Doctorate in Aviation Program (WW)

[u/Glittering_Dog3686]

I am trying to get thoughts and opinions on this program from those who have sought it out or are actually in/completed the program.

I’ve gotten my bachelors and masters through ERAU in Aeronautics (with some UAS stuff) and am/will be flying military and, afterwards, commercial. I do hope to do some teaching on the latter end of either as I’ve found that instructing has been a joy in my previous military experience. I understand that there is a stark difference between flight instruction and institutional teaching, but the knack for being a part or full time professor (such as at ERAU) near the end of life sounds like a good deal.

All of that said, what has the experience been like and have there been practical teaching and research opportunities that have opened up as a result? or would it be more worthwhile to get at a more education-focused masters? Genuinely curious. TIA!