PHD in Aviation Science Vs AvD Doctor in Aviation.
 

I’m trying to understand the difference between the two terms for Doctors degrees in Aviation.
My previous thoughts were a PhD in Aviation Sciences was of a higher standing than a AvD.
Somewhat like a MD (Medical Doctor), is to a DO (Doctor of Ostiopathy), but that may not be correct.
Some would say a PhDs (Psychology ) think about it, whilst an professional doctorate (AvD) actually does it.
On the higher education web site it states the professional doctorates EdDs are for professionals and the PhDs are for educators. Is this correct?

Has anybody been through such doctoral programs?
I’ve been looking at Embry-Riddle, F.I.T, St Louis and North Dakota.
Any feed back of these schools appreciated.

You'll get the same and better skills and be more employable across a wider range of jobs if you get an MBA instead of a non-academic PhD or whatever the hell an AvD is.

I've never heard of an AvD, must be a non-US thing.

Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne has a Av.D doctor in aviation.
They also offer a Ph.D in aviation science.

All other programs in the US, are Ph.D doctorate degrees.
North Dakota has aerospace science.
St Louis has aviation
Embry Riddle has aviation, aerospace engineering, aviation business administration, mechanical engineering, human factors psychology, engineering physics, electrical engineering and computer science.

Ph.D requires ORIGINAL research that makes a significant contribution to the field in which the Ph.D is issued. My experience is that a Ph.D prepares one for research and education. The training for a Ph.D involves years of learning how to conduct research and how to write about that research and the actual engagement in ever more complex and original reseach.

MD, or any other "Doctor" such as a DDS, requires one to demonstrate PRACTICAL knowledge, skill, and experience. The Doctor thing prepares one to be a practitioner in the field in which the Doctorate is issued. The training involves years of hands on tutelage under the guidance of experienced practitioners and advancement through ever more responsible hands on delivery of skilled service.

Next up, Ph.D in driving and parking. An MBA from a top school would be more useful. If you’re in aviation management, you likely will be dealing with MBAs who specialized in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, so you need to speak at their level, not like a pilot with an additional degree. Civil Engineering would be useful if one had to work with facilities. MBA for aviation mgt positions where the work is budgets, marketing. Aviation, otherwise is is about technical expertise, not philosophy.,

GF