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Document Type
Video
Abstract
This interview captures the career and insights of Edmund Everett, a native Floridian and retired Air Force veteran, who became a pivotal figure in the development of Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)'s School of Aeronautics. He recounts his transition from military service to obtaining a graduate degree at FIT in 1977, leading to a long career as a faculty member, department head, and ultimately, Dean from 1986 to the early 1990s.
Mr. Everett details the school's growth from a small campus with limited facilities to a major university, specifically highlighting the School of Aeronautics' expansion. Key developments under his leadership include: securing a grant to construct the first dedicated School of Aeronautics building on campus, establishing a satellite flight training operation at Valkaria Airport to alleviate congestion at Melbourne Airport, and overseeing the expansion and replacement of the aircraft fleet through major deals with Piper and American General Corporation. He emphasizes the school's tradition of producing highly motivated and successful graduates across all facets of the aviation industry, including piloting and management, and speaks with pride about the long-running annual Aviation Symposium he helped establish.
Publication Date
2008
Recommended Citation
Everett, Edmund and Taylor, Robert, "Florida Tech Pioneer Interview: Edmund Everett" (2008). Oral History Videos. 35.
https://repository.fit.edu/oh_videos/35
Interview Transcript by Dr. Patterson