Curriculum Vitae
Adam C. Hutchison
Texas State Technical College
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, Texas 78550
956-364-4600
achutchison@tstc.edu
EDUCATION:
M.A., Management and Leadership, Graduate with High Distinction, Liberty University,
Lynchburg, Virginia.
B.S., Missionary Aviation, Cum Laude, Bob Jones University, Greenville, South
Carolina.
A.A.S., Aviation Maintenance, Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2011-present: Provost, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas.
2008-2011: Chief of Staff, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas.
2006-2008: Associate Vice President/Vice President, Texas State Technical College,
Harlingen, Texas.
2001-2006: Department Chair, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas.
2000-2001: Instructor, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Federal Aviation Administration
Private Pilot, Single Engine Land, Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety Counselor, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration
Member, American Society for Engineering Management
Board Member, Tropical Texas Regional Center for Innovation & Commercialization
Executive Board Member, Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley
Chair, Lower Rio Grande Valley Texas P-16 Council
Member, Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management, and
Administration
APPROVED COURSES:
Introduction to Project Management - Methods for planning and controlling projects.
Includes project management concepts and models, critical path, analysis of time/cost
benefits, and resource utilization.
Introduction to Aviation - An overview of aviation maintenance including the history of
aviation, the mechanic's roles and duties, and nomenclature of aircraft and
safety.
Shop Practices - An introduction to shop safety, the correct use of hand tools, equipment
and precision measurement, identification of aircraft hardware, and the fabrication of
fluid lines and tubing. Emphasis on procedures for testing, heat treating, and inspection of
aircraft structures.
Weight & Balance - An introduction to FAA-required subjects relating to the weighing of
aircraft, the performance of weight and balance calculations, and appropriate
maintenance record entries.
Federal Aviation Regulations - A course in the use and understanding of the FAA and
aircraft manufacturers' publications, forms, and records, and the exercise of mechanic
privileges within prescribed limitations.
Ground Operations - An introductory course in fuels, servicing methods and safety
procedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft, external power
equipment, aircraft cleaning, and corrosion control.
Basic Electricity - A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including
the use of ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and
capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC);
controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and
interpreting aircraft electrical diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions.
Aviation Science - Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and drawing as they apply to
aircraft principles and operations as required by the FAA for airframe and powerplant
mechanics.
Aircraft Propellers - Fundamentals of propeller design, function, and construction. Skill
development in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and
feathering propellers and governing systems. Instruction in removal, balancing, and
installation of propellers.
Fuel Metering & Induction Systems - Skill development in fuel metering and induction
systems used on reciprocating and turbine engines including fuel metering systems,
carburetors, induction systems, heat exchangers, and cooling systems.
Aircraft Powerplant Electrical Systems - General principles of theory, operation, and
maintenance of powerplant electrical systems including ignition, starting, and fire
protection systems.
Powerplant & Auxiliary Power Units - Advanced concepts of auxiliary power unit (APU)
and powerplant systems and components.
Aircraft Reciprocating Engines Theory - A study of reciprocating engines and their
development, operating principles, and theory. Instruction in engine instruments,
lubricating and exhaust systems. Fundamentals of safety will also be addressed.
Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory - General principles of theory, history, and servicing of
turbine engines to include lubrication, instrumentation, auxiliary power units, and exhaust
systems.
Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul - A comprehensive study of reciprocating engine
overhaul including measurement and inspection procedures. Instruction in removal and
installation, inspections, checks, servicing, and repair of engines. Safety procedures will
be addressed.
Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul - A comprehensive study in inspection, disassembly,
reassembly, and replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and components including
operational troubleshooting, analysis, and safety.
Aircraft Powerplant Inspection - In-depth coverage of methods and procedures to
perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections (including one hundred
hour inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's
information.
Wood, Fabric, & Finishes - A course in the use and care of various covering materials,
finishes, and wood structures including approved methods and procedures.
Instruments & Navigation/Communication Systems - A study of aircraft instruments and
electronic flight instrument systems including testing and installing instruments;
inspecting, checking, and troubleshooting navigation and communication systems; and
inspecting and repairing antennas and electronic equipment installations.
Airframe Auxiliary Systems - A comprehensive study of airframe auxiliary systems
including the operation and repair of position and warning systems, cabin atmospheric
control systems, ice and rain control systems for aircraft and engines, and fire detection
and protection systems.
Aircraft Welding - Skill development in repair procedures for steel, magnesium, brass,
and aluminum materials used in aircraft assembly and selection and application of
appropriate methods of welding, brazing, and soldering steel, magnesium, brass, and
aluminum.
Aircraft Composites - Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite,
fiberglass, honeycomb, and laminated structural materials including doors, windows,
bonded structures, and interior furnishings.
Airframe Electrical Systems - A study of airframe electrical systems including
installation, removal, disassembly, and repair of electrical components and related wiring.
Hydraulic, Pneumatic, & Fuel Systems - Skill development in inspecting, servicing, and
maintaining aircraft fluid systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel. Application
of basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures.
Landing Gear Systems - General principles of inspection, servicing, overhaul, and repair
of fixed and retractable landing gear systems. Includes coverage of systems, components,
and operation.
Assembly & Rigging - A comprehensive study of the assembly and rigging of fixed and
rotary-wing aircraft including structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control
systems and assembly of aircraft components.
Aircraft Sheet Metal - Skill development in inspection and repair of sheet metal
structures including forming, lay out and bending of sheet metal, and identification,
selection and installation of rivets and fasteners.
Airframe Inspection - In depth coverage of methods and procedures to perform airframe
conformity and airworthiness inspections (including one hundred hour inspections) in
accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's service information.
Business Principles (BUSI 1301) - Introduction to the role of business in modern society.
Includes overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the
business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
Business Law (BUSI 2301) - Principles of law which form the legal framework for
business activity.