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Dr. Dale B. Oderman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor 

Office: AT 202 
Phone: 765.494.9567 
Fax: 765.494.2305 
Email: doderman@purdue.edu

BIOGRAPHY 

Dale B. Oderman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University . He currently teaches four courses in the Aviation Management program including Ethics and Aviation, Air Transportation, Airline Management, and Airline Operations.  Dr. Oderman also serves as the section chairperson for the Aviation Management program.

EDUCATION 

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Administration, Purdue University, 2001
  • Master of Science, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University, 1969
  • Bachelor of Science, Engineering Sciences, United States Air Force Academy, 1968

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

  • 2002 Ð Present, Associate Professor, Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
  • 1996 - 2002, Assistant Professor, Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
  • 1995 Ð 1996, Graduate Instructor, Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
  • 1968 Ð 1995, Air Force Officer and Pilot (Retired with the rank of Colonel), Served in a variety of pilot and aviation operational staff positions at worldwide locations. Accumulated over 4400 hours in transport and trainer aircraft and simulators. Directed large flying operations around the world.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS 

  • Air transportation fundamentals, aviation history, airline operations and management, aviation safety and security, business ethics, communications skills.

MEMBERSHIPS IN ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND SCHOLARLY SOCIETIES 

  • University Aviation Association
  • Air Force Association
  • Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
  • The Retired Officers Association

FAA CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS 

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • Instrument Rating
  • Multi-engine Rating
  • DC-9 Type Rating

 

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