Tyler Spence

Dr. Tyler Spence is an Assistant Professor of Aviation and Space in the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation. He holds M.S. & Ph.D degrees in Aviation Technology from Purdue University. He also holds undergraduate degrees from the University of South Carolina in Political Science and Music (clarinet). Dr. Spence obtained an A.A.S. degree at Calwell Community College and Technical Institute where he earned his commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates. Combining both passions in political sicence and aviation, Dr. Spence's research interests lie at the intersection between government policy and aviation practice. He has a specialized interest in sustainable transportaiton policy issues that combine political science, policy studies, and aviation.