Dave DC D. Delcastillo
- Title
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Francis.Delcastillo@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Undergraduate Studies
- College
- College of Aviation
Areas of Expertise
Aviation, Acquisition, Logistics test, Computer/software/database managementBiography
Francis DelCastillo earned a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, and has worked in aviation since 1982.In 2002, After 21 years as a Flight Chief, Crew Chief, and aircraft mechanic maintaining KC-135 refuelers, EC-135 Airborne Command Post aircraft, and B-52 bombers, he retired from the USAF. He then worked as a General Aviation mechanic at a small FBO repairing and inspecting Piper and Cessna single and twin engine aircraft. In 2003 he worked at NAS Pensacola as a contract aircraft mechanic and corrosion control specialist maintaining T-34 training aircraft.
He began his career with Embry-Riddle in 1996 as an adjunct Instructor. Duties include working as course monitor and developer for AMNT 240 General Aeronautics within the College of Aeronautics. He works full time as a civilian for the Department of the Air Force as an Equipment Specialist and has been an Air Force Civilian since October 2004. Working in the Acquisition and Logistics Test environment, he earned a Professional Maintenance Certification (Level II). As an equipment specialist, his duties include verification of AC-130 maintenance procedures and modifications. The goal is ensuring accurate maintenance technical manuals are provided to the AC-130 maintenance community. Duties include supervising personnel, performing flightline tech manual verification, and managing verification operations and coordinating with Major Commands to complete tasking efforts.
My hobbies are aviation, computers, and teaching. He also certified by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) as a certified computer repair and networking technician.
Education
- M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics: Aviation Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- A.S. - Associate of Science in 4VAD Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- AMNT 260: Aircraft Electrical Sys Theory
- AMNT 240: General Aeronautics & Appl