Aviation Technology Directory

John P Young

Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
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Department: Aviation Technology
Office: NISW 401
Phone: 765.494.9969
Fax:765.494.2305
Mailing Address:
Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
1401 Aviation Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2015

Biography:

John P. Young is a Professor in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. 

Prof. Young recently finished his term as President of the Board of Directors for the University Aviation Association (UAA).  He continues to serve on the Bylaws, Flight Education, Simulation, Professional Development, Graduate Education, and Strategic Planning Committees of UAA.  This national/international professional organization represents over 100 colleges and universities engaged in aviation education and research. 

His teaching/scholarly interests include:  aviation human factors and advanced flight simulation and training

Publications

Articles

Refereed Journal Articles

Leib, S., Dillman, B., Petrin, D., & Young, J. (2012).  A comparison of the effect of variations to U.S. airport terminal signage on the successful wayfinding of Chinese and American cultural groups.  Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering, 1(2), 79-89.  doi: 10.5703/1288284314661

Chien, C-t, Young, J., & Schreckengast, S. (2011). Safety culture: The perception of Taiwan's aviation leaders.  International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 11(1), 27-45.

Cassens, R., Young, J., Greenan, J., & Brown, J. (2011). Elements related to teaching pilots aeronautical decision making.  Collegiate Aviation Review. 29(1), 10-17. 

Fanjoy, R.O., Young, J. P., & Suckow, M. W. (2006). The experience factor: A regional airline view of pilot candidate experience. Collegiate Aviation Review, 24 (1), 67-72.

 Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O. & Suckow, M. W. (2006). Impact of glass cockpit experience on manual flight skills. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 15(2), 27-32.

 Fanjoy, R. O., Young, J. P. & Dillman, B. G. (2005). Exit exams for college flight programs: Redundant activity or certification of competency? Collegiate Aviation Review, 23 (1), 24-31.

 Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2005). Flight deck automation: Line pilot insight for improved initial pilot training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 5 (1), 13-24.

Hagovsky, T.C., Thom, J.M., & Young, J.P.  (2004).  WebCT_tm in the technical classroom: Strengths and weaknesses of using the delivery method.  ATEC Journal, 26(1), 4-8.

Fanjoy, R.O. & Young, J.P. (2004).  Training levels and methodologies for glass cockpit training in collegiate aviation.  Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 13(2), 35-41.

Young, J.P. & Fanjoy, R.O. (2003).  Advanced collegiate flight automation training:  What is needed and at what cost?  International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 3(2), 215-225.

Young, J.P. & Fanjoy, R.O. (2002).  Glass cockpit technology training: How is it addressed in collegiate flight programs?  Collegiate Aviation Review, 20(1), 85-94.

Fanjoy, R.O. & Young, J.P. (2001).  The transfer of flight training procedures from an advanced airline flight simulator to the classroom. Collegiate Aviation Review, 19(1), 41-48.

Mattson, M.F., Petrin, D.A., & Young, J.P. (2001).  Integrating safety in the aviation system: Interdepartmental training for pilots and maintenance technicians.  Journal of Air Transportation World Wide, 6(1), 37-64.

 Petrin, D.A., Mattson, M.F., & Young, J.P. (2000).  Survey results suggest need for more effective reporting of aircraft maintenance discrepancies.  International Civil Aviation Journal, 55(1), 17, 28, 29.

Petrin, D.A. & Young, J.P. (1994).  Professional pilot studies: Proposed content.  Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 4(3), 31-36.

Reviewed conference proceedings (with presentation)

Leighton, C. & Young, J. (2012).  Study of private pilots’ decisions to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.  Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Steele, L. & Young, J. (2012).  Exploratory study in pilot communications: Verbal versus texting communication. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West            Lafayette, Indiana.

Riordan, M. & Young, J. (2012).  The effects of transitioning to glass panel aircraft from traditional-gauge instrumentation on FAR Part 61 instrument checkride success. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Colligan, P. & Young, J. (2012).  Industry perception of small aircraft transportation systems.  Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Kozak, B, Lopp, D., Ropp, T., & Young, J. (2011). The selection of commercial astronauts for suborbital spaceflight. Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology. Dayton, Ohio.

Vala, L., Nolan, M., Dillman, B., Bowen, E., & Young, J. (2011). Use of digital performance in the flight training environment. Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology. Dayton, Ohio.

