Thomas E Sheckler

Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Email
Department
Department of Applied Aerospace Science
College
College of Aviation

Office Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800 to 2000 Eastern Time Zone

Areas of Expertise

Aviation Safety, Human Factors, Airworthiness

Bio: I bring over 30 years of technical experience from several facets of the aerospace industry. Most of my history involves airworthiness matters, as related to article/product certification; maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration; and, repair station and AMT schools, etc. My career began with military aviation and my background combines piston-driven and turbine-powered aircraft of both fixed-winged and rotary-winged varieties. I have worked for two of the world's largest part 135 (air taxi, on-demand) operators.

Safety Focus: A common thread throughout my work history is aviation safety management and system safety functions, including aircraft accident/incident investigations, safety audits, safety training, and analyses in both private consulting and now in my current role of Aviation Safety Inspector-Airworthiness for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). I spent several years as a technical instructor for a large 14 CFR part 135 operator and its associated repair station. Before joining the FAA, I was a volunteer FAA Safety Team Representative and before that, I was an Aviation Safety Counselor-Airworthiness. I have also been a contributing writer for aviation magazines, and journal articles, and an active presenter at various aviation safety-related seminars, conferences, and training/educational events.

Education:

  • MAS Aviation/Aerospace Safety Management and MAS Human Factors in Aviation Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. – Worldwide, 2009
  • BS Aviation in Engineering/Human Factors/Management, The Ohio State University – College of Engineering, 2000
  • AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology, Columbus State Community College, 1987
  • AA Liberal Arts, The Ohio State University – Lima Campus, 1981
  • M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Safety and Human Factors Aviation Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aviation: Management, Ohio State University-Main Campus
  • BSAS 335: Mech/Struc Factors Avia Safety
SFTY 335, SFTY 409