Becky Lutte

Title
Associate Professor, College of Aviation; Chair, Department of Graduate Studies
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Department
Department of Graduate Studies
College
College of Aviation


Dr. Becky Lutte is Chair of Graduate Studies and an Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) College of Aviation Worldwide and a member of the leadership team of the ERAU Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. Her research includes topics such as safety policy, sustainability, online course delivery and design, and a primary focus on aviation workforce development and the outreach, recruitment, and retention of women and underrepresented groups in aviation. She has over 25 publications in a variety of academic journals, magazines, and book submissions.

Dr Lutte was appointed by the former Secretary of the DOT to the FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board which developed recommendations and strategies to the FAA and Congress to encourage women to pursue careers in aviation. She has testified before the House and Senate on topics related to aviation workforce and women in aviation.


  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration: Aviation, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • M.P.A. - Master of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics: Electronic Operations/Maintenance Technician, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Commercial Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • CFI - Certified Flight Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Ground Instructor - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Medical - Federal Aviation Administration

University Aviation Association (UAA) Sorenson Award for outstanding achievement of excellence in aviation research and scholarship


UAA Laursen Award for outstanding contributions to aviation education


99s International Award of Achievement for Contributions to Aviation