Kyle Wilkerson

Title: Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Email: wilkerk1@erau.edu Email
Department: Applied Aviation Sciences Department
College: College of Aviation

Office Hours

Monday & Wednesday: 11:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Areas of Expertise

Air Traffic Control, Aviation, Business, Uncrewed Systems, Flight.

Biography

Kyle Wilkerson serves as the program coordinator for the Air Traffic Management degree program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus, a role he has held since 2020. His areas of expertise include air traffic control, uncrewed aircraft systems and flight operations.

Wilkerson holds a Private Pilot License with an Instrument Rating, as well as complex and tailwheel endorsements. He is also certified under FAA Part 107 and has earned AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (T.O.P.) Levels 1, 2, and 3 credentials. With extensive experience flying a wide range of aircraft, he brings practical knowledge and industry insight into his teaching and leadership.

He earned a Master’s degree in Uncrewed Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management, with minors in Uncrewed Systems and Business Administration.

An active researcher, Wilkerson has contributed to numerous papers and conference presentations throughout the United States and Europe, including engagements in Florida, Washington, D.C., Tennessee and Switzerland. His research interests encompass best practices in air traffic and flight training, human factors in air traffic control, and cybersecurity for both air traffic control specialists and flight professionals.

Dedicated to student success, Wilkerson continually explores innovative teaching methods that make aviation education engaging, inclusive and impactful for learners from diverse backgrounds.

Education

M.S. - Master of Science in Unmanned Systems: Small Unmanned Aircraft System Operation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management: Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Ratings and Certificates

Private Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
Remote Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration

Courses Taught

AT 200 - Air Traffic Basics I

AT 315 - Introduction to Air Traffic Control Tower Operations

AT 405 - Enroute Operations

AT 406 - Non-Radar Enroute Operations

AT 415 - Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower Operations