Chaminda Prelis
I am passionate about providing leadership, breaking down barriers, identifying resources, and mentoring future generations of aviation professionals to help them achieve their dreams and career goals.
- Role
- Chair, Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
- Location
- Murfreesboro, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chaminda Prelis
I am passionate about providing leadership, breaking barriers, identifying resources, and mentoring future generations of aviation professionals to help them achieve their dreams and career goals, while ensuring the sustainability of the aviation industry. I aspire to apply my professional expertise in leadership, safety systems, aviation, and education to help foster a safe, sustainable, and efficacious environment for future generations in the aviation industry.
Experience
Chair, Department of Aerospace
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Aug 2021 — Present
Provide leadership and coordinate all functions of academics, safety, and flight operations for the Department of Aerospace. Responsibilities include; strategic planning, manage the department budget, ensure adequate staffing and other resources needs for the department, oversee safety, flight operations, and academic activities, managing activities related to accreditation, assessment, and maintaining FAA certification of the program.
Education
University of North Dakota
MS, Aviation
2001 — 2004
University of North Dakota
BBA, Aviation Management
1994 — 1999
Northcentral University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organizational Leadership
2014 — 2020
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