Aviation Program Industrial Resource Group

Purpose

The purpose of the Aviation Program Industrial Resource Group is to assist in providing the best possible technical education to our students. Board activities include:

• recommending general changes to the educational program and specific curricula changes based upon industry requirements;
• providing the latest information from industry concerning technological advances;
• assisting in recruiting high quality students;
• assisting the students in seeking employment opportunities by sponsoring internships and industry co-op experiences;
• assisting in locating potential financial assistance through grants, scholarships and endowments;
• assisting in developing support for the Aviation Program, College of Technology & Innovation, ASU’s Polytechnic campus and the aviation industry; and
• working to solve specific problems as requested by the Aviation Program.

Board Members

Mr. Scott Gray
(Avn Industry Resource Group Chairperson)
Aviation Director
City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport

Mr. David Vaughan

Mr. Lynn Kusy
Executive Director
Williams Gateway Airport

Captain Steve Vaught
Chief Pilot/PHX
Southwest Airlines

Mr. Joel Soderburg
Sales Manager Account Development
Galileo International

Mr. Kim Stevens
Director, Aeronautics Division
Arizona Department of Transportation

Mr. John Miller
Manager, Public Affairs
America West Airlines

Mr. Jim Thorne

Mr. Curt Lewis, P.E., CSP
Manager System Safety
American Airlines

Mr. Casey Denny
Property & Development
Williams Gateway Airport

Captain Helmuth Eggeling
Engines & Systems
Honeywell

Mr. Joe Abrahamson
Arizona Business Aviation Association

Captain Mickey Moman
Vice President of Operations
Mesa Airlines

Mr. Pete Hayes
President
Mesa Pilot Development

Mr. Alan Lowery
Vice President for Training
Mesa Airlines