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The Test and Evaluation of Avionics and Weapons Systems (TEAWS) short course provides aerospace professionals with a practical introduction to testing and evaluating aircraft systems, including avionics, sensors, and weapons. Designed for participants with varying experience levels, the course equips attendees with the theoretical and technical knowledge needed to contribute to flight test programs effectively.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of aircraft and weapons systems, including their theory, design, technology, and functionality. The course emphasizes flight testing principles and techniques, supplemented by real-world lessons, practical exercises, and engaging video demonstrations to enhance comprehension and application of the material.

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Prerequisites

This course is best suited for individuals with no prior exposure as well as anyone needing a refresher in the basics.

General Requirements

  • Algebra
  • General physics-based technical background

Suggested WEA Preparatory Courses

  • There are no additional educational requirements for this course.

John L. Minor Curriculum Vitae

John L. Minor has over 35 years of technical and operational experience. He is an internationally recognized expert on military sensors, systems, and flight test. He is also a highly decorated instructor and lecturer.

During his career, John has served on the technical staff of the Air Force Flight Test Center, the USAF Test Pilot School, Lockheed Martin and the Lockheed Skunk Works® and others. He began his career with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing as a sensor system specialist on the SR-71 and U-2 aircraft. Since then, he has worked on a number of high-value military programs, including: the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), the F/A-18D (RC) Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System (ATARS), and the RQ-3A TIER III Minus (Darkstar) Low Observable (LO) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), as well as numerous other classified programs.

As the USAF Test Pilot School’s former Technical Director (2004-2008) and Systems Master Instructor (1999-2003), John was responsible for developing a state of the art curricula and teaching sensors, weapons, systems, electronic warfare, directed energy, and unmanned systems theory, operations and flight test to the next generation of USAF Test Pilots, Electronic Warfare Officers, and Flight Test Engineers. He has taught many short courses for Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE), the Association of Old Crows (AOC), Technology Training Corporation, and has lectured throughout Europe to the Royal Aeronautical Engineering Society (RAeS) and Technical Universities.

John holds BSEE/MSEE degrees from the University of New Mexico/Air Force Institute of Technology. He has been honored with numerous awards and decorations, including: the 2012 Team Hill Spirit Award, the 2010 SFTE Kelly Johnson Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Flight Test Engineering, the 412th Test Wing’s Senior Leader of the Year Award, the SFTE Directors and Fellow Awards, the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award and the Engineers’ Council Distinguished Engineering Life Achievement Award for his educational contributions to the Edwards AFB engineering community.

Most recently, John served as Chief of the Systems Engineering Division for the Ogden Air Logistics Center Engineering Directorate. He is currently Division Chief over Workforce Management and Development for over 1300 scientists and engineers at Hill Air Force Base.

John and his wife Suzanne reside in the Ogden, Utah area. They are the proud parents of 5, grandparents of 12 and great-grandparents of 7.

The fee for this 5-day virtual course is $1,595 per student.

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