Gloria Ann Wilson

Title
Associate Professor of the Practice
Email
Department
Department of Flight
College
College of Aviation

Office Hours

Anytime by phone, text, or email. Expect a response within 48 hours.

Areas of Expertise

Corporate/Commercial Aviation, UAS, and Entrepreneurship. 
Gloria Ann Wilson

Gloria’s career spans as a pilot and certified flight instructor, gaining nearly 4,000 flight hours in aircraft ranging from Cessna to Boeing 737s. Her time as an operator-led her to work as a corporate and commercial pilot – both domestic and international, as well as air ambulance and charter. She also earned her Remote Pilot Certificate. She has been employed by the University since 2007 as an adjunct instructor and went on to be the director of academics for the Sheppard campus and a program chair for the Master of Entrepreneurship in Technology in Graduate Studies program.

Gloria teaches all aspects of aviation, safety, human factors and entrepreneurship. She worked with the Wichita Falls Independent School District to bring a Pilot Certification program to a local High School. This successful program laid the groundwork for many students – those who have gone on to pursue careers in aviation. She has served Embry-Riddle by participating in programs like the WAI – Worldwide Outreach Program, Faculty Senate and the College of Aviation Faculty Council. She was honored with awards such as Instructor of the Year and the College of Aviation's Making a Difference award while continually supporting community service.


  • M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management: General Business, University of Central Texas
  • A.A.S. - Associate of Applied Science in Career Pilot, Central Texas College

  • Innovator Mindset Associate for University Level Instruction - Innovator Mindset
  • Ten Traits Every Leader Should Have - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

  • ASCI 516: Appl Crew Resource Mgmt
  • BSAS 320: Human Factors in Avia Safety
  • UNSY 316: Opt'l & Busn Aspects of UAS

UNSY 316ASCI 254, BSAS 320, BSAS 409, BSAS 345, ASCI 516, ASCI 604, ASCI 618, MoET 601, MoET 606


Corporate/Commercial Pilot (ATP, Airplane Multi-engine Land, Learjet/B-737 Type Ratings), Flight Instructor (Exp.), Instructor (High School), Assistant Professor, and Business Owner.

Member of USASBE, Certified Innovator Mindset Associate - University Level Instruction, Member of Loving Volunteer Fire Fighters 

2010 Faculty of the Year Award, 2016 - 2017 COA Making a Difference Award