Mr. Jason P. Scalzitti

Contractor, Professor of Aerospace Studies

Mr. Jason Scalzitti is a Professor of Aerospace Studies with Air Force ROTC Detachment 190 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, he served 20 years on active duty in leadership, command, and operational roles. His career included multiple command tours, service as a senior meteorological officer on a Joint Task Force, and deployments to Afghanistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Mr. Scalzitti holds four master’s degrees spanning climate science, military studies, and administrative leadership. At UIUC, he serves as the primary instructor and advisor for first-year Air Force ROTC cadets, supporting their academic, professional, and leadership development.

Email: airforce-rotc@illinois.edu

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