Stephen V. Campbell, Lecturer and Chief Pilot

• Professor Campbell began his career at Farmingdale in 1997, serving as both manager and Chief Pilot overseeing the Aviation Flight Center, its flight instructors, mechanics and other personnel. 
• Professor Campbell established an FAA FAR 141 Flight School in 1999 and obtained Self Examining status for the college in 2004.  Under Professor Campbell’s guidance the Flight Center has had a 100% safety record which still stands to this day. 
• Professor Campbell began flying in 1973 and possesses Air Transport Pilot (ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-MEI), Airplane Ground Instructor Basic, Advanced and Instrument certificates along with Gold Seal Instructor certificate and ratings.
• Professor Campbell was designated, by the FAA, to serve as an FAA Pilot Examiner (DPE) authorized to administer flight tests for Private, Instrument, Commercial and Multi Engine students, both under FAR 61 and FAR 141.  He was reappointed to serve for 2007 – 2008.
• Professor Campbell was appointed as an FAA Safety Team Representative volunteer and currently participates in FAA Safety Seminars throughout the metropolitan area.
• Flight times include 10,000 hours with no accidents or incidents. 
• Academic degrees and certificates include: AAS-Business Administration – SUNY, Farmingdale, BS-Marketing and Economics, SUNY, Plattsburgh, MALS-Education, SUNY, Stony Brook and New York State Teacher Certification – Business and Aerospace.
• Professor Campbell has trained and endorsed many Pro-Pilot Farmingdale students personally, professes safety and quality of training above all else.
• Professor Campbell currently lectures Pro-Pilot and Aviation Administration majors in various aviation subjects for the Aviation Department and School of Engineering Technology.  
• In addition to college responsibilities, Professor Campbell spends time with family and also enjoys charter and sport flying, sailing, tennis and other assorted sports.