Kurt Barnhart
Professor
K-State Salina - Department of Aviation
- ProfessorK-State Salina - Department of Aviation
- Kansas State University, Aviation, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
ABOUt
Dr. Barnhart is a senior and ranking professor of aviation at Kansas State University Salina. His background is comprehensive in the field of aviation from engineering, to maintenance, to piloting turbine aircraft, to airport management and aviation business management. He most recently served as the campus Dean of Research where he worked with industry to develop and build many of the ongoing aspects of campus success. Formerly he was the aviation department head for nearly 8 years and remains the longest-serving campus aviation department head.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Professor of AviationKansas State University, Aviation, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States1 Feb 2007
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Aviation Department HeadKansas State University Salina, Salina, KS, United States1 Jun 2007 - 1 Jul 2014
- Associate Dean of ResearchKansas State University Salina, Salina, KS, United States1 Jul 2014 - 1 May 2020
- Aviation Department ChairIndiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States1 Aug 2006 - 1 May 2007
- Associate Professor of AviationIndiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States1 May 2006 - 1 May 2007
- Assistant ProfessorIndiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States1 Aug 2000 - 1 May 2006
- Aviation InstructorIndiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States1 Aug 1996 - 1 Aug 2000
DEGREES
- Ph.D, Ed. LeadershipIndiana State University, Educational Leadership and Foundations, Terre Haute, IN, USA1 Aug 1999 - 1 May 2002
- M.B.A., AviationEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Business, Daytona Beach, FL, USA1 Jan 1993 - 1 May 1995
- Bachelor of Science, Aviation Flight and AdministrationPurdue Univeristy, Aviation, West Lafayette, IN, USA1 Aug 1989 - 1 May 1991
- Associate of Science, Aviationi MaintenanceVincennes University, Aviation Maintenance, Vincennes, IN, USA1 Aug 1987 - 1 May 1989
CERTIFICATIONS
- Master Flight InstructorIndiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, United States1 May 2004Awarded to exceptionally engaged and successful aviation flight instructors
- Aircraft Accident InvestigatorMike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States1 Jul 1998Awarded to officially trained graduates of the FAA's Aircraft Accident Investigation Program
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Advanced Gold Seal Flight Instructor- CFII/MEI Aircraft Single engine Land and Sea, Aircraft Multiengine Land, GliderMultiple locations/times, N/A1 Jun 1985Aviation FlightOther