DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has signed an agreement with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to be the sole provider for three years of required coursework for professional aircraft appraisers to apply for worldwide accreditation.
As part of the agreement, Embry-Riddle will develop and update four courses in coordination with ASA materials, composed of 30 hours each culminating in three exams. Successful completion of these courses will provide participants with the necessary requirements to apply for professional accreditation.
Open to the public and scheduled to launch in Fall 2016 prior to the start of the National Business of Aviation Association’s (NBAA) annual convention in Orlando, Fla., the courses include curriculum required by the ASA to be accredited as an aircraft appraiser of commercial, business and general aviation aircraft including fixed-wing and rotorcraft, and other aerospace assets.
“Embry-Riddle and ASA have a long-standing relationship spanning 15 years with a shared commitment to providing the highest standard of education and training for future valuation experts in aviation,” said Lou Seno, Embry-Riddle Vice President for Corporate Relations and Government Affairs.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Embry-Riddle is the world’s largest university specializing in aviation and aerospace. The ASA is a professional affiliation of appraisers of all disciplines, working cooperatively to elevate the standard of the profession.
“ASA is honored to be chosen by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to be its partner of choice in providing first class valuation education in aviation,” said ASA CEO Jim Hirt, MBA, CAE. “We applaud Embry-Riddle for its 90 years of excellence.”
ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser and Embry-Riddle Board of Trustee member Ken Dufour along with Embry-Riddle graduate Wade Young, ASA, will be instrumental in the development and presentation of the courses.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 80 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering and Security & Intelligence. Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus with more than 125 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and through online programs. The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu, follow us on Twitter (@EmbryRiddle) and facebook.com/EmbryRiddleUniversity, and find expert videos at YouTube.com/EmbryRiddleUniv.
About American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
The American Society of Appraisers is a world renowned and respected international organization devoted to the appraisal profession. As the oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all appraisal specialists, ASA is devoted to providing the highest possible standards in all areas of ethics, professionalism, education and designation criteria. For more information about the American Society of Appraisers, the ASA designation program for appraisers or the Society’s free “Find an Appraiser” Referral System, visit www.appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.
