Dr. Philip M. Tartalone Program Coordinator, Aviation Management School of Technology Studies (734) 487-1161 122 Sill Hall College of Technology Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ptartalone@emich.edu

Courses Taught :
AVT 100 Introduction to Air Transportation
AV T 110 Aircraft Maintenance I
AV T 208 Aviation Human Factors
AV T 222 Intro to Automation in Aviation
AV T 261 Basic Flight II
AV T 271 Basic Flight III
AV T 320 Aviation Safety
AV T 387 Cooperative Education
AV T 422 Senior Seminar

Short Bio:
Dr. Tartalone joined the faculty at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2005 as the Program Coordinator for Aviation Management. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and his Masters and Doctorate from Michigan State University. His diverse teaching experiences range from kindergarten through the university and adult levels. Dr. Tartalone is also a professional pilot, aircraft owner, and a single- and multi-engine flight instructor.
Before coming to EMU, Dr. Tartalone was an Aviation Safety and Education Specialist with the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics. His position as an airport safety inspector and aircraft pilot gave him the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the state, working closely with airport managers and other aviation professionals.
In addition, Dr. Tartalone is the Chair of the planning committee for the Great Lakes International Aviation Conference (GLIAC). He is instrumental in its development and implementation, and is the initial contact with leaders in the aviation industry who participate in the annual event. The GLIAC is a regional conference that serves commercial and recreational pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and all aviation enthusiasts—visit: http://www.GreatLakesAviationConference.com.

Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Tartalone’s interests are in performance anxiety, aviation human factors, education, and aviation safety concerns.