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 Adjunct Faculty
Victor began his aviation career in 1980 as an Aviation Electronics Technician for the US Navy. After four years in the Navy, he returned to civilian life and worked for Midway Airlines in Miami as an Avionics Technician performing line and hanger checks on a variety of commercial aircraft. After Midway closed its Miami base in 1991, he went to work for Avborne Heavy Maintenance. At Avborne he worked and supervised Avionics service checks and installations on a variety of aircraft including Boeing and McDonald Douglas. In addition he performed a number of avionics installations such as TCAS, Windshear and GPS. In 1997 Airbus Industries of North America recruited him as an Avionics instructor in Miami. Victor is qualified on all new generation Airbus aircraft for classroom and OJT instruction and has performed classes internationally. Additionally he lectures on Human Factors for Maintenance personnel for all Airbus Customers. Victor earned an AS in Maintenance Management and an AS in Piloting and Navigation from Miami Dade College. In 1997 he returned to school at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to earn his BS in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Aviation Safety. He continued his studies at Embry Riddle and earned a Masters degree of Aeronautical Science
Claire started her studies at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia, and her aviation career with Eastern Airlines in aircraft services at Washington National Airport. After transferring to Miami, Florida, and working line and engine shops, she was awarded entrance into the Eastern Airlines Maintenance Technicians Apprenticeship Program. She obtained her FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) licenses in 1980. Upon graduation she started as an A & P technician in the aircraft overhaul department. Over the years professor Donovan has worked in the field of aviation in repair stations and airlines as an A & P maintenance technician, planner, and technical support specialist. in companies such as AVBORNE Heavy Maintenance, Inc., Amerijet International Airlines Inc, Custom Air Transport, Inc. and Gulfstream International Airlines. In addition she has worked in the areas of quality control, inspection, and aircraft records and held the position of Manager of CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Systems). An Alumni of Broward College, Claire graduated with an Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management in 1994. Ms. Donovan brings lots of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to our aviation maintenance program and we are very happy to have her as one of our adjunct faculty.
Tom Garrido has 29 years in the aviation field. Graduated from an aviation high school in Queens, New York City with a FAA powerplant license, he started working in a local repair shop in New York in 1980. After high school Tom obtained his FAA airframe and FCC avionics licenses and moved into a major airline where he has worked various positions: aircraft technician, avionics technician and technical crew chief. In 1991 Tom moved to South Florida where he worked as crew chief for several years. He also continued studying and graduated from Broward College’s Aviation Maintenance Management associate in applied science degree and then became technical crew chief instructor. Since 2001, Mr. Garrido is been teaching courses such as human factors, principles of troubleshooting and general familiarization for A300 and MD80 aircraft.
An air show celebrating the end of World War Two hooked Tom on flying, but it was 1956 when he was sixteen before flying lessons at North Perry Airport could start. Almost Fifty years later Tom ended a career that included working as an electronic technician, flight instructor, air taxi pilot, and contract flight instructor in U.S. Army primary and multi-engine instrument schools. His FAA career started with four years as an air traffic controller in the FAA’s Miami Center then came thirty one years, as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) in St. Petersburg, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, in various inspector or supervisor positions. He holds an ATP certificate for Airplane Multi-engine Land with Lear Jet and Piper Cheyenne type ratings. Flight Instructor Airplane Single and multi-engine with instrument airplane ratings, and Ground Instructor certificate as well. Tom graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree. In his off time Tom enjoys flying his Piper Tomahawk with his wife Pat to visit their grandson’s in Clearwater.
Michael Nonnemacher has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives and is an alumnus of Broward College (BC). He’s also one of the original designers of the Airport Operations Management degree curriculum, and is chair of the Aviation Operations Advisory Board. Mr. Nonnemacher holds a private pilot certificate and is the Director of Operations at FLL. He has been working with the Broward County Aviation Department at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood/ International Airport and North Perry Airport for over 20 years. He is responsible for the overall day to day operation of both airports. It includes ensuring all safety and security regulations are adhered, passenger’s services are met with a high level of customer service, contract administration for Law Enforcement, Aircraft Rescue, fire fighting, parking and ground transportation services, and all emergency responses are conducted in accordance with policies and procedures, with an operating budget.
W.F. Borner graduated with a BBA and a MBA from the National University in San Diego, California, and he learned to fly in 1977 at the Naval Air Station North Island Navy Flying Club in San Diego. Bud is qualified in complex, high performance and technically advanced aircraft and maintains a 10 hour monthly flying average since that time. He owns a 1988 Mooney M20J based at Fort Lauderdale Executive airport and as a commercial rated CFI-I, previously instructed candidates for CFI and CFI-I knowledge tests at American Flyers Training Center. Currently he provides flight instruction, flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks for the Civil Air Patrol. He has 24 years active service to our country in the Unites States Navy. He is a former Commanding Officer of the Naval Communications Unit in Key West and for the Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force in Hawaii. As part of his experience in the military he recovered astronauts during Apollo 15, 16 17; Sky Lab I, II and III and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project missions. Now he is retired and enjoying teaching Instrument Flight Theory and Navigational Science at the Aviation Institute at Broward College.
