Brian Jacobi

Title
Assistant Professor
Email
Department
Aeronautical Science Department
College
College of Aviation

Areas of Expertise

Continuous Improvement: Six Sigma/Lean

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Brian Jacobi
Following 10 Years of active duty US Naval Aviation service, as a Helicopter & Fixed Wing Pilot, he pursued progressive corporate manufacturing and quality roles, while flying Helicopters with the Army National Guard in several states.  Following his Naval service, he left to pursue manufacturing operations including Allegheny Technologies (Primary Specialty Steel production), Dell Computers Laptop Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, and Logistics and Contact Lens Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement/Quality Engineering with Johnson & Johnson.  He worked the past year teaching Dual Enrollment courses with the Gaetz Aerospace Institute at Embry Riddle University, as an Adjunct Professor.  With over 1,900 Total Flight Hours in Multiengine Helicopter & Fixed Wing Turbine aircraft,  he completed his Advanced Ground Instructor rating and Part 107 UAS rating.  He is currently pursuing a PhD in Systems & Engineering Management from Texas Tech University.
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
  • M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, Carnegie Mellon University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, United States Naval Academy
  • Airline Transport Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Ground Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Remote Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • AS 356: Aircraft Systems & Components
  • ASCI 356: Aircraft Systems & Components
  • ASCI 408: Flight Safety
  • AS 408: Flight Safety
  • UNSY 220: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems