Joel Pat McKinzie

Joel P. McKinzie, M.S., ATP, CFII, MEI
 

Assistant Professor of Aviation
 

Office: AH 324C; 107 Armstrong Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001, U.S.A.
Phone: 507-389-6371
Fax: 507-389-1303
Email: joel.mckinzie@mnsu.edu

Education and Training

• M.Ed. Instructional Technology, Kent State University
• BS Business, Indiana University
• Computer Based Instruction Course
• Distance Learning course
• Video Production Course

Pilot Certificates and Ratings

• Airline Transport Pilot – Airplane, Multiengine Land
• Commercial Privileges – Airplane, Single Engine Land and Sea, Instrument Airplane
• Flight Engineer – Turbojet Powered
• Flight Instructor – Airplane, Single and Multiengine

Flight Hours and Experience

• Total Time – 12,000 Hours
• 30 Years Total Flight experience
• Commercial Airline Captain
• 20 Years University Flight Instruction
• Developed web based aviation courses with Experimental Aircraft Association
• DC 8 Simulator Instructor
• FAA Special Weather Observer
• FAA Designated Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
• University Aviation Association Member

Employment History

• Assistant Professor – Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Faculty Instructor – Kent State University
• Faculty Instructor – Purdue University
• Flight Instructor – Flight Safety International
• Captain – Continental Express Airlines

Professional Associations and Membership

• AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association)
• NAFI (National Association of Flight Instructors)
• SPA (Seaplane Pilot Association)
• UAA (University Aviation Association)
• AABI (Aviation Accredititation Board)
• EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) 
• MSPA - Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association
• Alpha Eta Rho – Professional Aviation Fraternity, Alumni Member
• Women in Aviation International
• Phi Delta Kappa International - association for professional educators – Mankato Chapter Past President
• National & Local Chapter 642 Mankato MN – Past Treasurer, Young Eagles Pilot 
• Vintage Aircraft Association – Owner of 1945 J3
• Warbirds of America
• IAC (International Aerobatics Club)

Research/Industry Interest and Expertise

•  None

Current Teaching Schedule

Courses — FALL 2009:

• AVIA 150 (4) - Basic Pilot Flight Theory (Private Pilot)
• AVIA 380 (3) - Flight Instructor Theory (CFI)
• AVIA 151 (3) - Private Pilot Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 371 (1) - Multi-Engine Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 381 (1) - Flight Instructor Flight Lab (Airport)  

Schedule and office hours here

Courses — SPRING 2010:

• AVIA 150 (4) - Basic Pilot Flight Theory (Private Pilot)
• AVIA 380 (3) - Flight Instructor Theory (CFI)
• AVIA 151 (3) - Private Pilot Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 371 (1) - Multi-Engine Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 381 (1) - Flight Instructor Flight Lab (Airport)

Schedule and office hours here

Courses — SUMMER 2010:

• AVIA 151 (3) - Private Pilot Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 371 (1) - Multi-Engine Flight Lab (Airport)
• AVIA 381 (1) - Flight Instructor Flight Lab (Airport)

Schedule and office hours here