Howard A. Friedman is a meteorologist and deputy director of the Hurricane Research Division/AOML, Miami, Florida. Mr. Friedman studied at New York University, where he received his B.A. (Meteorology) from the University College of Arts and Science (1960) and his M.S. (Meteorology) from the Graduate School of Engineering and Science (1967); and at Florida Atlantic University, where he was a member of the Ed.D Traveling Scholars Program. From 1960-72, Mr. Friedman was a meteorologist and project coordinator for the Research Flight Facility (now called the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center). He later joined the National Hurricane Center as a tropical analyst and forecaster until 1981, when he returned to the National Hurricane Research Laboratory (currently Hurricane Research Division/AOML). His has taught aviation meteorology at MDC, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Broward College/Aviation Institute, where he is an adjunct professor. In 1983, Mr. Friedman became a seconded expert to the WMO’s Tropical Cyclone Programme, where he began working on a reference guide for tropical cyclone prone nations. In January 2007, he received the Dr. Charles E. Anderson Award from the AMS and, the Distinguished Career Award from NOAA (May 2007). Mr. Friedman has published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, Weatherwise, Journal of Applied Meteorology, FEMA Monograph Series, WMO Manuals, Plenum’s Environmental Science Research Series, several NOAA technical reports and, conference preprints.
Mr. Rossman is an adjunct professor and in this role, he provides instruction to primary and advance level college students mainly in the professional pilot field. Fihmi believes in providing the students with a solid foundation that will allow them to succeed as professional pilots. Fihmi has been qualified as a ground and flight instructor for 12 years. As a professional airline pilot, he has over 2000 flight hours of instruction given, along with over 8,000 hours of total flight time. Fihmi also holds an Air Transport Pilot certificate (ATP) with type ratings on the Jet stream 3200/4100 turbo prop airplanes, the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet, and the Airbus 319/320/321. Fihmi has more than 8 years of airline experience as a captain, and 4 years as a First Officer. Fihmi also hold a bachelors of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
Linda has been in Aviation for over 20 years. Her Aviation career has been varied and includes teaching Aviation College classes for over 7 years, flying the B727 and B737 for a 121 Passenger operation along the Eastern United States and Caribbean for 6 years, being a B727 Simulator Instructor for 1 ½ years, Captain for B727 International freight Company for 2 years, and most recently flying the MD-11 for world-wide operations for such companies as the US Military, Lufthansa, Qantas, Air Canada and Asiana for the last 7 years. She has type ratings on the B727 and MD-11 and over 11,000 hours of flight time. Linda is happy to return to BC after teaching at the college in the early nineties
Michael Vitti, Air Traffic Control Adjunct Professor Joining Broward College (BC) in the spring of 2009, Michael Vitti brings a wide array of aviation knowledge and experience the nation’s newest Controller Training Initiative School. Working the last four years as an Air Traffic Controller at the Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center, he is a Certified Professional Controller as well as an On-The-Job Training Instructor. His area of specialty at the Miami Air Route Control Center presents Broward College with a unique opportunity since Mr. Vitti is certified as both radar and non-radar Air Traffic Controller. Prior to working as an Air Traffic Controller, Mr. Vitti also worked in the operations department of a FAA Part 121 and Part 135 airline. In addition, Mr. Vitti has experience working with air-to-ground high frequency communications. Lastly, Mr. Vitti worked many years at a FAA Part 141 Flight School which also provided FAA Part 91 aircraft rental services. Spending virtually Mr. Vitti’s entire working career in the aviation industry has created a well rounded and extremely versatile instructor that can provide the big picture to his students.
Rick Killmon began his aviation career in 1984 when he attended and subsequently graduated from the Air Traffic Control program at Broward Community College (now known as BC). After earning his Associates Degree in 1986, he entered the Academy in Oklahoma City with the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. Working the last 23 years at Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center, Rick brings a substantial amount of experience and knowledge of the aviation industry including air traffic control. Rick is currently a Front Line Supervisor at Miami Center where he has held that position for the last eight years. Rick is a Certified Professional Controller as well as an On-The-Job training instructor (OJTI). In addition, he is a Certified Mediator in the State of Florida and in the State of Georgia and has been doing mediations for the FAA Civil Rights Office for over 5 years. Rick also holds a collateral position as an EEO Counselor for the FAA and has held that position for over 10 years. Rick also currently holds the position of a designated examiner (DE) which certifies new air traffic controllers. Rick was also an OSHA inspector for 2 years. In addition, he spent 2 years in Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and 3 years in the Quality Assurance Safety Office. Rick has taught Quality Assurance and Flight Safety courses for 5 years at the Pan American International Flight Academy. Rick has created courses for the FAA like CIC Controller in Charge Course which instructs controllers to be a temporary supervisor. Rick is committed to improving the aviation industry by sharing his knowledge with the BC students so they can succeed in their aviation careers.
Bruce Sallet Air Traffic Control Adjunct Professor Bruce Sallet, a native of Tampa, started his aviation career as a lineman working for Tampa Flying Service, at Peter O Knight Airport in Tampa Florida in 1976. As time went on he moved to the on-the-job training program for A + P mechanics, and also started his pilot training. Receiving his Commercial, Instrument, Multi-engine pilot’s license in 1979 and completing his training as an A + P Mechanic also in 1979. He went to work flying for several corporations over the next few years. In 1982 Bruce applied for and received a job working for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. .After completing training at the Air Traffic Academy in Oklahoma City, he was assigned to work at Orlando Executive Tower and spent the first four years as a controller there. In 1986, he moved to the tower at Tamiami Airport, and in 1989 he moved to the tower at Fort Lauderdale International Airport where he works today. Throughout his career as a controller Bruce has been an Air Traffic Instructor for the last 25 years, has served on many committees rewriting airspace, and procedures to help make the airspace system move more efficient with improved safety. As a controller, Bruce went back to school and received his Bachelors Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1988. Today, Bruce can be found working at Fort Lauderdale International Tower, or at the race track working as a part time racing crew member for (The Racers Group) competing in the Grand-Am Rolex series. | ||
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