Dr. Rice has over forty years of experience in the aviation industry. He is the cofounder of Northrop Rice USA Inc and has developed and operated the largest system of aircraft maintenance schools in the United States. Dr. Rice has also developed and operated aviation schools overseas. Dr. Rice has held several executive positions at NRUSA and has also served in various administrative positions with Braniff and Continental Airlines as well as Lockheed Aircraft. Dr. Rice is the founder of Advanced Educational Concepts, Inc. and has developed and patented a unique instructional technology that allows students to experience dramatic three-dimensional stereoscopic images. Dr. Rice holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Houston.