Dr. Linda Weiland is currently a faculty member and program coordinator (PC) for the master’s in aviation maintenance (MAM). Her passions are in human factors in aviation and aeronautical industrial engineering, with an emphasis on aviation sustainability and airport management.
Dr. Weiland received her Ph.D. in Human Factors. Her dissertation was on Implications between UAV and ATM systems in commercial airspace incorporation. She also holds two master’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Master of Science in Aeronautical Science and the Master of Science in Business Administration/Aviation. Dr. Weiland’s Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics was also obtained from ERAU. Linda was also a part-time student at the University of Witwatersrand in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Aeronautical Engineering, Johannesburg, South Africa (SA). Her topic of interest there was Resilience of communication in ATM, with a focus on aeronautical and industrial engineering methodologies and theoretical framework. She was able to publish with her Supervisors in this area.
Linda began her career in aviation in the United States Navy in 1975 as an enlisted air traffic controller. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle, Linda accepted a commission and became a Naval Officer. She spent 16 years as an Aeronautical Maintenance Duty Officer, retiring as a highly decorated Navy Lieutenant Commander. After completing a successful career in the Navy, Linda spent four years at a major airline as a Liaison Engineer, ensuring complete airworthiness with the Federal Aviation Association, coordinating all aircraft modifications for Boeing aircraft, specializing in mechanical, structural and fuel systems. She was the primary weight and balance engineer and served as the Director of Project Management on over 36 projects to include maintenance modernization and establishing new routes for the airline.
She is a reviewer for aviation journals globally including the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), and has been on several Transportation Research Board (TRB) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) panels. Linda is the current Outreach Coordinator of the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Embry-Riddle Worldwide Virtual Chapter. She is also a member of AWAM and WMA. Linda works with the Aeronautical Society of South Africa, which is part of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Girls Fly Programme Africa, and the Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE). She presented and published her Conceptual Framework with her SA Ph.D. Supervisors through SAIIE 31st Annual (virtual) conference in 2021 and continues to review papers for SAIIE. She also is active in Zonta, as a past Honolulu President, Area Director, and current District 9 Leadership and Development Coordinator. Linda is a past president of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Linda's certifications include FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO), Defense acquisition certified. DAWIA level II Acquisition AQD, Manufacturing, and Production. DAWIA Acquisition Professional Community APC, APM fully qualified. DAWIAI level I logistics support, and logistics maintenance.
Dr. Weiland has published articles and given presentations in aviation-related fields internationally, often with faculty and students. She is interested in global research in aviation, diversity and inclusion.
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors, Capitol Technology University
M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics: Air Traffic Control Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Experience: Dr. Linda Weiland is an Assistant Professor, Full Time Faculty at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and the College of Aeronautics. Linda teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses and is a course developer. Linda is currently assigned to the Undergraduate Department and recently became the Program Coordinator for the BSA degree. Prior to serving as the PC for the BSA she was the Assistant Program Coordinator for the BSAvM. She also led the development of a graduate Specialization and an undergraduate minor in Global Air Traffic Management. Likewise, Linda is a member of the Faculty Senate as a Senator for the COA, serving on the Faculty Handbook and Research Committees. She is the first President of the ERAU Worldwide Women in Aviation International Virtual Chapter and sits on the Board as the Outreach Coordinator. In 2011, Linda accepted a full-time faculty position within the College of Aeronautics specializing in both air traffic control and aviation maintenance. Prior to her current position Dr. Weiland served the College of Aeronautics as the Liaison to the Singapore Campus, both assistant and Program Chair for the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance degree program, Aeronautical Science Discipline Chair and Air Traffic Control Discipline Chair. In 2006, Linda accepted the Director of Academic Support for the Embry-Riddle Kaneohe Center. Prior to that Linda was adjunct faculty for over 10 years. Before Joining ERAU full-time Dr. Weiland completed 26 years in Aviation (air traffic control and aeronautical maintenance duty officer) in the US Navy and six years as a liaison engineer for a major airline.
