Dr. González holds an Ed.D. in Education Administration (2011), MBA in Aviation Management (2005), B.S. in Aeronautical Science (2006), and A.S. in Computer Science. He is a FAA license Commercial Pilot. Dr. González is currently the Chair of the Aviation Department at Farmingdale State College, where he has been a professor since 2005. He was instrumental in applying and being granted the FAA Certificate for the Air Traffic Collegial Training Initiative (AC-CTI). Previously, he served as the Program Coordinator (2006-2007), Assistant Chairperson (2007), Acting Chairperson (2007-2008), and Program Coordinator (2008-2009).
Education and Professional Licensure
Ed.D. in Education Administration 2011
Dowling College Graduate School of Aviation, Oakdale, N.Y.
MBA in Aviation Management 2005
Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y.
B.S. in Aeronautical Science 2003
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, N.Y.
A.S. in Computer Science 2006
Nassou Community College, Garden City, N.Y.
-Advanced Certified Ground Instructor, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Education and Professional Licensure
Ed.D. in Education Administration 2011
Dowling College Graduate School of Aviation, Oakdale, N.Y.
MBA in Aviation Management 2005
Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y.
B.S. in Aeronautical Science 2003
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, N.Y.
A.S. in Computer Science 2006
Nassou Community College, Garden City, N.Y.
-Advanced Certified Ground Instructor, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Commercial Pilot/Instrument Rating, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Research Interests
- Student Ethics
- Apply Business Ethics
- Aviation Safety
Dissertation Published
- González, R-O. (2011). A measurement of Ethical Behavior of Student Pilots in U.S. Higher Education Institution and Thei Affinity to Abide by Federal Aviation Regulations. Pro-Quest UMI Dissertation Publishing 3472656
Dissertation Published as Dissertation Chair
- Moul-Greer, H.L. (2021) Equal Opportunuties for Students: A Study of Inclusive Practices and Support fort Students with Severe Disabilities. Pro-quest Publication Number 28964001
- Fox, D.S (2021) A Quantitative study assessing the Marzano Causal Teacher evaluation system on K-12 student performance in New Jersey. Pro-Quest Publication Number 28414342.
- Shewbridge, K. M (2019). Teachers Experience and Training in Inclusion and Variance in Teacher Attitudes. Pro-Quest Publication Number 22582476
- Butlert, M.I (2019). The Impact of Authentic Leadership on Resistance to Change in Project Managers. Pro-Quest Publication Number 1311076
- Cushing, T.S (2013). Flight Crew Training: Multi-Crew Pilot License Training Versus Traditional Training and It’s Relationship with Job Performance. Pro-Quest Publication Number 3572627 (Outside Reader)
Selected Journal Publications
- Chambers, C, Asim, M., Morote, E-S., Walter, R., González, R-O. (2015) A Study about the Academic Integrity of Second-Year Aviation Students in U.S. Higher Education. Journal of College and Character. 16(3) 169-179 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2194587X.2015.1057153
- Hernandez-Victoria, M., Diaz-Moleres, E., González, R-O. (2014). The Environmental Cost of Aviation. Humanities and Social Sciences Review. (3)5, 71-76.
- Deno, F., Diaz, C., Lliguicota, C., Norman, D., González, R-O. (2014). TSA Screening Procedures: A Thread to Privacy. International Journal of Arts & Sciences. (7)3, 37-43.
- González, R-O., Walter, R., Morote, E-S. (2011). A Contrast of Ethical Attitudes and Practices between Aviation Students and Schools With and Without an Ethics Course for Pilots. Collegiate Aviation Review Journal. (29)2, p. 21-45,ISSN 1523-5955
- González, R-O., Wojtas, G., Kelly, T., Rudiger, C., Morote, E-S. (2008). Perception About Faculty Interest in Professional Development Activities in a Higher Education Setting by Gender and Age. Journal of Science Educations. (10) p. 108, Special Issue. ISSN 0124-5481
Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
- Muller, A., Mucci, E., Kanwal, G., Ioffe, A., Minipoli, M., González, R-O. (2011). Accident Prevention in Complex Systems Implementing the Principle of Respect. International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines. Toronto – Canada, 23 May 2011.
- Imparato, D., Greco, J., Heitzman, N., Carbone, T., Herron, R., González, R-O. (2011). Tragedy by Fatigue in Commercial Aviation: Who is to Blame? International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines. Toronto – Canada, 23 May 2011.
- González, R-O., Walter, R., Morote, E-S. (2011). A Contrast of Ethical Attitudes and Practices Between Aviation Students and Schools with and Without an Ethics Course for Pilots. 10th. International Business & Economic Conference, Universidad Panamericana. Guadalajara – Mexico, 8 January 2011
- González, R-O., Wojtas, G., Kelly, T., Rudiger, C., Morote, E-S. (2009). Perceptions of faculty interest in professional development activities in a higher education setting by gender and age. International Congress of Science Education. Cartagena – Colombia, 16 July 2009
Courses Taught
Undergraduate PROGRAM
General Aeronautics
Aviation History
Private Pilot FAR 141 Ground Course
Safety Ethics
Research and Publication Process
Aviation Meteorology
Instrument Pilot FAR 141 Ground Course
Commercial Pilot FAR 141 Ground Course
Government in Aviation
Airline Marketing
Aviation Law
Aviation Economics
Homeland Security in Aviation
Crew Resource Management
Safety of Flight
ATC Meteorology & Lab
graduate PROGRAM
Ethical Dilemmas and Stewardship
Leading Across Cultures
Organizational Theory, Structure, and Process
Dissertation
Applied Business Ethics
Professional Development
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Innovation Technology
