Mentors

The following individuals have kindly agreed to answer your career-related questions.  Please keep your questions short and related to the area of interest.

Be sure to check back for continued updates and additions. 

 

Aerospace Engineering

• Mary Kasarda, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering:  mailto:MARYK@VT.ecu 

• Kevin Kochersberger, Research Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering:  KBK@VT.edu

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - Aviation Electronics Technician

• Michael Adamson, Aircraft Electronics Association:  MIKEA@AEA.net  

• Gary M. Brossett, Pratt & Whitney, Columbus Engine Center Inspector: Gary.BrosseTT@PW.UTC.com

• Jerry Bradley, D.M. Public Schools, Dept Chair/Instructor Aviation Technology: Jerry.Bradley@DMPS.K12.ia.us

• Denise Waters, A&P Mechanic:  Denise_WATERS@AWAM.org

Aircraft Dispatcher

• Danny Mortensen, Instructor, ASTAR Air Cargo/DHL; President, Bill Phelps' Airline Ground Schools, Inc:  AGSDANNY@AOL.com  

Airline Pilot - General Aviaiton Pilot - Military Pilot

• Kandy Cassano, First Officer, FedEx: kmcassa@aol.com 

• Michael Dougherty, Senior Pilot 'Spirit of Goodyear':  Michael_DOUGHERTY@GoodYear.COM

• Major Alex B. Min, Terrafugia CFO/Vice President, Sales and Marketing: ALEX.MIN@Sloan.MIT.edu

• Fred Nauer, Northwest Airline, Inc. Aircrew Training Instructor, mailto:FREDNauer@NWA.com   

• ROTC or JROTC Call Center:  866-4 AFROTC (866-423-7642)

Air Traffic Control

• Terri Waterman, Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist:  TERRI.Waterman@faa.gov

• Diana Elridge, Certified Professional Controller:  Deldridge@WILDBLUE.net

• Charlie Willwerth, Certified Professional Controller: CubDriver@bellsouth.net

Business Aviation

• Jamail Larkins, Aeroobatic Pilot and FAA Ambassador: mailto:JLARKINS@JAMAILLARKINS.com 

• Darren S Large, A.A.E.  Manager; Facilities & Projects: DarrenL@MMuAIR.com

• Brenda A Seaman, Assistant Director, Market Research, FlightSafety International: mailto:BrendaSeaman@ComCAST.net

• Jonathan Rupp, Airside Operations Agent, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: mailto:RRuRuPP.Jonathan@GMail.Com

Career Counseling

• Mary Ann Eiff, Aviation Consultant:  MEIFF@WAI.org

Military Aviation

•  Tyler "Ty" Sibley, Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class (Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist) USN: TyLer_s55008@YaHoo.COM

Professional and Technical Counseling

• Trish Autry, Technical Women's Organization National Mentoring:  Trish.Autry@faa.gov

Soaring

• Neita Montague, Vice President Women Soaring Pilots Association: Libellepilots@aol.com