Research: interests are in the air transportation industry worldwide, focusing on Human Factors in Global Air Traffic Control and Management and aviation Maintenance management with a special interest in safe, secure and efficient airspace, airport management, aviation maintenance and aviation curriculum development. She has worked with fellow colleagues in research for the Airport Cooperative Research Program Transportation Research Board (TRB) under The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She is active in the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) and a member of both their publication and cyber committees. Also active in International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE), International Academy of Science and Engineering for Development (IASED), Department of Commerce, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and other air transportation and diversity areas.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Professional
Reviewer, Member Science - International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) in both Europe and Asia (2016- present)
Reviewer and technical committee International Conference on Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic engineering (CAMME) (2016 – present)
Reviewer, International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA) (2014- present)
Reviewer, Collegiate Aviation Review (CAR) (2014- present)
Researcher, editor, reviewer Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) – member of the Publication and Cyber Security Committees (2011 – present)
Participated in FAA Mega Maintenance Conferences in Hawaii (2008-2012)
Participated in Aeronautical Society of South Africa (AeSSA), a division of the Royal Aeronautical Society (2019-Present) Facilitated the virtual Young Professionals networking forum as Guest Speak and coordinator (2021)
Member South Africa Institute for Industrial Engineering (2019- present) - Presented and reviewed at 2020 virtual conference, reviewer for 2021 conference
Member, University Aviation Association (UAA) (2014- present)
Member, Hong Kong Society of Mechanical Engineers (HSKME) (2014- present)
Member, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) (2015- present)
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (2016- present)
Member, Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) (2014- present)
Member, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) (2014- present)
Member Woman in Aviation International (WAI) (2002-present)
Member Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) (2012- present)
University
Program Coordinator BSA Degree (2021)
Assistant Program Coordinator BSAvM degree (2016-2021)
College of Aeronautics Member Student engagement (2018-2020)
College of Aeronautics Member Communication across the Curriculum Committee (2018 – present)
College of Aeronautics Member Faculty Council College of Aeronautics (2018- present)
Elected Faculty Senate ERAU Worldwide (2013- 2018 -2021- present)
Chair for Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, ERAU Worldwide (2012- 2018)
Member, of Faculty Handbook Committee ERAU (2015- 2018 -2019- present)
Member Curriculum Management Tool Design Review Committee (2012)
President, Women in Aviation International ERAU Worldwide Chapter (2015-2016) Current Board member
Member, Diversity track committee at the 2016 AIR3 Conference (2014 - 2016)
Co-Chair on Focus group for Next Generation of Aviation Professionals ERAU (2014- 2016)
Member design and development of minor course of study under BS in Aviation Maintenance, the Aviation Maintenance Operations Minor (2013)
Course Developer ASCI 327 Aviation Workforce Management in a Global Environment (2013), ASCI 411 Human Factors in Air traffic Management 2020, MAVM 60 Leadership in Global Aviation Maintenance Organizations, MAVM 609 Aviaiton Maintenance Management
Assisted Team Hawaii on Aviation Accreditation Board International (ABBI) (2009-2012)
Faculty representation College of Aeronautics to Singapore (2014- 2016)
Lead on graduate specialization in Air Traffic Management (2016 2017)
Assisted with ERAU Hawaii Graduation (2006 present- 2017)
Member, ERAU Alumni Association active with Hawaii group (2004- present)
Assisted in the 12-9 week compression project of Undergraduate courses (2011)
Assisted team Hawaii presenting ERAU programs to local airports and outer island locations
Assisted Anchorage Campus and participated in the Alaska Airman’s Association conference (2014)
Community
State of Hawaii Governors Women Veterans Subcommittee (2012-2016 - 2021 - present)
American Association of University Women (AAUW) –Past Honolulu President (2001- to present)
Zonta – Past Honolulu President and Area Director (2004- present), leadership and development Coordinator 2016-President, Vice President Local Chapter 2021-Present)
Junior League (2002- present)
Daughter of the American Revolution (2007- present)
Pearl Harbor Yacht Club Past Commodore
International order of the Blue Gavel (2010- present)
Volunteer, Kaneohe Yacht Club (2015- present)
Volunteer, Vets America (2014- present)
Volunteer, high school robotics judge (2012 present)
Ambassador to Cuba on a People-to-People trip (2012)
Ambassador to Poland on a Zonta trip speaking on Status of Women US/Warsaw (2012)
Formal presentations on gender issues for woman in Cuba to professional organizations in Hawaii (2012)
Member, Women in Aviation Scholarship Committees (2012 - present)
Linda is on the editorial staff of three Aviation Journals and works with high schools around the country in Robotics, Z-Girls, and STEM endeavors. Linda is also the Past President of American Association of University Women (AAUW) and ZONTA in Hawaii. She has also been on boards and committees for Women in Aviation, Jr. League, and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Linda's certifications include Federal Aviation Administration Control Tower Operator (CTO); Defense acquisition certified. DAWIA level II Acquisition AQD, Manufacturing and Production. DAWIA Acquisition Professional Community APC, APM fully qualified. DAWIAI level I logistics support, and logistics maintenance.
Her professional memberships include University Aviation Association; Air Traffic Control Association; Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International; Women in Aviation/ Woman Military Aviators/Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance; Professional Aviation Maintenance Association; American Association of University Women; and Zonta.
2018- CAMME Best Paper Presentation Evaluating the Impact of NextGen’s Air Traffic Systems on Aviation Security Weiland, L., Wei, G.
2016 – International Academy of Science and Engineering for Development 2016 – Received two Certificates of Appreciation from ERAU for continuing support of Massive Open Online Courses
2016- 2015 - International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) research reviewer letter of appreciation
2015 - Received President’s Citation of Merit from President and CEO of Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) as a member of the ATCA Publication committee for exemplary work in air traffic control and overall enhancement of and contribution to air traffic control and the aviation community