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Kolmos, John

Overview

Curriculum Vitae

  1. Education


    Degree Institution Field Dates
    PhD  Capella University  Educational Psychology  2017 
    MS  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  Aeronautical Science  2012 
    BS  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  Professional Pilot  2009 
  2. Full-Time Academic Experience


    Institution Rank Field Dates
    York College  Assistant Professor  Aviation  8/2017-Present 
  3. Part-Time Academic Experience


    Institution Rank Field Dates
    Farmingdale State College  Adjunct  Aviation  08/2015 
    York College  Adjunct  Aviation  08/2012 
  4. Non Academic Experience


    Place of Employment Title Date
    Farmingdale State College  Director of Safety and Security  09/2015-06/2017 
    Liberty Jet Management  Director of Safety and Security  10/2009-09-2015 
    New World Jet Management  Director of Safety and Security  09/2005-03-2015 
  5. Employment Record At This Institution

    Rank Dates
    Assistant Professor  08/2017-Present 
  6. Publications In Field Of Expertise

    1. Books:
    2. Papers in Professional Journals:
      1. Articles:

        John Kolmos. "Human Factors Regarding Age in Single Pilot Transitions to Technologically Advanced Aircraft.." Collegiate Aviation Review International. 35 2017: 15.

        John Kolmos. "GA Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies." International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace. 5 2018: 13.

        John Kolmos. "The Experience of Training Pilots Over the Age of 40 Transi-tioning to Technologically Advanced Aircraft: A Grounded Theory." Journal of Education and Social Development. 3 2019: 6.

        John Kolmos. "General Aviation Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies and Adult Learning." Collegiate Aviation Review International. 37 2019: 12.

        John Kolmos. "Airports need to "Smarten Up: The Need for Smart Airports as Examples for Smart." Journal of Management Science and Business Intelligenc. 5 2020: 2.

      2. Proceedings:
        1. Refereed Proceedings
        2. Non-Refereed Proceedings
    3. Chapters in Books:
    4. Government Reports or Monographs
    5. Book Reviews:

      "Foundations of Airline Finance 3rd Edition" 03/14/2018: 5.

  7. Other Publications

    1. Books:
    2. Papers in Professional Journals:
      1. Articles:
      2. Proceedings:
        1. Refereed Proceedings
        2. Non-Refereed Proceedings
    3. Chapters in Books:
    4. Government Reports or Monographs
    5. Book Reviews:
  8. Presented Papers, Lectures, And Exhibitions And Performances

    "Aviation Safety" 03/2016: Farmingdale College.

    "Aging Pilot Transitions" 03/2017: Capella University Psychology Club.

    "THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAINING PILOTS OVER THE AGE OF 40 TRANSITIONING TO TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AIRCRAFT: A GROUNDED THEORY”" 03/2019: Sam Houston State University The Woodlands, Texas,.

    "Aging Pilot Transitions to Advanced Cockpit Technologies" 10/2019: University Aviation Association Memphis TN.

    "Airports need to Smarten Up: The Need for Smart Airports" 03/2020: Sam Houston State University The Woodlands, Texas,.

    "Airports need to “Get Smart”: The Need for Smart Airport Management" 10/2021: University Aviation Association UAA 2021 Conference Memphis, TN..

  9. Patents

    None

  10. Work In Progress

    1. Books in progress:
    2. Papers in Progress:
    3. Papers submitted to journals for consideration:
    4. Research in progress:
  11. Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

    Online Teaching Essentials (OTE) York College: Summer 2021.

    ACUE Effective Teaching Practices: Cohort C: Fall 2021-Spring 2022 York College.

  12. Grants-In-Aid

    PSC-CUNY Research, General Aviation Technology Advanced Aircraft Safety Issues for Private Pilots. 11/30/2021: requested $1579.00.

    JetBlue STEM Initiatives, Introduction to Flight. 10/28/2021: requested $50,000.00.

  13. Institutional Service

    1. Service to the Department

      Department Curriculum Committee: 03/2018 to 2021-2022.

      Department P&B Committee: Start of Fall 2021-Present.

      Library Committee: Fall 2022.

    2. Service to the School

      Aviation Club: 8/2017 to present.

      Aviation Students for networking and advisement to the 39th. Bishop Wright Aviation Industry Awards Luncheon Brooklyn NY: 04/18/2018.

      Mentor for New Professors: Fall 2022.

    3. Service to the College

      CUNY Campaign Captain: 10/2017-12/08/2017.

      Represented Business Department at Elmont Memorial High School: 03/01/2018.

      Represented Business Department at Excelsior Preparatory High School, 143 Springfield Blvd. Springfield Gardens NY 11413: 03/08/2018.

      Summer Research Project for Science High Schools: June-August 2021.

      Summer Research Project for Science High Schools: June-August 2020.

      YAMS: May 2020 to present.

      JHSS Judge: February 2021.

      JHSS Judge: January 2021.

      President's Commission on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: April 2021 to present.

      BMCC: October 2020-present.

      Deans Selection Committee for Continuing Education Director: Summer 2022.

    4. Service to the Graduate Center

      Office of Graduate Studies: April 2021.

    5. Service to the University

      CUNY Graduate School Week: Business Information Session: July 2021.

      CUNY Graduate School Week: Business Information Session: March 2022.

  14. Offices Held In Professional Societies

    University Aviation Association Safety Committee: 02/16 to present.

    Board Member Cradle of Aviation Museum: 02/2015 to present.

  15. Other Professional Activities And Public Service

    Major Civil Air Patrol Assistant Standards and Eval Officer New York Wing: 02/2014-Present.

    Lead Representative FAA Safety Team: 06/2006-Present.

    IFR Club Coordinator Farmingdale Airport: 08/2010-Present.

  16. Teaching Activities At This Institution

    1. Courses Taught (List)
      Course Description
      36342 BUS 240-T  Foundations of Supply Chain Management 
      36369 BUS 335-W  Case Studies in Aviation Financial Management 
      39668 BUS 420 - PQ  Corporate and Business Aviation 
      29957 POL 233 - 01  Introduction to Aviation Safety and Security 
      51342 BUS 250  Aeronautics 
      51717 BUS 360  Airport and Aviation Security 
      51903 BUS 362  Commercial Aviation Safety 
      28657 BUS 495  Aviation Seminar & Internship 
      28623 BUS 416  Air Cargo Management 
      60262 AVIA 100  Private Pilot Ground Course 
      49948 AVIA 200  Instrument Pilot Ground Course 
      41038 BUS 410  Ethics Issues in Aviation 
      7991 BUS 237  Emergency Plan&Mngmt 
      29555 AVIA 300  Dispatcher Written (ADX) 
      39515 BUS 281  Air Traffic Control 
      43006 BUS 301  Management Theory and Practice 
      11701 AVIA 650  Innovative Airline Management 
      64717 AVIA 425  Airline Management 
    2. New courses/programs developed (list):

      Master in Aviation Business Management, Aviation Business Degree.

      FAA Dispatcher Certification Course, FAA Certification Course in Commercial Dispatching.

      FAA UAV Certification Course, Unmaned Aeronautical Vehicles.

      FAA Dispatcher Certification Course, Certificate program in Dispatching for non-degree granting students.