Faculty
Dr. Jeffrey Forrest
Department Chairmanforrestj@mscd.edu
303-556-4380
- Ph.D.- NOVA Southeastern University - Computer & Information Science
- M.A. - Webster University - Space Systems Integration Management
- M.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Aviation Management
- B.A. - University of North Carolina - Geography & Earth Science
- B.S. - Metropolitan State College of - Professional Pilot
- Commercial SEL, SES, MEL, HS-125, CL-600, Glider, IA, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: aerospace systems management, research methods, aviation and aerospace information policy, information science, and human-computer interaction.
Professor Brent Balazs
Curriculum Mentor & B-1900 Ground Instructorbalazsb@mscd.edu
303-556-2921
- B.S. - U.S. Air Force Academy - Mathematics
- M.S. - North Carolina State University - Applied Math
- CFI, CFI-I, MEI, Commercial SEL, MEL, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: safety, military aviation, flight instruction, airline flight standards, and simulation training
Professor Jennifer M. Caine
Co-Chair & Chief FAA Ground Instructorcainej@mscd.edu
303-556-4507
- B.S. - University of Canterbury (NZ) - Geology
- M.S. - University of Colorado - Geological Science
- ATP-SEL, Commercial Helicopter, SES, ME, CFI, AGI-IGI, IA, FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor
Specializes in: air cargo, FAA ground instruction, simulation training, general aviation, aviation security
Professor Bruce Christian
Flight Team Faculty Mentorchristib@mscd.edu
303-556-3675
- B.S. - Ohio State University - Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering
- M.S. - Ohio State University - Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering
- A&P, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, IGI-AGI, Aircraft Dispatcher, ATP, Type B-727, GS-2, Lear Jet, Commercial glider, Tail wheel qualification, Glider tow qualification, Competency in the Garmin 1000 and Avidyne Integra glass cockpits
Specializes in: flight officer program, airline pilot, charter pilot, naval aviator, aircraft mechanic, aircraft dispatcher, A&P and dispatcher, aerospace engineer
Dr. Brian Heckman
bheckman@mscd.edu303-556-2924
- Ed.D.- NOVA Southeastern University - Instructional Design & Distance Learning
- M.S. - Texas A&M University - Meteorology
- B.S. - Texas A&M University - Meteorology
- Commercial, SEL, MEL, IA, CFI, C-130.
Specializes in: aviation meteorology, mesoscale and remote sensing, weather factors affecting aeronautical decision-making, science education methods, online and distance learning techniques, and history of aeronautics and meteorology.
Professor George King
Assistant Ground Instructor & TSA Coordinatorkingge@mscd.edu
303-556-4625
- B.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
- M.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
- CFI-I, Commercial SEL, MEL, AGI, IGI
Specializes in: aerodynamics, weather, and flight instruction.
Professor Kevin R. Kuhlmann
B-1900 Ground Instructorkuhlmank@mscd.edu
303-556-4623
- B.S. - Southern Illinois University – Aviation Technology
- M.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Aviation Technology
- ATP, CFI, CFI-I, Commercial, MEI, AGI-IGI.
Specializes in: airline operations, airline flight standards, safety and human factors, military flight operations, and regional airlines
Professor Jeffrey Price
pricej@mscd.edu303-556-2920
- B.S. - Metropolitan State College of Denver - Professional Pilot
- M.Ed. - Colorado Christian University – Instructional Design
- Commercial SEL, IA
Specializes in: aviation security, airport and aviation management, aviation job targeting, and aviation career counseling
Dr. James L. Simmons
ATC Program Mentorsimmonsj@mscd.edu
303-556-4452
- B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - University of Colorado - Sociology
- J.D. - University of Denver
- Commercial, SEL, IA, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: FAA ATC training and certification, aviation management, law, and aviation safety and security
Professor Alan Yost
ayost@mscd.edu303-556-4291
- BA, MA - University of Northern Colorado - Management
- MS - Brandeis University - Software Engineering
- Commercial, IA, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, Air Traffic Controller
