Patti J Clark

Associate Professor, College of Aeronautics; Program Coordinator, Master of Aviation Maintenance

clark092@erau.edu

Department of Aeronautics

Worldwide College of Aviation

Patti J Clark

Overview

Dr. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics as well as a Master of Aeronautical Science (Management and Safety specializations) from the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus. Dr. Clark also holds Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Aeronautical Science Management from Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, AZ.

Organizations: Dr. Clark is a member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association,Women in Aviation International and the Project Management Institute

Awards and Experience: Dr. Clark began her career in aviation in military service as an aircraft jet engine mechanic. She followed that career path through several USAF Reserve and Guard assignments. After leaving military service, she continued to work with the USAF as an aircraft and engine Air Force Engineering Technical Services (AFETS) specialist. She recently retired from the USAF as an Environmental Program Manager with 23 years of total service. 

Dr. Clark also has many years of experience working in consulting roles on aviation, environment and safety projects. Additionally she has commercial airport management experience and served on a number of aviation-related committees or panels. Sustainability in the aviation industry, aviation maintenance workforce development and airport efficiency indicators are Dr. Clark's primary research interests. 

Dr. Clark is a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Instituted, a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives, and a certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration: Aeronautical Science Management, Northcentral University

M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management and Aviation Aerospace Safety Systems, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ

B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ

A.S. - Associate of Science in Professional Aeronautics, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ

Teaching

  • AMNT 625: Trnds & Chal Glob Avia Mnt Org

Research

  • (Doreen McGunagle, Laura Zizka, Ron Mau, Ronald Mau, Patti Clark, Patti J. Clark) Publications (2025)
  • (Laura Zizka, Doreen McGunagle, Patti Clark) Publications (2021)
  • (Cheryl Lynn Marcham, Cheryl Marcham, Scott Burgess, Scott S. Burgess, Joseph Cerreta, Patti J. Clark, James P. Solti, Jim P. Solti, Brandon Breault, Joshua G. Marcham) Publications (2021)
  • (Cheryl Lynn Marcham, Cheryl Marcham, Ann Marie Ade, Patti Clark, Patti J. Clark, James Marion, Jim W. Marion Jr. PhD) Publications (2020)
  • (Kim O. Chambers Ph.D., Stephanie Douglas Ph.D., Stephanie Douglas, Patti J. Clark Ph.D., Patti J. Clark) National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2020)
  • (Patti J. Clark Ph.D., Patti J. Clark, Doreen M. McGunagle Ph.D., Doreen McGunagle, Laura Zizka Ph.D., Laura Zizka) National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2020)
  • (Laura Zizka, Doreen McGunagle, Patti Clark, Patti J. Clark) Publications (2019)
  • (P. Clark, Doreen McGunagle, L. Zizka) Publications (2019)
  • (Bettina M. Mrusek Ph.D., Bettina M. Mrusek, Patti J. Clark Ph.D., Patti J. Clark, Kristy W. Kiernan Ph.D., Kristine M. Kiernan) National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2018)
  • (Sonya A. H. McMullen, Sonya A. McMullen, Troy Henderson, Scott Burgess, Scott S. Burgess, Patti J. Clark, David Ison) Publications (2018)
  • (Dixie Button PhD, Dixie Button Dr., Rachel M. Vigness, Patti Clark) Publications (2018)
  • (Khay-Wai Leong, Patti J. Clark) International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2018)
  • (Bettina M. Mrusek, Kristy W. Kiernan, Kristine M. Kiernan, Patti J. Clark) International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2018)
  • (Patti Clark, Paula Reed, Robin Roberts, Robin A. Roberts, James Cox, James L. Cox, Mod TBD) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University LEAD-ER Program (2016)
  • (Clark, Patti) Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2014)
  • (Mott, J., Siachou, E., Flouris, T., Clark, P., Marriot, H., Winter, S., Rice, S., Rosser, T., Rice, A., Hardy, K.) Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2014)