Eric Shappee

Eric Shappee is a Professor of Aviation at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. He has served as the Director of Flight Operations and Acting Department Head for Aviation. He is a member of the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and has served on the Board of Trustees for the University Aviation Association (UAA). Eric teaches numerous aviation courses, which include Introduction to Aviation, Aviation Safety, Human Factors in Aviation, Aviation Accident Investigation, and Safety/Security of Airport Ground Operations. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with instrument, multiengine, and glider ratings. He is also a certified flight instructor with gold seal.

Eric holds two associate degrees from Antelope Valley College (Lancaster, California), a bachelor's in aeronautical science, and a master's in aeronautical science and safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His main area of focus is in aviation safety. He has developed several risk assessment tools for K-State and other aviation organizations. Further, he is a member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators and has attended the NTSB Academy. Eric Shappee has been active in the field of aviation since 1986, and teaching since 1995. During his career in aviation, Professor Shappee has also spent time working with unmanned aerial systems.

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