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Veteran aviation educator and pilot J. Clinton Grant has been selected as the first director of the new Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences at Texas Woman's University and will begin his new role on October 23.
Clint Grant is the founding director of TWU's Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences. [Photo: Texas Women’s University]
Grant currently serves as the dean of the College of Aviation, Business and Logistics at Tarrant County College, where he is responsible for programs for future professional pilots and aviation maintenance, among other areas.
“Clint Grant has extensive aviation experience spanning both the academic and corporate fields. His reputation gives the Doswell School instant credibility and we are excited to hire faculty and students to begin our first year. This will put our aviation science program in a strong position to succeed as we continue to advance our program,” said O. Finley Graves, TWU's interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. said in a statement. “We couldn't be more pleased with his hiring. We know he will be fully committed once he accepts the role as director.”
Grant has been in higher education since 2000 and has designed and led the development of curriculum in the field of pilot training at Tarrant County College. Grant has also worked in aircraft maintenance for a major commercial airline since 1988.
Grant earned a bachelor's degree in aviation technology and avionics engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1988 and an MBA in business finance from the University of North Texas in 1996.
Goal: Increase the number of female commercial pilots
In May, TWU announced a $15 million grant from the Doswell Foundation to support new aviation science programs. The foundation's largest gift to the university, the endowment supports faculty, equipment and scholarships.
Texas Women said it is seeking approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission to begin the aviation program in fall 2024.
Once launched, the Denton-based university plans to seek Federal Aviation Administration approval for the program. Texas Woman said she plans to earn a bachelor's degree in aviation science with two courses: professional pilot training and aviation management.
TWU said the aviation program's biggest goal is to produce more female commercial pilots. The FAA-approved coursework will enable the graduate to apply for a limited air transport pilot certification, reducing the number of flight hours required from her 1,500 hours to her 1,000 hours.
According to TWU, graduates can become commercial pilots in less time and at less cost.
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