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Heather McNevin

  • Part-time Instructional, Aviation

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  • Email: heather.mcnevin@UND.edu
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Ryan Hall
4251 University Ave Stop 9036
Grand Forks ND 58202-9036

Biography

Heather McNevin is an adjunct professor for the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Heather has 26 years of aviation experience and holds an FAA commercial pilot certificate with DC3 and B25 type ratings and is a Certified Flight Instructor for single engine, multi-engine, and instrument airplane. She has flown 60 different types of aircraft.  Her aviation experience includes FBO management, aviation security, airfield operations, flight school management, and airborne fire patrol.  She has 16 years experience as an Air Traffic Control Specialist.  Heather is an active FAA Safety Team Representative with the Minneapolis FSDO.

Near Midair Collisions

General Aviation Safety

Safety Management Systems

Human Factors

Certificates and Ratings:

Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land, Instrument Airplane

Flight Instructor, Airplane Single and Multi Engine Land, Instrument Airplane

Type Ratings: DC3, B25

Awards:

FAA Administrators Safety Award, 2010

ATO Administrative Excellence Award, 2020

NATCA Team Excellence Award, 2021

District FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year, 2016

Copperstate Aerobatic Contest Safety Trophy, 2005

Master Aviation Educator Accreditation, 2015

Master Aviation Educator Accreditation, 2018

FBI Citizens Academy Appreciation Award, 2017

Aviation Safety Day Appreciation Award, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, 2016

First Place Sportsman, Copperstate Aerobatic Contest, 2005

High Scoring First Time Sportsman, 2005

Grass Roots Achievement, IAC, 2005

PhD in Aerospace. University of North Dakota.  Estimated Graduation 2026.

Master of Science in Aeronautics w Dual Specializations in Human Factors and Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 2020.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a major in Air Traffic Control. University of North Dakota. 2004.

Cognitive Interviewing Certificate. National Transportation Safety Board. 2021

Aircraft Accident Investigation Certificate. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 2015.

Aviation Management Certificate. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / International Air Transport Association. 2017.

Change Management Certificate. Cornell University. 2021.

Data Analytics Certificate. Cornell University. 2020.

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