Jerry Taylor Sink

Jerry Taylor Sink is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Security and Emergency Services Worldwide at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and teaches courses in statistics and government, contributing his extensive real-world experience from military and aerospace sectors.

Education:

• B.S. in Astronautical Engineering
• M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Political Science

Dr. Sink’s research and teaching interests span political science, government, statistics, national security, emergency management, and aerospace engineering. His interdisciplinary background bridges technical aerospace disciplines with public policy and security studies, shaped by both academic training and operational military leadership.

While no publications are listed, his expertise appears rooted in applied policy, military strategy, and quantitative methods in social sciences, particularly as they relate to security and emergency services.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Dr. Sink has not been noted as advising students or securing research grants. However, his professional experience significantly enriches his academic instruction. He served a 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force as an A-10 and F-117 pilot, operations planner, and commander, retiring as a Colonel. Post-military, he held leadership roles in aerospace and nanotech industries, including business development, capture management, and project management.

He is currently a full-time corporate pilot for Embraer Phenom 300 and 100 jet aircraft, indicating his adjunct role is part-time and complementary to his aviation career.