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Aviation

School of Transportation Technology
Lumley Aviation Center, Montoursville, PA · (570) 320-8037

Faculty

James E. Doebler, Associate Professor, Aviation; Department Head; Textron Service School Instructor

James E. Doebler

Awards & Certifications:

A&P, IA, DME

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Gary S. Giacobbi, Associate Professor, Aviation

Gary S. Giacobbi

Awards & Certifications:

A&P

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Walter V. Gower, Assistant Professor, Aviation

Walter V. Gower

Awards & Certifications:

A&P, IA

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Thomas D. Inman, Assistant Professor, Avionics

  • Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. 204
  • (570) 320-2400, ext. 3630
  • tinman@pct.edu
Thomas D. Inman

Education:

M.S., Bloomsburg University, Instructional Technology

B.S., Western Michigan University, Liberal Studies

A.A.S., Ferris State College, Avionics

Certificate, Calhoun Area Vocational Center, Television Repair

Academic Experience:

22 years experience in Aviation Electronics

16 years in avionic education

Work Experience:

Technician for avionics sales and service shops in Columbus, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Computer Consultant

Technician for a cablevision company in Battle Creek, Michigan Federal Communications Commission General Radio Telephone License

Pilot's License with Instrument Rating

Federal Aviation Administration Advance Ground Instructor's License

23 industry certifications for repair of specific avionic systems

Amateur Radio Civil Emergency Certification

Past President of the International Association for Avionics Education (AAE)

Experimental Aircraft Association

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Publications:

"Encyclopedia of Flight" (2002) - three articles: "Avionics", "Instruments", and "Autopilots"

AAE Newsletter, Association for Avionics Education (Fall 1999 Volume 9, Issue 3)

Michigan Aviation, "Instructors Corner" (August 1995, Volume 28, Number 4)

Lansing Community College Repair Station Inspection Procedures Manual (1989)

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William F. Stepp III, Associate Professor, Aviation

  • Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
  • (570) 320-2400, ext. 3631
  • wstepp@pct.edu
William F. Stepp III

Awards & Certifications:

A&P, IA, Private Pilot License

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Robert M. Werkmeister, Assistant Professor, Aviation

Robert M. Werkmeister

Awards & Certifications:

A&P, IA, Commercial Pilot - Multi-engine Instrument

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William Prescott Welch, Associate Professor, Aviation

  • Lumley Aviation Center, 204
  • (570) 320-2400, ext. 3623
  • wwelch@pct.edu

Education:

  • A.A.S., PA College of Technology, Aviation Technology
  • A.A.S., PA College of Technology, Diesel Technology

Certifications, FAA

  • Airframe & Powerplant
  • Inspection Authorization
  • Comercial Pilot, Multiengine, Instrument, Rotocraft Helicopter
  • Certified Flight Instructor
  • Repairman, Pitot Static Inspector

Certifications, ASE

  • Master Diesel Technician

Experience:

  • 18 Years in Technicial Education
  • 5000 hours total flying time

Publications:

  • Maintenance Guide for the Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A
  • Service Information CD for the Mack T200 Series Transmission
  • Service Information CD for the Toyota Land Crusier Transfercase Transmission

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