Faculty/Staff Directory

Paul Donnell

478.374.6572
Lecturer
Credentials: FAA A&P

Locations: (Campus & Office)
  • Eastman - Terry L. Coleman Center for Aviation and Technology - 1144
    Phone: 478-374-6572
    Fax: 478-374-6809
Syllabi:
CV: PAUL R. DONNELL
Middle Georgia State University
71 Airport Road, Eastman, GA 31023
Office: 478-374-6572 | Main: 478-471-2700
Email: paul.donnell@mga.edu
EDUCATION

Middle Georgia College
A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2013

Southern Polytechnic State University
B.S. Architecture Engineering Technology, 1991
Minor: Business Management

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle Georgia State University
Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance Structural Technology Division (2015–Present)
Teach and develop instruction and labs in Aircraft Environmental Control Systems, Airframe Inspection, and Aircraft Fuel Metering/Fuel Systems in accordance with FAA standards.
Maintain departmental chemical closets in Powerplant and Airframe hangars.
Coordinate and lead semesterly student tours of Delta TechOps at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Middle Georgia State College
Lab Technician, Aviation Maintenance Structural Technology Division (2014)
Supported instructors in Airframe and Powerplant labs; guided students in core aircraft maintenance skills.
Maintained and organized labs and ground support equipment.
Assisted students with tasks, materials, and project planning.
Provided prospective-student orientation and researched materials and pricing for lab projects.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
TIMCO Aviation Services, Macon, GA
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (2013–2014)
Performed maintenance on Boeing 757-200/300 series aircraft.

CERTIFICATION
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate, FAA (Issued Dec 17, 2012)

AVIATION TRAINING & AWARDS
FAA Certificate Training “Bronze Award”: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
Aviation Emergencies First Responder Training: 2025

OTHER AWARDS
Dean’s List: Spring/Fall 2011, 2012
Merit List: Summer 2012
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
District Award of Merit, Pine Forest District
Advisors Award, Echeconne Lodge, Order of the Arrow

MEMBERSHIPS
Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful – Annual River Clean-Up
Young Farmers of America – Laurens County Chapter
Dublin High School FFA Community Advisor
Habitat for Humanity – Home Construction
Associate, American Institute of Architects (1992–2010)

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Student Honors, Activities & Graduation Committee
University Safety Committee
Chair, Student Fees Board (2021–2022); Member, ongoing
Faculty Senate
Digital Media Coordinator, Aviation Maintenance Department
Faculty/Staff Giving Campaign – AMST Coordinator

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 65, Dublin, GA
Coach: Softball, Baseball, Flag Football


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