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Joe Hawkins

JOE HAWKINS
Associate Professor

CONTACT:
Office: BAS-S248
Phone: (615) 904-8360
Fax: (615) 893-2335
Email: jhawkins@mtsu.edu
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Joe Hawkins earned a B.S. in Aerospace Maintenance Management and a M.Ed. in Aerospace, both from MTSU. With 30 years of aviation industry experience and many advanced certifications, Mr. Hawkins teaches courses across the maintenance management, technology and professional pilot curriculums. His research interests include human factors, advanced technology powerplants, and the integration of innovative aircraft systems. His research has been published in Aerospace Medical Association Journal, Aviation Technical Education Journal and the Collegiate Aviation Review. His MTSU committee service includes the Athletic Oversight and Institutional Review Board. He serves on the board of directors for the Aviation Technical Education Council and the International AMTSociety along with several Federal Aviation Administration advisory and management committees. ; In 2006, Mr. Hawkins was the first Tennessean ever selected as the Federal Aviation Administrations' National Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year. In 2008, he was the first educator and the youngest honoree inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame. In 2009, Mr. Hawkins was presented the College of Basic and Applied Sciences Excellence in Service Award. Also in 2009, Mr. Hawkins was selected for the "Ruthie," as the MTSU student body's favorite professor.

Accreditation

MTSU Aerospace had been accredited since 1992. The Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) has accredited all five of the Aerospace concentrations! For more information, click here.

Air Traffic Control

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Flight Scheduling

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Flight Labs

To apply for a flight lab, follow the steps below.

Step 1:
Download and read the Additional Information Packet thoroughly and review the additional costs of flight labs.

Step 2:
Print and read the “Lab Request Form” for the semester you wish to enroll in a flight lab. Sign and submit it to the flight school secretary within the application period specified. Neither early nor late submissions will be accepted or considered.

Fall Lab Request Form Application Period: February 1 – July 15

Spring Lab Request Form Application Period: September 1 – Nov 15

Summer Lab Request Form Application Period: February 1 – April 15