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Roland Murdock

Assistant Professor
Department of Aviation Science and Management

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Locations: (Campus & Office)
CV: Roland M. MurdockAssociate Chief Flight Instructor | Former U.S. Marine Corps Instructor & LeaderEastman, GA I roland.m.murdock@gmal.com I FAA Certificates: CFI / CFII / IGI________________________________________PROFESSIONAL PROFILEAssociate Chief Flight Instructor and former United States Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructor (0931), Career Planner (8411), and Electronics Maintenance Technician (2862) with extensive experience in training leadership, high risk instruction, regulatory compliance, personnel development, and technical systems. Demonstrated success in mentoring professionals, enforcing standards, developing training programs, and guiding individuals through complex career and qualification pathways. Known for disciplined leadership, operational precision, and clear, structured instruction.________________________________________CORE COMPETENCIES • Senior Instructor Leadership• Flight Training Standardization• Instructor Development Programs• Aviation Safety & Risk Management• Performance Evaluation & Checkrides• Regulatory & Policy Compliance• Career Counseling & Mentorship• Technical Systems Troubleshooting• High Accountability Training Environment ________________________________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAssociate Chief Flight InstructorMiddle Georgia State Flight School / Flight Department — Eastman, GA2020 – Present• Lead, standardize, and supervise flight instructors across private, instrument, and commercial curricula• Conduct stage checks, end of course evaluations, and instructor proficiency reviews• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, training syllabi, and safety management systems• Develop instructor mentorship programs emphasizing aeronautical decision making and instructional effectiveness• Oversee risk management, training quality, and standard operating procedures• Serve as authority on flight training standards and corrective action________________________________________MILITARY SERVICEUnited States Marine CorpsHonorable Discharge________________________________________Career Planner (MOS 8411)Wilmington, NC | 3 Years of Service• Provided professional career counseling to enlisted Marines on retention, reenlistment, and career progression• Interviewed, evaluated, and advised personnel on career options, training pipelines, and promotion standards• Managed sensitive personnel records and ensured compliance with Marine Corps policies and manpower regulations• Briefed command lead
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