Auburn University School of Aviation Names New Leader for Professional Flight Program in 2025

13th Aug 2025

Alabama, USA – Auburn University School of Aviation has appointed Dr. David “Rock” Bottomlee as Director of Flight Education, placing him at the helm of one of the largest university-based aviation programs in the United States.

  • In his new role, Dr. Bottomlee will oversee the Professional Flight program and aircraft maintenance operations for 650 aviation students.

  • The program operates with a team of 120 certified flight instructors (CFIs) and 25 Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certified maintenance technicians.

  • Auburn’s training fleet comprises 65 Cessna Skyhawks and Piper Seminoles, supporting a mix of ab initio and advanced flight training.

Learn more about Auburn University School of Aviation or Dr. Bottomlee by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Dr. David Bottomlee (Auburn University)
Photo Credit: Auburn University

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