Kerry Dickson, Class of '05
Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Operations
First Officer, Delta Connection
JFK International
"If I can do it, anyone can." At age 5, Kerry Dickson took his first plane ride from his small Caribbean island to the mainland of Grenada. He's been hooked on aviation since. Kerry earned a degree in Aeronautical Technology at Vaughn College and is living his dream.
He is now working as a first officer at Freedom Airline at JFK International. The best part: when passengers tell him they had a great flight, Kerry reflects upon his professors at Vaughn-who brought their real-world experience to the classroom, preparing him for these moments.
"Just reading from a book, you can't visualize it like you can when you hear it from someone who has actually been there, behind the controls," he says
Though his schedule is hectic, Kerry takes time to share with Vaughn students. His message: "If I can do it, anyone can. Just stay focused."
Students
Achraf Ifinis, Class of '14
Erika Barcenes, Class of '13
Luiny Duran, Class of '13
Faculty and Staff
Dorothy Martin, Director of Financial Aid
Hossein Rahemi, PhD
Joseph Zych, Professor
Khalid Mouaouya, Associate Professor
Maxine Lubner, PhD
Paul LaVergne, PhD
Philip Meade, Director of Career Services
Raymond Addabbo, PhD
Robert DeGennaro, Adjunct Instructor
Shouling He, PhD
Yougashwar Budhoo, PhD
Alumni
Adrian DeJesus, Class of '12
Brian Linhares, Class of '12
Bridgette Valencia, Class of '12
Camila Turrieta, Class of '11
Ivan Alexandrov, Class of '11
Jessenia Diaz, Class of '11
Jose Bonifaz, Class of '09
Joseph Kamel, Class of '11
Kenneth Andwood, Class of '09
Kerry Dickson, Class of '05
Sandip Hodkhasa, Class of '09
Shauna Lang, Class of '07
William Farrell, Class of '10
NEWS
June 06, 2013
Vaughn Research Project Presented at Aviation Psychology Meeting
Aviation Department Chair Represents College
May 31, 2013
Professor Minhas Attends Green Energy Conference in Dubai
Conference Attendees Discussed Advances in Green Energy Technology
May 28, 2013
Field Trip to American Airlines at JFK International Airport
Eight Students Traveled With Vaughn Professors to Tour Facilities
May 24, 2013
Vaughn Gives Thanks at Employer Appreciation Event
Faculty, Staff and Friends Gather to Share Insights and Experiences
May 18, 2013
Vaughn College Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2013
Crowd Gathers to Honor Graduates
May 16, 2013
Queens Borough President Candidate Forum Coming to Vaughn
Candidates to Discuss Important Topics at Public Forum in the Hangar
