Message from the Dean of the Faculty
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Dean of the Faculty of Aviation and Management
Yuichi Kitada professor
Yuichi Kitada
As a training base for aviation professionals who will shape the future
Despite facing various risks, the aviation industry continues to develop, tackling new challenges such as decarbonization and next-generation mobility, while fulfilling its vital role in connecting people and the world and supporting society and the economy.
At College of Aviation, we emphasize not only acquiring specialized knowledge and English proficiency to excel in various aviation fields, but also developing flexible thinking skills and a high sense of ethics to adapt to the rapidly changing aviation industry. At the wonderful facilities of Tama Academy Hills, all faculty members passionately guide students, led by faculty with extensive practical experience. We hope that students will learn joyfully despite tough conditions, compete and improve with their peers, and grow significantly toward realizing their own dreams.
PROFILE
After completing his graduate studies at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Engineering, he spent 39 years at Japan Airlines. He worked in various maintenance departments, including operational roles in the Maintenance Division, quality assurance, production planning, and technology, and held positions such as Group Leader of the Planning Group in the Quality Assurance Department, Director of Technical Quality Assurance for the Americas, and Director of Technology. Subsequently, he served as Director of Maintenance at Japan Airlines and President of JAL Engineering, and after serving as an auditor for Japan Airlines, he assumed his current position in September 2025.
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