David Cross

Title
Associate Professor of the Practice
Email
Department
Department of Aeronautics
College
College of Aviation
David Cross

Dr. Dave Cross has served as an instructor with Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus for more than 20 years. Based about an hour south of Denver, Colorado, he enjoys skiing and flying when he is not in the classroom.

Dr. Cross began with Embry-Riddle Worldwide as an adjunct instructor and now serves as an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics. He teaches a wide range of subjects, including math, research, aeronautical science, safety and statistics, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Before joining Worldwide full time, Dr. Cross flew as an airline pilot across global routes. He served as a First Officer on the Boeing 727, 757/767, 777 and 787, and flew as Captain on the Boeing 787, 757/767 and 737 as well as the Airbus 319/320.

His research interests include conflict management, online education assessment and teacher-student feedback. Outside of work, he enjoys flying, genealogy, scuba diving and skiing.


  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Northcentral University
  • Ed.D. - Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
  • M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Safety Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • M.Ed. - Master of Education in Aerospace Education: Aerospace, Middle Tennessee State University
  • M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Business Administration in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Vanderbilt University

  • Access 2002 - Level 1 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
  • Microsoft Office Word 2002 - Level 3 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2002 - Level 3 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2002 - Level 2 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

  • ASCI 693: Current Rsch Prob in Avia/Aero
  • ASCI 202: Intro to Aeronautical Science
  • RSCH 665: Statistical Anyls