. James and Robert A. Houze Jr.
Submissions from 2004
Extratropical Transition of Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclones. Part II: Midlatitude Circulation Characteristics, Mark R. Sinclair
Submissions from 2003
The Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones: Forecast Challenges, Current Understanding, and Future Directions, Sarah C. Jones, Patrick A. Harr, Jim Abraham, Lance F. Bosart, Peter J. Bowyer, Jenni L. Evans, Deborah E. Hanley, Barry N. Hanstrum, Robert E. Hart, Francois Lalaurette, Mark R. Sinclair, Roger K. Smith, and Chris Thorncroft
Submissions from 2002
Extratropical Transition of Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclones. Part I: Climatology and Mean Structure Changes, Mark R. Sinclair
