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Faculty

FACULTY

Professor Jeffrey Forrest, Ph.D.

Department Chairman

forrestj@mscd.edu
303-556-4380

  • Ph.D.- NOVA Southeastern University - Computer & Information Science
  • M.A. - Webster University - Space Systems Integration Management
  • M.A.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Aviation Management
  • B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Professional Pilot
  • B.A. - University of North Carolina - Geography & Earth Science
  • 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, M.S.

Co-Chair
balazsb@mscd.edu
303-556-2921

  • M.S. - North Carolina State University - Applied Math
  • B.S. - U.S. Air Force Academy - Mathematics
  • CFI, CFI-I, MEI, Commercial SEL, MEL, AGI-IGI

Specializes in: safety, military aviation, flight instruction, airline flight standards, and simulation training

 

Professor Bruce Christian, M.S.

Flight Team Faculty Mentor
christib@mscd.edu
303-556-3675

  • M.S. - Ohio State University - Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering
  • B.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

Specializes in: flight officer program, airline pilot, charter pilot, naval aviator, aircraft mechanic, aircraft dispatcher, A&P and dispatcher, aerospace engineer

 

Assistant Professor Derren Duburguet, M.A.

FAA Assistant Ground Instructor
duburgue@mscd.edu
303-556-4291

  • M.A. - San Diego State University - Physical Geography
  • B.A. - San Diego State University - Physical Geography
  • A.S. - Mesa College - Aviation
  • ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI, AGI. Typed: Q-400, SAAB-340, Embraer 135, 140, 145

Specializes in: Regional airline operations & flight standards, flight training, aircraft performance, weather, remote sensing, computer systems engineering, & career planning.

 

Assistant Professor Tanya Gatlin, M.S.

Flight Team Faculty Mentor
tgatlin@mscd.edu
303-556-4507

  • M.S. - Physics, University of Houston
  • B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Aviation Management
  • Commercial Pilot (SEL, MEL) Instrument, CFI, CFII
  • ATP-SEL, Commercial Helicopter, SES, ME, CFI, AGI-IGI, IA, FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor

Specializes in: Human Factors, Crew Resource Management, Aerospace Communication Systems, Flight Training and Ground School Instruction.

 

Lecturer Aida Hereen, M.A.S.

General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor
hereena@mscd.edu
303-556-2924

  • BS - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Aviation Technology
  • M.A.S. - Embry Riddle University - Airport Operations and Education 
  • SEL & SEA, CFI-IA, MEI, AGI-IGI, Comm/Inst-ASEL, AGI-IGI, Flight Dispatcher. Typed: Embraer 145, ER/LR/XR, Flight Engineer B727, A300/310

Specializes in: Simulator instruction, Aviation Weather, & Flight Dispatcher courses

  

Associate Professor George King, M.S.

FAA Chief Ground Instructor & TSA Coordinator
kingge@mscd.edu
303-556-4625 

  • M.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
  • B.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, M.A.S.

FAA AT-CTI (ATC) Program Mentor
B-1900 Ground Instructor
kuhlmank@mscd.edu
303-556-4623

  • M.A.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Aviation Technology
  • B.S. - Southern Illinois 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

 

Lecturer Jose M. López

STK, Astronautical/Aeronautical Engineering Advisor

Jlopez93@mscd.edu
303-556-2924

  • M.S. – University of Tennessee Space Institute – Aerospace Engineering
  • B.S. – Saint Louis University – Aerospace Engineering
  • Colonel, USAF – Ret, Master Space Badge
  • Raytheon – engineering manager (ret)
  • AGI STK Certified

Specializes in astrodynamics, energy systems, space science & systems, space operations, & AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK)

 

Associate Professor Jeffrey Price, M.Ed.

AAAE & Student Leadership Mentor
pricej@mscd.edu
303-556-2920

  • M.Ed. - Colorado Christian University – Instructional Design
  • B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Professional Pilot
  • Commercial SEL, IA

Specializes in: aviation security, airport and aviation management, aviation job targeting, and aviation career counseling

 

Lecturer Hank Scott, M.S.

fscott3@mscd.edu
303-352-4818

  • Masters Aviation Management - University of Newcastle, Australia
  • Master Human Factors - University of Queensland, Australia
  • BSc - Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell
  • Grad Cert Avionics & Weapons Systems Flight Test - RAAF Weapons School
  • Comm/Inst - ASEL, AGI-IGI

Specializes in: helicopters, avionics, human factors, aircraft design and flight-testing

 

Professor James L. Simmons, Ph.D.

Scholarships
simmonsj@mscd.edu
303-556-4452

  • Ph.D., M.A., B.A. - 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

 

Emeritus

Professor Jennifer M. Caine cainej@mscd.edu 303-556-2983

 

OFFICE MANAGMENT

AVS Dept. - Front Desk 303-556-2983

Gail Nickels

Office Manager
nickelsg@mscd.edu
303-556-4629

 

WORLD INDOOR AIRPORT LABORATORIES

T.J. De Cino, M.S.

World Indoor Airport Labs Manager & AVS Affiliate Instructor
decinot@mscd.edu
303-556-6174

      • M.S. - Nova Southeastern University - Computing Technology Education
      • B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Aviation Technology
      • B.S. - University of Colorado - Business Computer Information Systems
      • PVT, SEL


Specializes in: Educational Technologies, Online Education Systems, Aircraft and ATC Simulation Systems, Computer & Information Systems Engineering, Usability Studies

 

Daniel Small, B.S.

World Indoor Airport Labs Coordinator
dsmall6@mscd.edu
303-556-4538

      • B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Aviation Technology
      • PVT, SEL

Specializes in: Aircraft and ATC Simulation Systems Support, Information Systems Engineering, Computer/network Technology Deployment