Aviation Technology Directory

Richard O Fanjoy PhD

Associate Professor/Associate Department Head
Campus: West Lafayette
Contact
Department: Aviation Technology
Office: NISW 219
Phone: 765.494.9964
Fax:765.494.2305

Biography:

Dr. Fanjoy is an Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University. His principle teaching areas are air transportation aircraft operations, cognitive modeling, principles of high performance flight, research methods, and advanced aircraft flight systems/instrumentation. He also manages the department's graduate program. Dr. Fanjoy has more than 30 years experience as a pilot and flight examiner of large jet transport aircraft in both domestic and international flight operations.

Publications

Articles

Fanjoy, R.O., Harriman, S.L., & DeMik, R. J. (2009). Individual and environmental predicators of burnout among regional airline pilots.  Manuscript in submission.
Harriman, S. L., Fanjoy, R. O., & Petrin, D. A. (2009). General aviation airport emergency preparedness and the perceived risks of very light jet operations. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 19 (1), 25-36.
Fanjoy, R. O., & Gao, Y. (2007). Collegiate aviation in China: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 17 (1), 11-18.
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.
Lee, J. R., Fanjoy, R. O., & Dillman, B. G. (2006). The effects of safety information on aeronautical decision making. Journal of Air Transportation, 10(3), 3-16.  
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.
Proctor, R. W., Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O., Feyen, R. G., Hartman, N. W., & Hiremath, V. V. (2005, April). Simulating glass cockpit displays in a general aviation environment. Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 481-484.
Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2005). Flight deck automation: Line pilot insight for improved initial pilots training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 5 (1), 13-24.
Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2004). Training levels and methodologies for new technology aircraft in collegiate aviation. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 13 (2), 35-41.
Fanjoy, R. O. (2004). Predication of collegiate aviation student competency levels. Dissertation Abstracts International.