Jorge Orderique

Title
WW Adjunct Faculty
Email
Department
Department of Aeronautics
College
College of Aviation

Jorge Orderique is an adjunct professor of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches undergraduate courses within the bachelor's degree program. Professor Orderique earned a Master of Science in Aeronautics with a specialization in Unmanned Systems ('22), as well as a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics ('19), both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

With over six years of experience in the defense and aerospace industry, Professor Orderique currently serves as a Project Manager and Technical Project Manager at Northrop Grumman. He previously worked as a Project Manager and Control Account Manager at Textron Systems, where he supported the full life cycle of an uncrewed systems program—spanning from sustainment and engineering to production and deployment. His professional background is deeply rooted in program execution, strategic planning, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and leading cross-functional teams in strict compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Beyond his professional industry work, Professor Orderique holds a Private Pilot License and a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, reflecting a lifelong interest in both crewed and uncrewed flight. As a proud alumnus and dedicated faculty member, he is passionate about bridging academic knowledge with real-world application, helping his undergraduate students develop the critical skills needed to succeed in modern aviation, aerospace and defense careers.

  • M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Unmanned Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Applications, Homeland Security, and Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Remote Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Private Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration

UNSY 318 – Uncrewed Aircraft Sys Robotics

UNSY316 – Opt'l & Busn Aspects of UAS