Pilots and air traffic controllers can also access the system by calling flight service briefers, who can share live weather and NOTAM information. Airline pilots also rely on their dispatchers to relay any relevant NOTAMs not only before but also during the flight.
Author Archives: Brian Strzempkowski/The Ohio State University
Brian came to The Ohio State University in 2001, in order to continue his undergraduate education and flight training, having previously attended Kent State University. In 2006 Brian graduated from Ohio State with a BS in Aviation, Aircraft Systems, as well as earning his instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, and flight instructor certification from the Ohio State's flight education program.
After working for Ohio State in another capacity for two years, Brian returned to the aviation program in 2008 in order to flight instruct. The challenges and rewards that came from the opportunity to teach for an academic program quickly secured Brian’s future in aviation. During this time Brian earned his CFII and multi-engine rating. In 2010, Brian became the Aircraft Dispatch Supervisor for the flight education program, and underwent training to earn an FAA Dispatcher certificate. The responsibilities in this role ranged from scheduling and prioritizing the students and aircraft, to ensuring all of the aircraft were current on their maintenance programs.
After working at the Ohio State Airport for almost 5 years, Brian moved to main campus in order to work as the Assistant to the Director of the Center for Aviation Studies. In this position Brian served in an administrative role to help the Center's Director continue to grow the program. In 2018 Brian was promoted to Assistant Director which allows him to have more oversight of all areas of the Center for Aviation Studies including; academics, research, outreach and recruitment, and business operations. In 2022, Brian was named the interim Director of the Center for Aviation Studies.