Rate My Professor Brett Ray

Ray holds a comprehensive academic background tailored to aviation and education. He earned an Associate of Arts in Aviation/Airport Management from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa, providing foundational knowledge in aviation operations and airport administration. He continued his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, a program emphasizing professional pilot training, aeronautical science, and aviation management. Ray further enhanced his teaching qualifications with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, focusing on effective instructional strategies.

Ray's academic interests include research on Pilot Personality Success Predictability Indicators, examining personality traits and psychological factors that predict success in pilot training and careers. Prior to his current role, Ray served as Assistant Professor of Aviation at the University of Dubuque, contributing to aviation program development and instruction as documented in university accreditation self-study reports. Through his appointments and expertise, Ray impacts aviation education by preparing students for professional roles in the field.