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Overview
Each of these road maps will give you guidance as you enter into your next flight lab here at SUU Aviation. Information on the flight syllabus, required equipment, studying resources, and stage checks is provided for each lab!
C.O. Pilots
Your C.O. Pilot (Connection Orientation Pilot) is your student mentor. They are a fellow student who is there to help you navigate your lab and prepare for your ground/flight exams. Each flight student has a C.O. Pilot assigned to them. They will keep you updated on monthly events and can provide private tutoring or mock stages!
If you ever feel lost or are struggling, reach out to your C.O. Pilot! Their job is to be there for you!
The C.O. Pilots host events every month including our annual Fixed Wing VS Rotor Wing dodge ball and flag football tournaments (trophies awarded to the winning teams). To keep updated on events you can follow the C.O. Pilots' Instagram @suucopilots, you can also watch the slide show in the lobby, or look for flyers posted around the lobby!
Administration
Student Services
Student Services
katy bowen
katy bowen
Director, Aviation Student Support Services
Katy oversees student records, student experience, and student retention at SUU. If you have any questions about the program and any of the resources that it offers its students, reach out to Katy or one of the COPilots, and they will be happy to help you with your concerns.
Grace lewsader
Grace lewsader
Student Placement and Transition Specialist
Grace assists students with resume building and job placement. Her door is always open to help you look over your resume and share tips and tricks or to help you find a job when you are ready to spread your wings.
Scheduling and Registration
Scheduling and Registration
Katy Bowen
Chris Cox
For scheduling and registration concerns, please get in touch with Katy Bowen or Chris Cox.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Katie baca
Katie baca
Aviation Financial Aid Coordinator
Katie is the financial aid coordinator. Some of her duties include assisting students in securing funding and collecting scholarship opportunities to share with aviation students.
Chief Instructors
Chief Instructors
Courtland Hansen
Courtland Hansen
Fixed Wing Chief Pilot
Kaitlyn Gallegos
Kaitlyn Gallegos
Fixed Wing Assistant Chief Pilot
Robbie Paul
Robbie Paul
Rotor Wing Chief Pilot
Peter Newman
Peter Newman
Assistant Rotor Chief Pilot
Brian Tolkenson
Brian Tolkenson
Assistant Rotor Chief Pilot
Chris Cox
Chris Cox
Director of Flight Ops/Safety
Executive Director
Executive Director
Mike Mower
Mike Mower
Executive Director of SUU Aviation
Mike Mower started the aviation program in 2013 with Upper Limit Aviation. Mike was pivotal in the transition of the program from ULA to SUU in 2016. Since SUU took over, he has been serving as Executive Director of Aviation for the university. In his capacity, he oversees flight operations, instructs various flight labs, and ensures students have what they need to be successful here. Mike also served in the Air Force and works hand in hand with the Veterans Affairs office to make sure all veterans are taken care of. He has spent countless hours in Washington DC lobbying to protect veteran benefits, as well as helping to make changes to FAA regulation. Mike offers an open door to all students to help in times of need.
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