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
- Gary S. Giacobbi, Associate Professor, Aviation
- Walter V. Gower, Assistant Professor, Aviation
- Thomas D. Inman, Assistant Professor, Avionics
- William F. Stepp III, Associate Professor, Aviation
- Robert M. Werkmeister, Assistant Professor, Aviation
- William Prescott Welch, Associate Professor, Aviation
James E. Doebler, Associate Professor, Aviation; Department Head; Textron Service School Instructor
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3629
- jdoebler@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, DME
Gary S. Giacobbi, Associate Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3632
- ggiacobb@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P
Walter V. Gower, Assistant Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3632
- wgower@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA
Thomas D. Inman, Assistant Professor, Avionics
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. 204
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3630
- tinman@pct.edu
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)
William F. Stepp III, Associate Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3631
- wstepp@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, Private Pilot License
Robert M. Werkmeister, Assistant Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 3631
- rwerkmei@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, Commercial Pilot - Multi-engine Instrument
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