Bettina Mrusek

Title
Interim Dean, College of Aviation
Email
Department
Department of Applied Aerospace Science
College
College of Aviation
Bettina Mrusek

Dr. Mrusek served in the United States Marine Corps for 14 years, where she worked as an avionics communication/navigation technician and supervisor for multiple aircraft platforms. She joined Embry Riddle in 2014 and has led both graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Dr. Mrusek is currently serving as the Interim Dean in the College of Aviation for Embry‑Riddle’s Worldwide campus. She has published research in aviation maintenance, human factors, organizational leadership, orbital debris and unmanned systems. She has a wide array of knowledge and experience with human factors, aircraft maintenance and inspections, unmanned aircraft systems, and business management.


  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration: Management, Northcentral University
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Space Studies and Unmanned Aerospace Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Park University


Women in Aviation International

Faculty of the Year, College of Aviation, 2019