Matthew Mendenhall
- Title
- Associate Chair & Assistant Professor
- Matthew.Mendenhall@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Aeronautical Science Department
- College
- College of Aviation
Biography
Dr. Matt Mendenhall earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary, as well as a Master of Divinity and a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Amridge University.
Dr. Mendenhall served 22 years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and an additional six years in the U.S. Air Force as a chaplain before retiring from active duty in 2022.
A Certified Flight Instructor for both helicopters and single-engine airplanes, Dr. Mendenhall also holds a commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and is a certified Remote Pilot. With more than 3,500 flight hours, his experience includes flying the AH-64A, OH-58C, BK-117, BO-105 and Russian Mi-17, as well as a variety of single- and multi-engine airplanes.
Professor Mendenhall is passionate about advancing pilot resiliency through programs emphasizing emotional intelligence and holistic aviation training.
Education
- M.Div. - Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy, Liberty University
- M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, Liberty University
- M.A. - Master of Arts in Theological Studies: Theology, Liberty University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Ministry, Amridge University
- A. - Associate in Aviation Studies, Excelsior College
- D.Min. - Doctor of Ministry in Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- ASCI 387: Crew Resource Management
- AS 408: Flight Safety
Courses Taught
AS 121: Private Pilot Operations
AS 356: Aircraft Systems and Components
AS 387: Crew Resource Management
AS 408: Flight Safety