Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2024
Fleet Renewal Proposal, Fatema Al Ajmi
Fleet Renewal Proposal, Amna Al Bulushi
Fleet Renewal Proposal, Siba Al Ghailani
A Survival Guide to the Aviation Flight Science Degree at Western Michigan University, Aidan Schmidt
Theses from 2023
The Influence of Aviation Technology on Human Complacency, Aurora Burton
Shaping the Future of Aviation Training and Outreach with Spatial Computing and NextGen VR Technologies, Nathan Kostka
Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Fernanda Rios-Merodio
Aviation Mentorship Program, Joseph Zynda
Theses from 2022
Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Pre-Flighting a Single Engine Training Aircraft Using 3D Printed Caddies, Eric Effinger
Regional Airline Pilot Profession Post Colgan 3407, Brett Maas
The Positive Effects of Study Abroad on Education, Brooke Semler
The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Airport Demand Forecasts and Critical Aircraft for Commercial Service Airports Serving Southwest Michigan, Matthew Wietstock
Theses from 2020
A Comparative Study of Security Systems at O'Hare International Airport and JFK International Airport, Violet Dagadu
Theses from 2019
Runway Safety and Runway Incursions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Kevin Whelan
Theses from 2017
A Comparative Study of International Airlines in the Middle East and the United States, Diogene De Souza
A Comparative Analysis of Professional Pilot Jobs, Ryan Snoeyink
Theses from 2016
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines: A Review of Key Planning Optimization Activities and Their Execution During 2015, Justin Bravman
An Analysis of Preflight Inspection Practices in the Collegiate Training Environment, Seth Laws
The United States Aviation Industry and the Professional Pilot Training Environment, Andrew Marvin
Theses from 2015
Comparison of Shareholder value between Full-Service Airlines (FSAs) and Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs)., William Kee
Theses from 2014
The Supersonic Transport: Development and demise of the future of air travel, Gareth Carter
Aviation Fuels: The Importance and Potential of Unleaded Avgas, Hilary Kerkstra
Effectiveness of TSA Regulations in General Aviation, Samantha Somers
Neuroplasticity and Mindfulness Meditation, Richard Widdett
Theses from 2012
Advantages and Disadvantages of Airline Mergers, Zachary H. Mindel
China and the Bicycle, Nicole Mott
The Use of Excess Aircraft as Maximization of Resources, Jean Paul Pion Garcia
Theses from 2009
Developing a Standardized Checklist Curriculum to Improve Checklist Performance Under Normal Workload Flight Operations, Jared K. Neterer
Theses from 2008
The Relationship between Flight Hours, Checklist Errors, and Aviation Safety, Alex Paran
Theses from 2007
Aviation Exploration, Ellen Brinks
Higher for Hire: A Business Plan for Amphibious Air Charter Operations in Michigan, Joel Gibbons
Angel Flight Operations at the WMU College of Aviation, Steven D. Vaught
Theses from 2006
Alternative Fuel Options in Aviation, Nathan DeLisle
Jet Equivalency Training Course Completion, Garrett R. Heinz
Ignition System Learning Aid, Patrick Shea
Airline Management Style and Its Affects on Profitability: A Study of Southwest Airlines and AMR Corporation, Tim Stapleton
Air Transport Pilot Knowledge Exam, Andrew Tavelli
Theses from 2005
Research & Study for Completion of the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Written Examination, Ian Edward Alexander
Theses from 2004
The Potential Effects of the Trans-Atlantic Common Aviation Area on Shannon Airport, Ireland, Daniel James Centilli
Airline Yield Management in Transition, Olgierd Hinz
Theses from 2003
The Impact of International Terrorism on the Airline Industry in the United States During the George W. Bush Administration, Michelle Glisan
Theses from 1997
Aircraft Radar Systems, Peter M. Lahm
The Pratt & Whitney 4060: Power for the Future, Gregory Sumner