Robert Norcross
- Title
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Robert.Norcross@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Aeronautics
- College
- College of Aviation
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 6PM - 7PM Eastern, other times by appointmentAreas of Expertise
Aviation Maintenance, Accident Investigation, Data Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, 3D Printing, Cold SprayBiography
Dr. Robert Norcross is an associate adjunct professor at the World-Wide Campus. He holds a DBA from Northcentral University (now Northern University) and an M.S. in Aeronautical Science/Management/Safety. Dr. Norcross retired from the United States Air Force after 30 years in aviation maintenance, and he is currently the civilian Aerospace Engineer for the Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC).
Dr. Norcross specializes in aircraft structures, mechanical systems, accident investigations, data analytics, and integration of new technology in aviation. He integrates his expertise with fighters, remotely piloted, helicopters, commercial derivatives, command and control, and intelligence surveillance aircraft. He authored the ACC supplement to the Air Force aircraft structural integrity program and aerospace equipment structural management regulation.
While at ACC, Dr. Norcross has led the predictive maintenance work and conducted research to identify areas for improved prediction accuracy. His efforts have resulted in new requirements and process improvements to collecting and cleansing historical maintenance records. Additionally, he is leading a team to build sensor-based algorithms for near real-time predictive maintenance alerts for maintenance actions to prevent unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
He has investigated and analyzed over 300 accident investigations and recommendations throughout his military and civil service career. As a result, he has studied and researched tools and techniques to proactively prevent aircraft electrical failures and fires. Currently, he leads three teams in the implementation of an automated wire test set; improving aircraft systems reliability and aircraft availability.
Dr. Norcross has presented at conferences and general officer meetings, as a recognized expert in aviation maintenance, engineering, and safety. Beyond his past and present achievements, he is a certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic, avid woodworker, aircraft and automotive repair and creates 3D-printed items.
Education
- D.B.A. - Doctor of Business Administration in Management of Engineering and Technology, Northcentral University
- M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management and Aviation Aerospace Safety Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Park University
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- AMNT 416: Avia Maint Mgmt: A Globl Persp
- AMNT 240: General Aeronautics & Appl
- AMNT 491: Oper'l Apps in Avia Maint