Bourguignon, L., Petrin, D., Dillman, B., & Young, J. (2011). Can video games be a valid predictor of success for the private pilot phase check? Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology. Dayton, Ohio.

Jewel, P. & Young, J. (2011). Flight operational quality assurance: Data analysis implementation and role in a collegiate flight training environment. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium.  West Lafayette, Indiana.

Kirschner, J. & Young, J. (2011). The stress coping skills of undergraduate aviatiors.  Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Tong, G., Petrin, D., Lu, C., & Young, J. (2011). Fatigue risk management in business aviation: The worker's perception on the knowledge of fatigue and its effects. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Jewel, P. & Young, J. (2011). Flight operational quality assurance: Data analysis, implementation, and role in a collegiate flight training environment. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Wesslen, E. & Young, J. (2011). Pilot performance: Round dial and vertical tape altimeters. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Summers, H. & Young, J. (2011). Assessment of collision avoidance measures in the training environment. Proceedings of the AT Research Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana.

Hiremath, V., Proctor, R., Fanjoy, R., Feyen, R., & Young, J. (2009).  Comparison of pilot recovery and response times in two types of cockpits.  Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Vol. 5618.  Proceedings of Symposium on Human Interface 2009.  San Diego, CA: Human Computer Interaction International.  doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-02559-4_83            

Proctor, R.W., Young, J.P., Fanjoy, R.O., Feyen, R.G., Hartman, N.W., & Hiremath, V.V. (2005).  Simulating glass cockpit displays in a general aviation flight environment.  Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 481-484.

 Hagovsky, T.C., Thom, J.M., & Young, J.P.  (2004). WebCT_tm in the technical classroom: Strengths and weaknesses of using the delivery method.  ATEC Conference Proceedings [CD], Las Vegas, Nevada.

Young, J.P, Mattson, M.F., & Petrin, D.A. (2000, Spring).  Industry survey results:  Implications for communication of critical aircraft information between pilots and maintenance technicians.  SAE General Aviation Conference Proceedings, Wichita, Kansas, Report Number SAE 2000-01-1706.

Young, J.P, Mattson, M.F., & Petrin, D.A. (1999).  Integrating the aviation system toward safety: Implications of interdepartmental human factors training for pilots and maintenance technicians.  Proceedings of the 10th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2, 1060-1065.

Young, J.P. (1995). Using group dynamics to reinforce CRM concepts in a collegiate course.  Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2, 1189-1191.

Young, J.P. (1995).  Cockpit (crew) resource management: Development of a collegiate course. In N. Johnston, R. Fuller, & N. McDonald (Eds.), Aviation psychology: Training and selection (pp. 11-16). Aldershot, England: Ashgate Publishing Limited.

Young, J.P. (1991).  Entry level crew qualifications.  Proceedings of the Air Transport Association of America, Airline Operations Forum, San Diego, California, 257-262.

Other publications

Young, J.P., Petrin, D.A., & Mattson, M.F., (2000, April 3).  Wanted: Pilot-mechanic interface.  Aviation Week & Space Technology, 152(14), 17.

Young, J.P. (1997).  Reducing human error:  Developing industry partnerships in aviation higher education.  Paper presented at  Symposium on achieving global transportation objectives:  Economic, technical, and practical solutions, Mexico City, Mexico.

Young, J.P. (1991, November) Aviation safety organizations study. (Available from PRC Aviation, Tucson, Arizona). 

Petrin, D.A. & Young, J.P. (1991, Fall).  Cockpit resource management. FAA General Aviation News, 30(5), 14-17.

 Petrin, D.A. & Young, J.P. (1991, July).  Cockpit resource management. Flight Training, 18-21.

Nationally published instructional materials for FAA airmen test preparation

Wild, T.W., Young, J.P., & Petrin, D.A. (1989).  Flight engineer question book.  Casper, WY: International Aviation Publishers, Inc.

Young, J.P., Petrin, D.A., & Wild, T.W. (1988).  Commercial pilot question book.   Casper, WY: International Aviation Publishers, Inc.

Petrin, D.A., Wild, T.W., & Young, J.P. (1988).  Private pilot question book.   Casper, WY: International Aviation Publishers, Inc.