Dr. Juan Merkt Elected to AABI Board of Trustees

The AABI serves to advance the quality of aviation education worldwide by stimulating collegiate aviation programs toward excellence and self-improvement. The AABI establishes uniform minimum educational quality standards, and seeks to increase the credibility, integrity, and acceptance of collegiate aviation programs within institutions of higher education, the aviation community, industries, government, and public-at-large.

Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus currently has four bachelor’s degrees, and one master’s degree, accredited by the AABI, including:

• B.S. in Aeronautical Science – Professional Pilot Fixed Wing Specialty
• B.S. in Aviation Business Administration – Flight Operations Fixed Wing
• B.S. in Aviation Business Administration – Airport Management
• B.S. in Aviation Business Administration – Management
• M.S. in Safety Science

Merkt was the recipient of the 2013 AABI Paul Whelan Educator Award for his efforts to improve aviation education and advance accreditation. His research interests include energy management as a best practice to enhance aviation safety and efficiency.

“It will be a great honor and privilege to serve in the AABI Board of Trustees representing Embry-Riddle,” said Merkt. “I look forward to working with the board to promote excellence in college aviation and, through accreditation, continue to raise the standards in aviation education and training around the world.”